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A section of Buhanga kwa Gihanga, features a 30-hectare natural forest and a water stream.

Musanze launches Rwf100bn plan to develop ancient coronation site for tourism

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Jared Cohen (draped in red traditional clothing) visited Ibere rya Bigogwe with his father, Joseph Cohen. Courtesy.

Historian Jared Cohen visits Bigogwe, awed by scenery

Monday, March 30, 2026

Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire , Governor of North Province Maurice Mugabowagahunde and Mayor of Gicumbi Emmanuel Nzabonimpa follow a panel discussion in Gicumbi on March 26. The meeting aims to explore investment and business opportunities and strengthen public-private collaboration.

Investors, officials explore Gicumbi’s economic, tourism potential

Friday, March 27, 2026

Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park. Sam Ngendahimana

Musanze: Forest near Gihanga’s residence now a cultural heritage site

Friday, March 20, 2026

A view of The Pinnacle Kigali Hotel

Rwandan hotel named among TIME’s greatest places of 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Emma Lestideau speaks to The New Times during the interview her office in Remera, in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

From Hilton trainer to mentor of Rwanda’s hospitality talent

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Formula One should bring a Grand Prix to Africa.

Rwanda is somewhere I could live, says Lewis Hamilton

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Tourists in Kinigi after visiting gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda earned $161.5 million (approx. Rwf235.9 billion) from travel services in the fourth quarter of 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda’s travel services export revenues up 28%

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

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Kigali labeled ‘UCI Bike City’ after historic global cycling show

Saturday, February 14, 2026

American YouTube star Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as iShowSpeed, during his visit in Rwanda. He concluded his month-long Africa tour on Tuesday, January 27, in Namibia.

Six moments that defined iShowSpeed's Africa tour

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The agreement was signed in Togo’s capital Lomé by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Togolese counterpart, Prof. Robert Dussey on saturday, January 17. courtesy

Rwanda, Togo sign visa-free travel deal for all passport holders

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Tourists during a guided tour of Nyungwe Forest National Park. File

Nyungwe Park’s Rwf1.2bn revenue fund to finance six community projects

Monday, January 12, 2026

Darren Watkins Jr known as Speed, joins Rwanda Traditional ballet at Amahoro stadium on Saturday, January 10. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Speed’s Rwanda tour only second-most viewed Africa stream

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Speed in the Virunga mountains

Speed in Rwanda: From an iconic gorilla trek to Amahoro Stadium, the global YouTuber continues his Rwanda tour

Saturday, January 10, 2026

According to the Rwanda Statistical Yearbook 2025, Akagera was ranked the most visited park in Rwanda. Courtesy

Akagera leads as visits to national parks surge

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed is expected in Rwanda during his ongoing Africa Tour. Internet

Speed, gorillas and the Internet: Rwanda steps into IShowSpeed’s global spotlight

Thursday, January 08, 2026

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Promotional rates for gorilla trekking extended

Monday, January 05, 2026

Imbuga City Walk is the biggest car-free area, turning 520 metres of KN4 Avenue into a lively public space.

Finding escape in Kigali’s green recreational spaces

Saturday, December 27, 2025

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Château Le Marara authorised to operate

Friday, December 26, 2025

Students from various countries on a trip to Western Province. Courtesy.

How foreign students plan to celebrate festive season

Tuesday, December 23, 2025