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Rwanda National Energy Company (RNEC) and Gulf Bulk Petroleum Tanzania Limited (GBP) on Friday, July 3, signed an agreement to facilitate the importation and storage of bulk refined petroleum.

New petroleum deals ‘advance Rwanda’s ambitions as regional hub’

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Dr. Beth Nasiforo Mukarwego, Chairperson of the organisation, who holds a PhD in special needs education. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

How RUB is helping blind and partially sighted persons build dignified lives

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Graduates celebrate during the Rwanda Polytechnic graduation ceremony at BK Arena on May 8, 2024. Photo by Dan Gtsinzi

Can universities triple student enrolment?

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

The exercise has been conducted daily since June 4, with progress monitored through daily reports.

Rubavu intensifies drive to register undocumented children

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

L-R. Paul Masterjerb Birungi, the outgoing president PHF. Rtn Samuel Nzeki Munyao,Rotary's Assistant District Governor Jwala Vijay Kumar Chaluvadi, and Hem Raj Sharma newly President of Rotaly club of Kigali Karisimbi

Rotary Club Kigali Karisimbi gets new president

Monday, July 06, 2026

Ambassador James Musoni and other participants during the Kwibohora32 (Liberation Day) celebrations held in Harare on Monday July 6.

Zimbabwe hails Rwanda as a trusted partner at Kwibohora32 celebrations

Monday, July 06, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa'ar, during the signing ceremony in Jerusalem on Monday, July 5. Courtesy

Rwanda, Israel seal education, development agreements

Monday, July 06, 2026

Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, and Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General of Rosatom, co-chair the inaugural Joint Coordination Committee meeting on peaceful nuclear cooperation.

What's next after Rwanda, Russia sign nuclear energy deal?

Monday, July 06, 2026

Rwanda's Ambassador in Egypt Dan Munyuza and officials celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Liberation on Saturday, July 4.

Kwibohora 32: Rwandans in Egypt, Luxembourg honour RPA patriotism, courage

Monday, July 06, 2026

Retired Colonel Jill Rutaremara, the Director of Rwanda Peace Academy, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Rutaremara reflected on, among others, the enduring significance of the liberation struggle from a military and national security perspective. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

‘Liberation is a continuing journey, not a single event’ – Col (Rtd) Jill Rutaremara

Monday, July 06, 2026

Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira touring the exhibition by refugee youth doing agribusiness in Mugombwa camp

How 15,000 refugee households will become self-reliant by 2030

Monday, July 06, 2026

One of Art Rwanda Ubuhanzi artsits presents her work during a competition in Kigali on August 27, 2025. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

MPs call for stronger royalty system to protect creatives

Monday, July 06, 2026

Residents during a correction session of their land titles. Courtesy .

Eastern Province land registration drive delivers titles, reduces disputes

Monday, July 06, 2026

A section of Kigali City Centre in Nyarugenge District on June 25, 2026. The country marked 32 years after Liberation on July 4, the ministry said Rwanda’s economy has expanded from $1.4 billion in 1994 to $16.3 billion in 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Kwibohora32: Rwanda’s growth story in key figures

Monday, July 06, 2026

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) medical personnel conduct eye screenings at Nyagatare Hospital during the nationwide free medical outreach campaign under the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2026. The initiative concluded on July 4 at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru District as Rwanda marked the 32nd Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32). According to the statistics, more than 30,000 people across the country received free treatment for various illnesses, including over 8,000 patients who benefited from services at Munini Hospital. Courtesy.

The meaning of liberation, rewritten in sight and dignity

Monday, July 06, 2026

Rwanda Security Force (RSF-5), together with the Rwandan community in Cabo Delgado, Mozambican security forces, and government officials, during Rwanda’s Liberation at RSF Headquarters in Mocímboa da Praia

PHOTOS: How Rwandan peacekeepers marked Liberation Day

Sunday, July 05, 2026

Rollout of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, expected to be introduced in November. File

How Rwanda is addressing gaps in HIV treatment

Sunday, July 05, 2026

Members of the Rwandan community from across Switzerland gathered to celebrate Liberation Day

PHOTOS: Rwandans abroad mark Liberation Day with commitment to unity, development

Sunday, July 05, 2026

The report further cited progress in combating genocide ideology and denial, as well as the conservation of Genocide memorials, noting that four memorial sites have been recognised by UNESCO.

Parliament calls for review of cultural heritage policy

Sunday, July 05, 2026

Senator Frank Habineza (C) joins Bumbogo residents in Kinyaga Cell, to inaugurate the newly constructed roads to celebrate the 2026 Liberation Day, on July 4 in Gasabo District. Photos by Kellya Keza

PHOTOS: Kigali residents open new infrastructure on Liberation Day

Sunday, July 05, 2026