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43 Rwandan Master's and PhD scholarship recipients preparing to pursue their studies in Brazil during the Pre-Departure Orientation event in Kigali.

What to know as first cohort secures Brazil scholarships

Sunday, July 05, 2026

Senate President Kalinda speaks during the 32nd anniversary of the liberation of Rwanda. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Liberation gains must translate into citizens' wellbeing — Senate President

Saturday, July 04, 2026

(Clockwise) William Habimana, Apophia Usanabaganwa, Philbert Mbonigaba, and Melissa Keza, some of the youths that spoke to The New Times about Kwibohora 32.

What youth say about the legacy of liberation

Saturday, July 04, 2026

Karekezi and his family and the house built for him by the RDF, RNP and local authorities. Photo credit, Emmanuel Nkangura.

"Today, I am liberated": New house ends years of eviction for Kayonza man

Saturday, July 04, 2026

Students sit in one of the new classrooms handed over by the RDF, RNP and local governments authorities. Photo credit, Gasabo District.

Gasabo school gets new classrooms as part of liberation celebrations

Saturday, July 04, 2026

The Prime Minister (left) is welcomed to Nyabihu for an event to mark Rwanda's liberation.

The journey for liberation continues – PM Nsengiyumva

Saturday, July 04, 2026

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Kagame marks 32 years of Liberation, says Rwanda’s struggle must continue to evolve

Saturday, July 04, 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 responsibility of the younger generation to safeguard the gains achieved since 1994. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

'The youth must jealously protect the gains of liberation' – Col (Rtd) Jill Rutaremara

Saturday, July 04, 2026

Inside the RPA's rescue mission to stop the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Saturday, July 04, 2026

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What Kwibohora means to Rwandans living abroad

Saturday, July 04, 2026

Emeliana Mukaruziga, 79, survived the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after becoming trapped in Kigali. She spoke to The New Times at her home in Matyazo Sector, Huye District, on July 1, 2026. Photo by Julienne Unogeye.

For one genocide survivor, liberation began with a walk

Saturday, July 04, 2026

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) have unveiled a new set of insignias across its services, reinforcing its institutional identity and military heritage. Courtesy

RDF unveils new military insignias as Rwanda marks Liberation Day

Saturday, July 04, 2026

NCBA Bank Rwanda and with Longtai Group signed a financing partnership enabling more than 100 customers acquire electric vehicles (EVs). Courtesy

NCBA Bank Rwanda surpasses 100 EV financing milestone with Longtai Group

Friday, July 03, 2026

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.

Rwanda signs deal to import petroleum through Tanzania's Port of Tanga

Friday, July 03, 2026

Visitors tour the store at Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), in Bugesera District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Locally produced fertiliser to reach 40% of national demand

Friday, July 03, 2026

43 Rwandan Master's and PhD scholarship recipients preparing to pursue their studies in Brazil during the Pre-Departure Orientation event in Kigali.

Over 40 Rwandans get postgraduate scholarships to Brazil universities

Friday, July 03, 2026

WHO trials new Ebola treatments in DR Congo. Courtesy

WHO trials new Ebola treatments in DR Congo

Friday, July 03, 2026

The former Sudanese Foreign Minister, Ali Yousif Ahmed, said the Communist Party of China (CPC) has guided the country along a development path tailored to its national conditions, providing “an important reference for developing countries seeking independent development paths.

Interview: Developing world can learn from CPC on development paths -- former Sudanese FM

Friday, July 03, 2026

A gathering in celebration of the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Explainer: Why has the CPC remained vibrant after 105 years?

Friday, July 03, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Xi hails CPC's 105-year "epic," urges building modern socialist China

Friday, July 03, 2026