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Jean-Paulin Uwitonze, Assistant Commissioner for Taxpayer Services and Communications at RRA.
Editorial

Tax enforcement on wedding service providers long overdue

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Government officials, politicians and other mourners observe a moment of silence to pay tributes to the victims at Rebero Genocide Memorial on Sunday, April 13.Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Kwibuka31: Why it is important to get politics right

Monday, April 14, 2025
Travellers who visited Rwanda from various parts of the world spent $579.5 million on goods and services in 2024, compared to $563.8 million in 2023. Sam Ngendahimana..
Editorial

It’s time to diversify our tourism offerings

Friday, April 11, 2025
Members of diplomatic corps and other delegates during the 31st commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. Courtesy
Editorial

Kwibuka31: While we need the world to mourn with us, only genuine friends are welcome

Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Editorial

Genocide ideology remains ripe but we shouldn’t give up the fight

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
As Rwanda marks the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, President Emmanuel Macron has once again pledged France’s commitment to bringing genocide perpetrators to justice.
Editorial

France must stop selective justice in pursuing genocide fugitives

Tuesday, April 08, 2025
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Editorial

Kwibuka31 is a time for unity, reflection and responsibility

Monday, April 07, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the opening of the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali on Thursday, April 3. All photos by DAN GATSINZI.
Editorial

Africa must act boldly and wisely in the AI revolution

Friday, April 04, 2025
Mourners during the 30th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi on April 7, 2024. Photo by Dan GATSINZI
Editorial

Kwibuka 31: Our role to preserve the memory remains

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Rwandans, on April 7, will start the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a season of deep reflection, unity, and remembrance. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

As Kwibuka31 nears, Rwandans must stand firm, against all odds

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Muslims during the morning prayer at the celebration of Eid al-Fitr at Kigali Pele stadium on Sunday, March 30. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Eid Mubarak to all Rwandans – a time for reflection, giving, and civic duty

Monday, March 31, 2025
On April 3–4, Rwanda will host the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa, in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Editorial

Global AI Summit should be a defining moment for Africa

Friday, March 28, 2025
French-Congolese musician Maitre Gimy scheduled his concert on April 7, the same date when Rwandans and friends of Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi-AFP
Editorial

The Paris concert is an open celebration of Genocide

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
An artist impression of Sonatubes junction that is expected to be revamped.
Editorial

Upgrading Kigali’s roads, a timely step toward a smarter, faster city

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
M23 rebels in Goma
Editorial

Create an enabling environment for lasting peace in eastern DR Congo

Monday, March 24, 2025
The New Times
Editorial

A balanced approach to proposed vehicle levy is needed

Friday, March 21, 2025
The New Times
Editorial

Europe’s meddling in efforts to pacify DR Congo must be collectively fought

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
On March 1, 2025, AFC-M23 handed over Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal militia FDLR. Gen Gakwerere was with other 14 members of FDLR who were fighting alongside FARDC soldiers in eastern DR Congo. Germain Nsanzimana
Editorial

Belgium must stop fueling instability in the region

Monday, March 17, 2025
South African troops deployed in eastern DR Congo to fight alongside FARDC and FDLR genocidal group. COURTESY
Editorial

Termination of SADC military mission in DR Congo is long overdue

Friday, March 14, 2025
Every year on March 8th , the world celebrates the International Women’s Day (IWD), a day meant to recognize the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality.
Editorial

All about Women’s Month and why performative feminism must stop

Thursday, March 13, 2025