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Ismail Sibomana (left) and his colleagues make various carpentry products, including beds, chairs, cupboards and other crafts.
Education

How carpentry gave Iwawa graduates a second chance

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Providence Umurungi, Rwanda's National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson delivers his remarks at the opening of the Fourth Conference of the African National Preventive Mechanisms Network in Kigali, on Wednesday, June 24.
Women

Experts urge detention reforms to protect women, children

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Attendees at the mental health awareness campaign explore a mini-exhibition of tools and methods historically used to support individuals facing mental health challenges. File
Health

Men's mental health month:The hidden mental toll of money worries

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Elvis Benimana, the Tubiteho Project Lead at HDI, said the approach complements prevention and rehabilitation efforts.
Featured

Experts on why ending stigma is key to tackling drug addiction

Monday, June 15, 2026
Children during ICT lesson in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Parents must pay attention to their children's digital teachers

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Arnaud Shema De Bosscher, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk. Igihe
Crime

Prosecutors seek two-year sentence for DJ Toxxyk

Monday, April 20, 2026
Nyarugenge Intermediate Court, has upheld the lower court’s decision to remand Arnaud de Bosscher Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk. Courtesy
Crime

Court upholds decision to remand DJ Toxxyk

Monday, February 09, 2026
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Crime

What you need to know about DJ Toxxyk’s appeal case

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Willy Mugenzi, the former journalist, the author of Cow for Peace, speaks to The New Times in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Culture

Ex-journalist shines a light on role of cows in promoting reconciliation in new book

Friday, January 02, 2026
A barista works at Kisimenti car free zone. In Rwanda today, alcohol consumption, especially among young people, has increased noticeably. Bahizi

More than just drinking: When calm doesn’t feel like home

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
SOS children during a christmas event hosted by Radisson Blu hotel in 2024. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

How to keep children active, safe and connected this festive season

Friday, December 19, 2025