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Children pose for a photo during the African Child Day celebrations in Kageyo, Mwiri, Kayonza district on June 16. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda

Day of African Child: Parents urged to be positive role models

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Officials launch consultations on the drafting of the constitution for the proposed East African Political Confederation in Kigali on Monday, Junen15. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Politics

EAC begins Rwanda consultations on political confederation

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR),presenting the 2024-2025 annual activity report as Deputy Speaker Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana looks on. File
Law

New human rights law broadens NCHR role, strengthens staff protection

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A section of Musanze Caves in Muhoza sector. Following an assessment by a team of experts, identified geosites in northern Rwanda have been proposed for nomination to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status. PHOTO/SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Tourism

What will it take for Rwanda to have a UNESCO geopark?

Tuesday, June 16, 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
Rwanda’s renewed appeal to the United Nations Security Council for the relocation of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda archives to Kigali is a matter of justice, memory and historical responsibility. File
Editorial

ICTR archives belong where history happened

Monday, June 15, 2026
AHF Rwanda and the Rwanda NGO Forum (RNGOF) have joined the global Freedom from Debt Campaign.
Featured

AHF Rwanda, RNGOF back debt reforms to safeguard development gains

Monday, June 15, 2026
Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) speaks to The New Times at the Africa Development Impact Forum, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy
Finance

UNECA's Gatete on debt, Africa's fight for a fairer financial order

Monday, June 15, 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
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Politics

EAC resumes Rwanda consultations on Political Confederation Constitution

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Former FDLR Combatant, Corpol (Rtd)Laurence Mujawayezu, delivering her testimony, on June 2 at Mutobo Demobilisation Center.
Rwanda

Former FDLR combatant recounts path from trauma to hope

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Minister of youth and arts Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks at Mutobo Demobilisation Centre in Musanze District, on June 12. 2026. The minister urged youths undergoing a reintegration programme to remain vigilant against genocide ideology, warning that Rwanda’s achievements must not lead to complacency.
Rwanda

From DR Congo’s jungles to Rwanda’s future: Youth urged to safeguard unity, reject genocide ideology

Saturday, June 13, 2026