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The EAR Muhingo church in Musanze District is among over 300 churches to be demolished, due to failing to meet standards. Photo by Igihe
Editorial

Crackdown on illegal places of worship is for common good

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The New Times

Deepened political trust leads comprehensive cooperation between China and Africa

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Minister of Local Government Jean-Claude Musabyimana.
Religion

Govt bans over 40 religious sects

Friday, August 23, 2024
Christians seek healing at a waterfall in Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda has closed over 10000 churches that are not meeting minimum standards required by Rwanda Governance Board. Courtesy
Religion

Cultism in Rwanda: Dangerous worship practices spark debate on faith, safety

Thursday, August 22, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Kagame tasks new MPs to end disorder in churches

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Rwanda Auto Fest, will take place on Saturday, August 10, at the CHIC parking lot Downtown. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Kigali’s top eight must-see events for an amazing weekend

Friday, August 09, 2024
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.
Religion

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024
International observers inspect how Rwanda's presidential and parliamentary elections proceed in Kigali on July 15. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda’s 2024 elections: A lesson in democracy

Sunday, July 21, 2024
Thousands of RPF supporters turn up for the presidential campaign in Karongi District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Observations on Kagame’s campaign trail

Monday, July 15, 2024
A cave where John the Baptist is said to have lived in the wilderness close to River Jordan. It is one of the religious tourist attractions in Jordan.
Tourism

PHOTOS: Rwanda keen to learn from Jordan’s faith-based, heritage tourism

Monday, July 08, 2024