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Dr Alice Karekezi (right) speaks to The New Times' James Munyaneza during the latest edition of The Context Podcast last week.
Rwanda

“The passage of time matters”: scholar on challenges of delayed Genocide trials

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Munyenyezi being apprehended by police officers at Kigali International Airport in 2021 after her deportation from USA. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Crime

Court upholds life sentence for genocide convict Béatrice Munyenyezi

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Major General Sylvain Ekenge was reappointed as spokesperson of the Congolese armed forces (FARDC).
Africa

Banyamulenge group petitions Tshisekedi, UN boss over Ekenge’s return as FARDC spokesperson

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Martin Ngoga, addresses the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, September 29.
Africa

Ngoga: Ethnic violence against Banyamulenge 'too obvious to be concealed'

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
People tour medicinal plants at Huye Research Centre. According to a new ministerial order, people with indigenous knowledge about such plants are set to benefit from their use.
Environment

Govt tightens rules on wildlife, genetics: What you need to know

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Voters queuing for casting their votes at Groupe Scolaire Kimihurura in 2003. Rwandans who lived through the constitutional process of 2002–2003 may remember the circumstances that shaped the 2003 Constitution.

When political choices begin to shake our constitutional foundations

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Prof. Emile Bienvenu, the former Director General of the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA).
Crime

Appeal by former Rwanda FDA boss rejected by court

Monday, September 28, 2026
Chevening Scholarships support emerging leaders from around the world to pursue a one-year master's degree in the United Kingdom. Courtesy
Education

Rwandans can apply for these scholarships, fellowships before 2026 ends

Monday, September 28, 2026
Former Kepler Volleyball Club's Libero Jule Niyigena (L) and middle blocker John Nkurunziza.
Volleyball

Police VC close in on Niyigena, Nkurunziza deals

Monday, September 28, 2026
Members of the Parliamentary Accounts Commitee during a previous session to discuss issues identified in the Auditor General’s report, including improper use of public fund.
Politics

Public institutions risk costly losses as 'some ignore legal advice'

Saturday, September 26, 2026
(L-R) Jamaica Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, Rwanda’s Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa meet during the CMJA Conference in Kingston, Jamaica, as the two judiciaries seek to strengthen cooperation. Courtesy
Law

Mukantaganzwa stresses need to strengthen environmental justice

Friday, September 25, 2026
FERWAFA President Fabrice Shema Ngoga was released this week. Courtesy
Football

Shema could remain FERWAFA boss despite suspended sentence

Thursday, September 24, 2026