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Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) medical personnel conduct eye screenings at Nyagatare Hospital during the nationwide free medical outreach campaign under the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2026. The initiative concluded on July 4 at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru District as Rwanda marked the 32nd Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32). According to the statistics, more than 30,000 people across the country received free treatment for various illnesses, including over 8,000 patients who benefited from services at Munini Hospital. Courtesy.
Rwanda

The meaning of liberation, rewritten in sight and dignity

Monday, July 06, 2026
Striker Mike Shema was all smiles as his hat trick helped Republican Guard beat BMTC Nasho to retain RDF Liberation Cup title on Saturday, July 4. Photos by RBA
Football

Republican Guard beat BMTC Nasho to retain 2026 RDF Liberation Cup title

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Senate President Kalinda speaks during the 32nd anniversary of the liberation of Rwanda. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Security

Liberation gains must translate into citizens' wellbeing — Senate President

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Karekezi and his family and the house built for him by the RDF, RNP and local authorities. Photo credit, Emmanuel Nkangura.
Housing

"Today, I am liberated": New house ends years of eviction for Kayonza man

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Students sit in one of the new classrooms handed over by the RDF, RNP and local governments authorities. Photo credit, Gasabo District.
Education

Gasabo school gets new classrooms as part of liberation celebrations

Saturday, July 04, 2026
The Prime Minister (left) is welcomed to Nyabihu for an event to mark Rwanda's liberation.
Security

The journey for liberation continues – PM Nsengiyumva

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Retired Colonel Jill Rutaremara, the Director of Rwanda Peace Academy, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Rutaremara reflected on, among others, the responsibility of the younger generation to safeguard the gains achieved since 1994. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Security

'The youth must jealously protect the gains of liberation' – Col (Rtd) Jill Rutaremara

Saturday, July 04, 2026
The New Times

Liberation beyond borders: Responsibility, protection, and the burden of history

Saturday, July 04, 2026
PHOTO BY IGIHE

The RPF’s ideological clarity, a struggle between the future and the past

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) have unveiled a new set of insignias across its services, reinforcing its institutional identity and military heritage. Courtesy
Security

RDF unveils new military insignias as Rwanda marks Liberation Day

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the Defence Spokesperson and Director General of International Military Cooperation delivered a lecture to members of Itorero Indangamirwa Cohort 16 at the Gabiro Military Training Centre
Security

Gen Karuretwa urges young Rwandans to be active contributors to development

Friday, July 03, 2026
RPA fighters during the Liberation War in 1990s. File

Barefoot through shattered glass: Why fear shards of a broken calabash?

Friday, July 03, 2026