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Bulldogg performs with Slum Drip at the I Am Hip Hop fest in 2024. The festival returns in August with a regional edition featuring artistes from Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. Photo by Willy Mucyo for The New Times.
Music

Over 30 East African acts set for I Am Hip Hop Festival 2026

Thursday, July 09, 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 enduring significance of the liberation struggle from a military and national security perspective. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Security

‘Liberation is a continuing journey, not a single event’ – Col (Rtd) Jill Rutaremara

Monday, July 06, 2026
Members of the Rwandan community from across Switzerland gathered to celebrate Liberation Day
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Rwandans abroad mark Liberation Day with commitment to unity, development

Sunday, July 05, 2026
Africa Hugh Masekela

The Africa Hugh Masekela sang about

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Aaliyah the Champ, signed to Mugikari Ent, a Rwandan label operating between Rwanda and Germany, represents the label’s growing roster. COURTESY
Music

How a Rwandan music label is building cultural bridges in Germany

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
(L-R) Louise Mushikiwabo, Juliana Amato Lumumba - DRC, Coumba Bâ - Mauritania, Dacian Cioloș.
International

Paris: Four candidates pitch for top Francophonie job

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
From left: Martin Kimemia, Vice-Chancellor of Mount Kigali University; Dr Innocent Mugisha, Coucil Chairman of the Mount Kigali University, Dr. Vincent Gaitho, Coucil Chairman and pro chancellor of the Mount Kenya University; and Mr. Thomas Nganga, Council Member of Mount Kigali University, during the Leadership and Governance Conference in the United Kingdom. The conference brought together higher education leaders to discuss governance, leadership, and international collaboration in higher education
Featured

Mount Kigali University taps governance conference in UK to strengthen leadership

Friday, June 26, 2026
The New Times

Prateek Suri continues community impact efforts as Maser Foundation reaches Abuja IDP Camp

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva virtually addresses the opening ceremony of the Lesotho National Leadership Forum, which was officiated by Prime Minister Samuel Matekane of Lesotho on Monday, June 22
International

PM Nsengiyumva addresses Lesotho leadership forum

Monday, June 22, 2026
Jacques 'Mighty Popo' Murigande, an educator and mentor at Nyundo School, participating in the event was both an honor and an opportunity.
Music

Nyundo School talents shine at Kigali Fête de la Musique

Sunday, June 21, 2026
Sports enthusiasts watch game in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI

The match beyond football

Friday, June 19, 2026
Outgoing Kigali Doyen President Alphonse Mukama and Incoming Kigali Doyen President Theoneste Mwunguzi (Right) during the installation ceremony in Kigali on June 18.
Rwanda

New Lions Club presidents pledge expanded community service

Friday, June 19, 2026