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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
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
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
The New Times

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

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
President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo visits the Rwanda Security Force (RSF) Headquarters in Mocímboa da Praia District. COURTESY
Security

Mozambique president hails Rwanda's security role in Cabo Delgado

Friday, July 03, 2026
Members of the FDLR genocidal group captured by M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo were handed to Rwandan authorities in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

My weird feeling about U.S. sanctions against Rwandan individuals and entities

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force officers donate cows to residents of Kirehe District as part of the 2026 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme. According to officials, more than 900 vulnerable families in Eastern Province are set to benefit from livestock donations. Courtesy
Rwanda

Defence outreach: Kirehe residents welcome livestock donations

Monday, June 22, 2026