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Willy Mugenzi, the former journalist, the author of Cow for Peace, speaks to The New Times in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Culture

Ex-journalist shines a light on role of cows in promoting reconciliation in new book

Friday, January 02, 2026
Teen girls during a session on reproductive health in girls club in Nyanza District. Sam Ngendahimana

Too young to consent, old enough to face adult consequences

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda delivered a message on peace at Saint Michel Cathedral in Kigali.
Religion

Messages of peace, hope and faith as believers welcome 2026

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Tito Rutaremare, the Chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF), speaks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Knowing Rwanda the first act of patriotism, Rutaremara tells youth

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Major General Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).

How Kangura inspired Ekenge and FARDC

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A tomato farmer arranges his produce for the market, highlighting post-harvest handling at the farm level as efforts continue to strengthen agricultural value chains. File
Agriculture

Cutting post-harvest losses key to Rwanda’s food security drive

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Maj Gen Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson of the Congolese armed forces.
Crime

Outcry as DR Congo army spokesman spreads anti-Tutsi tropes

Monday, December 29, 2025
A crowd caught in a moment of excitement during a lively nighttime Icyumba cya Rap concert in Kigali on December 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Music

Boxing Day: The night when hip hop found home at Icyumba cya Rap

Saturday, December 27, 2025
Transparency International Rwanda Executive Director, Appollinaire Mupinganyi, presents the Rwanda Bribery Index 2025 on December 3. The report shows that some citizens continue to encounter demands for bribes when accessing basic services. Courtesy

Leadership measured in results, not titles

Friday, December 26, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion titled “Building a solid foundation for our country” at the 17th Congress of Rwanda Patriotic Front. Courtesy

Cheap money is the critical factor for double-digit growth

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Former President of Rwanda, Juvénal Habyarimana.

Creating Angel Habyarimana from architects of genocide

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Archbishop of Kigali, Bishop Louis Kabayiza of the Anglican Diocese of Shyogwe, Senior Pastor Isaie Ndayizeye of the Association of Pentecostal Churches in Rwanda (ADEPR)
Religion

What faith leaders say about the festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025