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Inyambo cattle during a festival in Nyanza in 2024. File
Editorial

The recognition of Inyambo is beyond cultural symbolism

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Filmmakers have called for more intentional, bold, and locally grounded storytelling to preserve the truth about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy photo
Cinema

Cinema as a key tool in preserving Genocide memory

Monday, April 13, 2026
A photograph of a list of leading contributors to RTLM, preserved in the archives at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. In 1994, the big powers that had the means to jam or disrupt broadcasts of the hate radio, RTLM, that fanned hate, spread genocide ideology and directed the killers, refused to do so on the grounds that it would be a violation of Rwanda’s sovereignty. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

When sovereignty is excuse for inaction

Friday, April 10, 2026
Ben’Imana makes history as first Rwandan-Directed film in Cannes official selection. COURTESY.
Cinema

Rwanda’s Ben’Imana breaks new ground with Cannes 2026 selection

Friday, April 10, 2026
Youth who spoke to The New Times about the 32nd commemoration
Kwibuka

How youth can lead fight against genocide ideology on social media

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
The new Aguka Youth Fund is set to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs by tackling one of their biggest hurdles—limited access to affordable financing.
Featured

Aguka Youth Fund, YouthConnekt Awards to propel young entrepreneurs’ growth

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Director Vyper during a shooting session of a movie. Photo courtesy
Cinema

Meet Vyper, Rwanda’s emerging director on a mission to go global

Monday, March 23, 2026
Sudan’s Al-Hilal Omdurman welcome Moroccan champions RS Berkane to Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, on Sunday, March 22. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

CAF CL team news: Al-Hilal host RS Berkane in decisive quarterfinal

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Rwanda Challenger tournament director Arzel Mevellec. Photo Courtesy
Tennis

Rwanda Challenger director on shaping Kigali as gateway for global tennis stars

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc, addresses participants at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026, on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Featured

IFF 2026: Equity Group champions Africa’s digital finance future at Kigali breakfast

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Some exhibitors at HerAfrik Business Expo that was organised by Ecobank in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8. Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Women, hormones, and the conversations we avoid

Monday, March 09, 2026
Rwandan women during the celebration of the International Women' s Day on March 8. Courtesy

Leave the roses for Valentine's, today is Women’s Day

Sunday, March 08, 2026