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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
Rwanda Security Force (RSF-5), together with the Rwandan community in Cabo Delgado, Mozambican security forces, and government officials, during Rwanda’s Liberation at RSF Headquarters in Mocímboa da Praia
Rwanda

PHOTOS: How Rwandan peacekeepers marked Liberation Day

Sunday, July 05, 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
Former FDLR members undergo a rehabilitation camp at Mutobo in Musanze District. File

Kwibohora 32: ‘Ndi Umunyarwanda’ at the heart of Rwanda’s sovereignty

Sunday, July 05, 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
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
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The RPF’s ideological clarity, a struggle between the future and the past

Saturday, July 04, 2026
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Security

Inside the RPA's rescue mission to stop the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Emeliana Mukaruziga, 79, survived the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after becoming trapped in Kigali. She spoke to The New Times at her home in Matyazo Sector, Huye District, on July 1, 2026. Photo by Julienne Unogeye.
Security

For one genocide survivor, liberation began with a walk

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