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Workers sort avocados for exports at NAEB warehouse. Rwanda’s agricultural export revenues reached $1.1 billion in the 2025–2026 fiscal year. File
Economy

Beyond GDP: What Rwanda’s economic growth means for citizens

Monday, August 17, 2026
A medical officer talking to a patient during clinic day at Most At Risk Populations Initiative (MARPI) clinic in Mulago National Referral Hospital on January 13, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Getty Images)

A new paradigm for global health financing

Thursday, August 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame, the Chairman of RPF-Inkotanyi, and First Lady Jeannette Kagame join members during the party’s Bureau Politique meeting in Rusororo on Friday, July 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics

RPF adopts resolutions on self-reliance, youth

Thursday, July 23, 2026
President Paul Kagame, the Chairman of RPF-Inkotanyi, addresses the party’s Bureau Politique meeting in Rusororo, on Friday, July 17. Courtesy
Economy

Kagame: Development gains must be reflected in citizen welfare

Friday, July 17, 2026
Nzove III Water Treatment Plant, whose capacity will rise from 40,000 cubic metres to 65,000 cubic metres per day by September 2026. File
Infrastructure

Major water projects to double supply by 2029

Friday, July 10, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) medical personnel interacting with a patient 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.

How Rwanda's Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme is redefining national security and development

Tuesday, July 07, 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
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
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
A view of a model village that accommodates residents who were affected by Rusumo Hydropower plant construction works in Kirehe District. The district plans to channel 74 percent of its Rwf38.1 billion budget for the 202627 fiscal year into programmes that are improving residents' welfare and boosting household incomes. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kirehe: Citizen welfare takes lion's share of Rwf38bn spending plan

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
Panelists engage in a discussion at the meeting.
Women

Why access to finance remains critical for women farmers

Thursday, June 25, 2026