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President Paul Kagame addresses the RPF-Inkotanyi Bureau Politique meeting in Kigali, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kagame said Rwanda will continue speaking out about its regional security threats, particularly the presence of the FDLR genocidal militia. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Security

Kagame vows to keep speaking out on FDLR threat: ‘I will only shut up when I’m dead’

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Aimé Abizera, CEO, Canal+ Telecom Rwanda speaks at the launch of CanalBox's ultra-fast, unlimited fiber network in Musanze, making it the third district in Rwanda to benefit from the connectivity.
Featured

CanalBox launches fibre internet services in Musanze

Friday, July 17, 2026
The death of President Habyarimana created a sense of surprise and shock among the Rwandan population, as well as fury among certain soldiers.

RPF’s diplomacy prevailed over denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Billy Cheung, businessman, investor and Chairman of Master Assets Investments during the interview in Kigali. Courtesy
Crime

Court starts trial of businessman Billy Cheung

Monday, July 13, 2026
Officers from Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 507 Infantry Brigade showcase their skills acquired during a five-month Advanced Infantry Brigade Training (AIBT), concluded at the Combat Training Centre Gabiro, in Gatsibo District on Thursday, July 9. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: RDF soldiers complete five-month infantry training

Friday, July 10, 2026
Amb. Jacqueline Mukangira and India's Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita. courtesy
Economy

Kwibohora: Amb. Mukangira courts Indian investors

Tuesday, July 07, 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
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