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Rwandan author and scholar Joy Uwanziga Nzamwita speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Rising with Dignity: Writing Rwanda’s values into a changing world

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England.
Editorial

Aston Villa partnership can deliver far more than exposure

Friday, July 17, 2026
Premier League side Aston Villa announcing Visit Rwanda as its new principal partner, official tourism partner and official coffee partner.
Football

From Arsenal’s sleeve to Aston Villa’s chest – why Visit Rwanda’s Premier League leap matters

Friday, July 17, 2026
Aston Villa is one of England's most decorated clubs. Courtesy photo
Football

Aston Villa: What to know about Visit Rwanda’s new tourism partner

Thursday, July 16, 2026
RSSB Tigers players celebrate after being crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) champions, following a thrilling 90-88 victory over Angola's Petro de Luanda in the final at BK Arena on Sunday. Olivier Mugwiza

What we learned from a historic sports weekend

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Petro de Luanda facing Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers during the Basketball Africa League final at BK Arena. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Rwanda’s investment in sports is no longer a gamble

Monday, June 01, 2026
Fans celebrates as Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers made history on Wednesday night after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 106-97 at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Why international sports events are already benefiting ordinary Rwandans

Friday, May 29, 2026
Robert Masozera, Director General of RCHA assist students playing IGISORO during celebrations of International Museum Day at the Rwanda Art Museum on May 20
Culture

Igisoro board game 'could become a tool for cultural diplomacy'

Friday, May 22, 2026
The British High Commission Kigali, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, hosted DiploCup 2026 on Saturday, March 28. Photos by Kellya Keza
People

PHOTOS: DiploCup 2026 unites Kigali diplomatic community through football

Sunday, March 29, 2026
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 11-time La Liga champions Atlético de Madrid on April 30, 2025, announced a momentous partnership under the “Visit Rwanda” brand.

Rwanda reimagined: Harnessing the power of national branding

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Virgile Rwanyagatare, the Director General for Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Ali bin Hamad Al Aida, Chargé d’Affaires of the Qatari embassy in Kigali.
International

Rwanda, Qatar eye greater cooperation, officials say

Friday, December 12, 2025
Rayon Sports Interim Committee president Abdallah Murenzi (R) took over from outgoing president Thaddee Twagirayezu (L). The latter is part of the club's leadership organ dissolved by Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). Photo courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports at a crossroads: Why the revolving crisis and what interim committee must fix

Friday, December 05, 2025