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Children at SOS in Kigali. The experts warned that insults, humiliation and parenting rooted in unresolved trauma can leave children with lifelong emotional scars. CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

How words of a parent shape children's self-esteem, adult life

Monday, August 17, 2026
Minister of State for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni speaks at at the celebration of International Youth Day on Wednesday August 12. Courtesy
Health

Avoid drugs, build useful skills, minister tells youth

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Participants attend World Vision event, one of the faith-based organisations. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Faith-based organizations as partners in ethical youth development

Monday, August 10, 2026
The event brought together diplomats, senior government officials, business leaders, academics, representatives of international organisations, friends of Rwanda and members of the Rwandan community
Culture

Rwanda Cultural Heritage Day in South Korea showcases Intore dance

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Japanese Embassy officials and participants pose for a photo during the launch of the first-ever Japanese “Washoku” Culinary Demonstration, held on July 24 at Kigali Marriott Hotel. Photos Kellya Keza
Featured

A taste of Japan: How “Washoku” is enriching Rwanda's culinary scene

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Craft workers produce handmade goods at a community workshop. The Canvas Home Small Grants programme supports artisan groups seeking to expand production and improve market access. PHOTO-COURTESY OF Christian Mbanza
Education

Seven scholarships, grants and fellowships for Rwandans

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
More than 200 million Kiswahili speakers can now access French-language programming free of charge after TV5MONDE+ introduced subtitles in Swahili.
Featured

TV5MONDE breaks language barriers with Kiswahili subtitles for millions of viewers

Monday, July 27, 2026
The writer lays a wreath at Kigali Genocide Memorial. She was among a group of University of Georgia students who studied reconstruction and reconciliation in post-genocide Rwanda through a course on the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Following the programme, she interned at The New Times.

Ubumuntu: The word that followed me home

Friday, July 24, 2026
Management and staff from WHI Rwanda Cement Company, the producer of Cheetah Cement, observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, July 10.
Kwibuka

Cheetah Cement staff gain deeper insight into Rwanda’s history at Kigali Genocide Memorial

Thursday, July 16, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, July 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology

Kagame: Success of new commission on AI depends on public, private cooperation

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
The report further cited progress in combating genocide ideology and denial, as well as the conservation of Genocide memorials, noting that four memorial sites have been recognised by UNESCO.
Culture

Parliament calls for review of cultural heritage policy

Sunday, July 05, 2026
President Paul Kagame reviews architectural designs for the proposed National Genocide Monument with renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, Founder and Principal Architect of Studio Libeskind, during a meeting.
Kwibuka

Plan for National Genocide Monument presented to Kagame

Thursday, June 25, 2026