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Ecole Rwandaise Intwali Kigali was built by Rwanda’s Muslim community in 1955 and opened in 1957 despite colonial opposition. After visiting the school, King Mutara III Rudahigwa praised the community’s courage and called them “Intwali,” meaning “Heroes.” The school later adopted the name in his honour and was returned to the Muslim community in 1997.

Gahuriro: The father of science and the longest-lived Rwandan in history

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Inside A1 Iron & Steel Rwanda, a new metal factory inaugurated in Musanze District on September 11. Photo by Elvis Mico Ndateba
Rwanda

A1 Iron & Steel: Five things to know about Rwanda's new metal factory

Sunday, September 13, 2026
The Kingdom of Rwanda from 1770 to 1778,

The traditional meaning of the title ‘Umuhinza’ in Rwanda's history

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Gladiator was directed by Ridley Scott, the 2000 film stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen.
Cinema

Six epic films that bring the ancient world to life

Friday, August 28, 2026
Visitors tour inside a tunnel at GAMICO mining site in Nyarugenge District on August 14.
Tourism

How mining tunnels could be turned into tourist attractions

Friday, August 21, 2026
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
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe delivers his remarks during the ceremony.
Culture

Umuganura a symbol of national unity, says Nduhungirehe

Saturday, August 08, 2026
A section of Musanze Caves in Muhoza sector. Following an assessment by a team of experts, identified geosites in northern Rwanda have been proposed for nomination to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status. PHOTO/SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Tourism

What will it take for Rwanda to have a UNESCO geopark?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Prince Ruzigana stands beside the historic uniform worn by former Chinese leader Mao Zedong during his 1949 visit to the Soviet Union. The artifact is preserved and displayed at the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing.
Tourism

Beyond the headlines: What my visit to China taught me

Friday, June 05, 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
Visitors at Nyandungu Eco-Park, the urban wetland that is home to hundreds of bird, plant and aquatic species. Courtesy
Tourism

Africa CEO Forum: Top tourist destinations delegates can explore

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
More than 4,000 Banyamulenge gathered in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 20, for a peaceful march calling for international action to end violence and a prolonged humanitarian blockade in Minembwe, eastern DR Congo.

Banyamulenge and the blueprint of global neglect

Friday, April 24, 2026