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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
ACP Augustin Kuradupagase, a former member of the Ex-FAR  and FDLR now serving on the Rwanda National Police Senior Management Council
Security
Ex-FAR soldier retells his story of becoming Inkotanyi
A farmer sorts her maize produce at a drying station in Gatsibo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture
We must put women at the centre to achieve food security - Agric state minister
The number of land transfers in Bugesera  District has risen from 5,000 in 2018 to 30,000 in 2025. Courtesy
Rwanda
Bugesera: 30,000 land transfers recorded in 2025
A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone  that has recorded an occupancy rate of 85 per cent in its Phase I. The park is covering 330 hectares, is already providing a glimpse of the economy Rwanda aspires to build.
Business
Bugesera records $1.7bn worth of investment in eight years
Some of freshly harvested fish in  Lake Kivu in Karongi District, western Rwanda. File
Economy
Investors expand fish farms as demand rises
A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone. Courtesy
Economy
Bugesera industrial zone targets 70 factories
Panelists engage in a discussion at the meeting.
Women
Why access to finance remains critical for women farmers
At least 1,232 households in Rusizi District are set  to be compensated to pave the way for land acquisition for the Ruzizi III power plant on the Rwandan side. Courtesy
Energy
Over 1,200 households to be compensated for Ruzizi III power project
Fishermen transport freshly harvested fish across Lake Kivu in Karongi District, western Rwanda. File
Agriculture
Fish production expands 66% in first quarter
Trinity Metals, Rwanda’s largest mining company, said exports from its Nyakabingo Tungsten Mine now account for up to 20 per cent of the United States’ monthly consumption of primary tungsten concentrate. Bahizi
Economy
What makes tungsten a highly sought-after mineral?
PDI President Mussa Fazil Harerimana addresses PDI General Assembly on Sunday, June 21
Politics
PDI party changes name to promote exemplary values
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe delivers  his remarks during the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Energy
Rwanda seeks $1bn in private investment in energy generation
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Eric Mahoro speaks at at the event to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech at Kigali Genocide Memorial on June 18. Courtesy
Law
Five-year plan proposed to combat hate speech
Munyax Eco founder Francine Munyaneza speaks to The New Times during the interview. She started the solar energy company in 2013. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Women
How Francine Munyaneza built a solar energy company
A view of Ngezi crater lake on the top of Mount Bisoke, rising to 3,711 metres above sea level in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment
What Rwanda stands to gain from first UNESCO geopark
Winners and officials pose for a group photo during the 2023 YouthConnekt Awards ceremony. File
Business
Top funding initiatives available to local startups
Children with disabilities during the launch of  Love Initiative Day  at Kibagabaga Hospital on Tuesday, June 16. Courtesy
Health
African Child Day: Stakeholders push for greater disability inclusion
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Environment
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Inside Kigali Wetlands Park

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