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Germain Nsanzimana
Germain Nsanzimana
The 161 Rwandans returned from eastern DR Congo through the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Tuesday, February 10. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa
Rubavu mayor urges returnees from DR Congo to embrace self-reliance
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Etincelles FC interm coach Abdou ‘Bekeni’ Bizimana
Football
Bekeni optimistic ahead of Musanze FC clash
Friday, February 06, 2026
Abdoul “Bekeni” Mbarushimana will be coaching Etincelles FC after sacking the head coach Masudi Djuma on Tuesday, January 3. File
Football
Bekeni gets backing as Etincelles look to avoid relegation
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Etincelles FC have dismissed head coach Djuma Masudi (L) following a string of poor results in the Rwanda Premier League
Football
Etincelles sack Masudi, name Bekeni as caretaker
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Mahoko business center that was strongly hit by floods on May 3, 2023.
Environment
Community along Sebeya river upbeat after two years without floods
Monday, February 02, 2026
One of the rehabilitated houses of the survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Nyabihu: Repairs to resume on homes of Genocide survivors
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The ongoing construction works for a new landfill and a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Construction of Rubavu modern landfill gets underway
Sunday, January 25, 2026
A view of Karongi taxi park.
Infrastructure
Karongi seeks Rwf100m to improve city roads
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Ongoing construction of radical terraces in Nyabihu District as part of the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda
300,000 hectares need restoration in volcanic region
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda
IN PICTURES: Rubavu ushers in 2026 in style, applauds security
Thursday, January 01, 2026
The Rwf450 million commercial building owned by former street vendors in Rubavu town, developed under the Unama Ukore Gisenyi Cooperative. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana
Business
Former hawkers complete Rwf450m building in Rubavu
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Officials and Rubavu residents at the official inauguration of the long-awaited Gisenyi market, bringing to an end nearly 15 years of construction setbacks on Saturday, December 27. Photos by Gemain Nsanzimana
Business
New Gisenyi Market a game-changer for business- Min Sebahizi
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Rwandan gospel star Israel Mbonyi will headline first Icyambu live concert in Rubavu on January 1. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.
Music
Israel Mbonyi, Kitoko and Co head to Rubavu for festive bonanza
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda
Rubavu mayor assures visitors of security amid festive season
Sunday, December 21, 2025
An explosive device has claimed the lives of three siblings in Cyumba Sector, Gicumbi District
Rwanda
Explosive kills three siblings in Gicumbi
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Female and male gender-based violence (GBV) survivors in Nyabihu District receive soft-skills training and tea-plucking skills. Photo: Courtesy
Crime
Nyabihu sees increase in GBV reports amid awareness campaigns
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda
Police officer shoots two, kills himself in Rutsiro
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Justice Minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja speaks during the national celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day in Rubavu District on Tuesday, December 9. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Justice minister urges more efforts against cross-border corruption
Tuesday, December 09, 2025

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