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Secretary-General of La Francophonie Louise Mushikiwabo joins delegates for a group photo during the 46th Ministerial Conference in Kigali on November 19. Courtesy.

What speaking French means for Rwanda’s youth

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

A teacher trains a student with a disability in class. The high cost of specialised schools continues to push many children with disabilities out of the classroom. Courtesy

High school cost derails education of special needs learners

Saturday, November 29, 2025

President Kagame and his granddaughter watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Rwanda’s Amavubi and Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Amphora Stadium in Kigali on March 21. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame talks parenting, quality time with family

Thursday, November 27, 2025

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New study shows how Rwandan schools can cut internet costs

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Members of the second cohort of Itorero “Imbuto Zitoshye” concluded their week-long civic and values-based training at Nkumba on Saturday, November 22. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: 'Your country counts on you,' education minister tells high school graduates

Sunday, November 23, 2025

A total of 728 students graduated from the Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) on Sunday, November 16. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Adventist university graduates share aspirations for future

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Students during a class in computer Lab at St Andre Nyamirambo in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Experts react to MINEDUC’s push for Gemini AI in university research

Friday, November 14, 2025

Brazilian Ambassador to Rwanda, Irene Vida Gala, speaks to The New Times during an interview in Kigali on November 7. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Brazilian envoy talks Rwanda ties, scholarship opportunities

Friday, November 14, 2025

Ophélie Emanoela, a Malagasy student, poses for a picture soon after defending her final thesis project at Kigali Independent University, in October 2025.

How international students are integrating in ‘very safe and peaceful’ Rwanda

Thursday, November 13, 2025

First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks during the graduation ceremony of Kepler College, at the Kigali Convention Centre on Wednesday, November 12. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Education knows no borders: First Lady on Kepler’s inclusive vision

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

One of the buildings at University of Rwanda Huye campus.

University of Rwanda: Double intake forces students off-campus

Monday, November 10, 2025

Students celebrate during RICA’s third graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 at the Bugesera campus on September 19. Photo: Craish Bahizi

Over 16,000 varsity students to get scholarships

Thursday, November 06, 2025

New students arrive at the University of Rwanda, Huye Campus, for their induction programme.

UR Huye Campus grapples with student accommodation as academic year starts

Friday, October 31, 2025

NCDA in partnership with Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) supported by the LEGO Foundation has launched Rwanda’s first national outcomes-based financing programme for early childhood care and education. Courtesy

Rwanda unveils Rwf19bn ECD initiative

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Erick Shirimpumu, Vice Rector in charge of Finance and Administration at ILPD (c) poses for a picture with Josiane Uwihirwe and Frederick Kwihangana, the top performers from University of Rwanda school of law who received scholarships to study at ILPD. cOURTESY

UR's top law graduates get scholarships at ILPD

Monday, October 27, 2025

Students at the University of Rwanda Huye Campus. Courtesy

HEC announces students who got govt scholarships

Friday, October 24, 2025

Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana emphasized that Rwanda views AI as a tool to enhance education rather than replace the human element in classrooms

Rwanda speeds up AI integration into learning, teaching

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Arizona State University’s first cohort of students begins the hybrid program at Kepler College in Kigali. Additional scholarships are available, with applications closing November 2. COURTESY.

Top scholarships, fellowships open to Rwandans in 2026

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy

University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Officials look how young participants from 30 African countries showcase their talent in mental math and problem-solving. Courtesy

Rwandan, Ghanaian youngsters beat hundreds at abacus math competition in Kigali

Sunday, October 19, 2025