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Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa speaks on a panel during a past World Economic Forum on Africa Summit. He will host the former leadersu2019 meeting. Net photo.
Rwanda

Seven former heads of state convene in Kigali

Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Musa Fazil Harerimana. File.
Rwanda

Former minister to contest for parliamentary seat

Wednesday, August 01, 2018
The New Times
Rwanda

Rwanda’s First Private-Sector CEO Summit

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
National Electoral Commission chairperson, Prof. Kalisa Mbanda (right), gestures during a news conference in Kigali yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

NEC approves 500 candidates for parliamentary seats

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Senators follow the presentation of the report at Parliament yesterday. S. Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Senators call for increased participation in dialogue

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Dr Patrick Ndimubanzi (2nd left); Jeanne du2019Arc De Bonheur, Minister for Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs; Mayor Franu00e7ois Ndayisaba and Mark Bryan Schreiner (right) and other officials inspect family planning services in Karongi District. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Karongi residents tipped on family planning

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Voters queue to cast their votes during last yearu2019s presidential elections at GS Kimironko II in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Over 7 million registered to vote

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Former presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana (centre) is among private canditates for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Who are the two independent candidates that got NEC approval?

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Kigali City plans to relocate people living in high risk zones. File.
Rwanda

Kigali City to relocate 13,000 households

Sunday, July 29, 2018
Some of participants at the retreat in Bugesera yesterday. Jean du2019Amour Mbonyinshuti.
Rwanda

Judicial reforms to reduce case backlog – Chief Justice

Sunday, July 29, 2018
Minister Uwacu feeds children during a past Umuganura celebration. File.
Rwanda

Youth challenged to embrace Umuganura

Sunday, July 29, 2018
Itorero trainees who attended the 10th edition of the Indangamirwa series march on their graduation day in July last year. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Inside the programme shaping Rwanda’s future leaders

Sunday, July 29, 2018
Lilian Awinja, the Chief Executive Officer of the East African Business Council (EABC).
Rwanda

EABC welcomes Kenya post-election chaos compensation

Saturday, July 28, 2018
Participants during the training. Frederic Byumvuhore.
Rwanda

Government, civil society tipped on green jobs

Saturday, July 28, 2018
Cycling is a common mode of transport in the Netherlands. Courtesy photos.
Rwanda

The Netherlands: Exploring the land of bicycles and fresh bread

Saturday, July 28, 2018
L-R: EASF Director Dr Abdillahi Omar Bouh, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, Chairperson ofu00a0 Friends of EASF Colonel Joern Rasmussen and Defence Minister James Kabarebe during Umuganda in Gikomero, Gasabo District yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Africa’s sustainable growth hinges on lasting peace – PM

Saturday, July 28, 2018
Houses in Kangondo sector which used to be called u2018Bannyaheu2019 because of its lack of pit latrines. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda

Why some places in Kigali need to be renamed

Saturday, July 28, 2018
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, Minister for Trade Vincent Munyeshyaka (right) and other officials visit NAEB exhibition stand at the Expo Grounds in Gikondo yesterday. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda

Private sector growth is priority, PM Ngirente says as expo opens

Saturday, July 28, 2018
President Kagame in a group photo with other leaders at the BRICS Africa Outreach Summit at Sandton International Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday. Addressing the summit, Kagame said that Africau2019s improved cooperation with BRICS member countries will have long-term benefits for all partners involved. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Africa, BRICS share common interests – Kagame

Saturday, July 28, 2018
Residents of Karuruma in Gasabo District during a past umuganda community work. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda

Umuganda in Kigali to focus on city Master Plan

Saturday, July 28, 2018