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A view of Rubavu public beach whose boating industry is booming/Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rwanda to start offering boat-building courses

Saturday, August 17, 2024
The swearing-in of new Members of Parliament is expected by August 22. File
Rwanda

Parliament: New speaker to be elected by August 22

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Following the swearing-in of President Paul Kagame on Sunday, August 11, the Ministry of Public Service and Labour declared Monday a holiday.
Rwanda

Labour ministry declares Monday a public holiday after Kagame inauguration

Monday, August 12, 2024
President Kagame, the Commander-In-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro stadium after taking the Presidential Oath on Sunday, August 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Kagame: New mandate means time for ‘more hard work’

Sunday, August 11, 2024
President Paul Kagame takes the Presidential Oath during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11. In his address, Kagame emphasised that the prevalence of peace in the region is Rwanda’s priority during his next mandate. Photo: Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Regional peace is a priority for Rwanda, Kagame says

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Some Rwandans who spoke to The New Times, on their expectations from Kagame in the next five years. Courtesy
Rwanda

What Rwandans expect from Kagame in the next five years

Sunday, August 11, 2024
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11. Courtesy/ RBA
Rwanda

Inaugural address by President Paul Kagame

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Heads of State during President Kagame's inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Kagame swears in: Who are the leaders in Kigali?

Sunday, August 11, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Kagame sworn in as President for new five-year term

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Kagame’s arrival attracted a thunderous applause as he made an entrance. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Swearing-in: Pomp as Kagame, First Lady arrive at Amahoro Stadium

Sunday, August 11, 2024
The Presidential Inauguration will be held at 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium where tens of thousands have gathered. Courtesy
Rwanda

Where to watch President Kagame’s inauguration ceremony

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Thousands of people gather at Amahoro Stadium during the inauguration of President Paul Kagame on Sunday, August 11. Photos by Steven Mugenzi
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Thousands at Amahoro Stadium for Kagame’s inauguration

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Two miners lost their lives due to a gas leak in a mining site in Gitwa Village, Birambo Cell, Busengo Sector, Gakenke District, on August 8. File
Rwanda

Two miners die in Gakenke mining accident

Friday, August 09, 2024
Students have lunch at school through school feeding programme in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Over Rwf 20 million raised for school feeding scheme

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
NEC has approved a list of 45 candidates to contest in the City of Kigali councilors and Executive Committee members elections.
Rwanda

Candidates for City of Kigali councillors’ elections approved

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Dr Solomon Dersso, a member of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on July 27. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

The world has yet to learn from Rwanda’s tragedy, says AU rights official

Thursday, August 01, 2024
A new law governing persons and family has been officially gazetted, including several key changes. Photo: File.
Rwanda

New law for family and persons gazetted: What you should know

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, on July 25, announced that key veterinary services will now be provided by private operators under the ‘Veterinary Sanitary Mandate’ Scheme. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

How ready are private veterinarians after taking over key govt services?

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
A landscape view of the sunrise, captured from the campsite during our hike to Karisimbi volcano. Courtesy
Rwanda

Hiking in Rwanda, a fun activity worth the pain

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Community Health Workers educating elders about intestinal worms prevention at Baro Centre, Rususa Cell in Kamegeri Sector, Nyamagabe District
Rwanda

Community efforts against deadly intestinal worms paying off in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 30, 2024