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Representatives of the pioneering entities pose for a group photo at the event on Wednesday, October 8. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda awards first Gender Equality Certifications to 26 institutions

Friday, October 10, 2025

ACP Steven Rukumba, Commissioner for Testing and Licensing at Rwanda National Police, speaks during the senatorial session that was assessing government’s measures meant to address road accidents, on October 10, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).

How new road traffic bill may change driver behaviour

Friday, October 10, 2025

Gashegu Muramira receives the COMESA Media Excellence Award from Kenyan President and incoming COMESA Chairperson William Ruto, as COMESA Secretary General, Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, looks on. Courtesy

New Times journalist wins COMESA media award

Thursday, October 09, 2025

RURA’s Director General, Evariste Rugigana appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, October 8. Courtesy

RURA boss on efforts to tackle road accidents, regulate taxi-motos

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Representatives of the pioneering entities pose for a group photo with senior officials at the event on Wednesday, October 8. All photos by Craish Bahizi

The New Times awarded Gold Gender Equality Certification by standards body

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Ingabire in a past exclusive interview with The New Times.

Marie-Immaculée Ingabire passes on at 63

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Delegates during the 2025 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting in Kigali

12 major events to watch in Kigali before 2025 ends

Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Rwanda's Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira, attended the 76th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee on Monday, October 6, in Geneva. Courtesy

Rwanda warns of funding gaps in refugee support

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

Emmanuel Dushimimana, a 26-year-old self-taught digital artist. Courtesy

Rwandan artist turns history into art for teenage readers

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

Eric Dusengimana meets with his former counterparts during a campaign to fight against smuggling in Burera District.

Burera: One former Kanyanga dealer now leads anti-smuggling campaign

Monday, October 06, 2025

Josephine Murebwayire, a pioneer of the Association of Widows of the Genocide against the Tutsi (AVEGA Agahozo) passed away on October 5, at the age of 72.

Unity Club mourns death of pioneer of Genocide widows’ association

Monday, October 06, 2025

Flavia Umulisa, the Second Counsellor at Rwanda's Permanent Mission to the UN, delivers the national statement at the third Committee on Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Issues during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Rwanda reaffirms commitment to human development, gender equality at UNGA

Monday, October 06, 2025

Made in Rwanda products will be showcased at the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Annual Meeting and General Assembly in Kigali from October 6 to 10, 2025.

Made in Rwanda takes center stage as Rwanda hosts ISO 2025

Monday, October 06, 2025

Rwandan youth living in South Africa who are on a visit to Rwanda. Courtesy

'Rwanda gives inviting energy to live here,' say diaspora living in South Africa

Sunday, October 05, 2025

Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly making their mark on Rwanda’s automotive market. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

What are the most affordable EV brands on Rwandan market?

Sunday, October 05, 2025

Mayor Prosper Mulindwa (centre) poses for a group photo during the donation of cows in Nyakiliba Sector, Rubavu District. Courtesy.

Govt to provide 10,000 cows to households in volcanic region

Thursday, October 02, 2025

Gamblers playing in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda is raising the stakes on gambling regulation

Thursday, October 02, 2025

Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja and delegates follow a presentation at the National Stakeholders’ Validation Workshop, held on Tuesday, September 30. courtesy

How is Rwanda faring in achieving over 100 UPR recommendations

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Boniface Rucagu a member of the Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF)

Patriotism Day: What Rwandan elders want the youth to remember

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Ambassador Moses Rugema

Rwanda's High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria tasked to expand digital projects

Tuesday, September 30, 2025