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Workers sort newly developed cassava varieties that were multiplied at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board's Rubona station in Huye. Courtesy.
Agriculture

Farmers decry shortage of quality seeds

Sunday, January 04, 2026
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Agriculture

Poultry: What’s behind shortages of broiler meat on the market?

Sunday, January 04, 2026
The events brought together a wide range of participants, including government officials, policymakers, regulators, technology experts, and investors, among others
Technology

Seven 2025 events that cemented Kigali’s role in Africa’s digital transformation

Saturday, January 03, 2026
A nurse uses a poster to explain cervical cancer to a patient at the Rwanda Military Hospital on March 6. Courtesy.
Women

Women can now self test for cervical cancer

Saturday, January 03, 2026
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Africa

Nduhungirehe denies new RDF arrest claims in DR Congo

Saturday, January 03, 2026
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Africa

Minister slams MONUSCO over ‘mild’ condemnation of deadly Masisi drone attack

Saturday, January 03, 2026
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International

US says Venezuelan President Maduro, wife captured in 'large scale strike'

Saturday, January 03, 2026
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International

Unity, culture highlight Rwandans’ New Year fete in Moscow

Saturday, January 03, 2026
Newborns in Rwanda will now get a Hepatitis B vaccine dose within 24 hours of birth, according to RBC.
Health

Newborns to get Hepatitis B vaccine

Saturday, January 03, 2026
A drone attack killed at least six people in Masisi on Friday, January 2. The AFC/M23 rebels blamed government forces for the attack.
Africa

Kinshasa's drone kills six, injures 41 in Masisi, says AFC/M23

Friday, January 02, 2026
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Rwanda

‘It’s a country of peace’: How 21-year-old South Sudanese fell in love with Rwanda

Friday, January 02, 2026
All public transport buses operating in Kigali are expected to be electric by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure. Courtesy
Economy

Six major projects to watch in 2026

Friday, January 02, 2026
CMA also plans to develop the regulation on Exempted Collective Investment Schemes in the 20252026 Financial year.
Economy

2025 marked a turning point for the capital market

Friday, January 02, 2026
Willy Mugenzi, the former journalist, the author of Cow for Peace, speaks to The New Times in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Culture

Ex-journalist shines a light on role of cows in promoting reconciliation in new book

Friday, January 02, 2026
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Rwanda

IN PICTURES: Rubavu ushers in 2026 in style, applauds security

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa presided over the High Council of the Judiciary that dismissed two judges and a court registrar over corruption-related acts on Wednesday, December 31.
Law

Judiciary: 15 new appointments as three officials are sacked

Thursday, January 01, 2026
A choir sing during the Holy communion that was led by Father Innocent Consolateur at Saint-Michel Cathedral on January 1. Courtesy
Religion

Faith leaders encourage positivity, God-centred plans in 2026

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Rwandans had a detailed system of timekeeping long before the introduction of watches. Time was read from nature, guided by the movement of the sun, animals, birds and daily human activity.
Rwanda

How ancient Rwandans counted years

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Olivier Mbabazi, a veterinary officer at SABAN abattoir in Nyabugogo, Kigali, showing one of the cold rooms for meat handling to The New Times’ journalist, at the facility, on December 31, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda

Festive season: Chicken, beef demand triggers price hikes

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda delivered a message on peace at Saint Michel Cathedral in Kigali.
Religion

Messages of peace, hope and faith as believers welcome 2026

Thursday, January 01, 2026