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Uwihanganye (L) presents his letters on credence to the Sultan of Brunei. Courtesy

Rwanda’s first non-resident High Commissioner to Brunei presents letters of credence

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Clotilde Mbaranga Gasarabwe, the Chairperson of the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) during the interview with The New Times in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Central Bank Deputy Governor Justin Nsengiyumva addresses participants in the Annual research Conference in Kigali. Courtesy

Research crucial to advancing digital payments, says deputy central bank governor

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Government officials lay a wreath to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Ntarama Genocide Memorial, in Bugesera District, on Friday, May 16

Kwibuka 31: Public servants urged to shun division, discrimination

Saturday, May 17, 2025

From left to right Gao Zhiqiang, economic counselor at the Chinese embassy, Lin Hang, Charge d'affaires, and Zhang Xiaohong, director of the political section, during the press conference on Friday, May 16. Photo by Kelly Rais

Rwanda-China trade doubles as exports to China increase fivefold

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Muneza urged the government to expand the distribution of discreet pill boxes that help adolescents take their medication privately, and to urgently revive student-led anti-AIDS clubs

Stigma in the schoolyard: How Rwanda is protecting HIV-positive students

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Health professionals warn that skipping doses or self-medicating is making antibiotics like amoxicillin ineffective in up to 80% of cases, driving antimicrobial resistance.

What you should know about antimicrobial resistance, an escalating global threat

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Aerial view of Kigali City.

Rwanda credit rating maintained at B with stable outlook, driven by strong, resilient growth

Saturday, May 17, 2025

ALL PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA

Over 300 Rwandans leave DR Congo following FDLR defeat

Saturday, May 17, 2025

International Crane Foundation officially launched its Rwanda office in Kigali on Thursday, May 15.Photos by Craish Bahizi

International Crane Foundation opens Rwanda office

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Rwanda Medical Supply staff gather at the company’s headquarters to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, on May 16.

Rwanda Medical Supply honours Genocide victims

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Students at IPRS are honing their technical skills as the government prepares to establish 30 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centers of Excellence nationwide. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Four key things about Rwanda's upcoming TVET Centers of Excellence

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Corneille Nangaa, coordinator of the Alliance Fleuve Congo, gestures during a press conference held in Goma in January after the rebels took over the city.Photo courtesy

AFC/M23 leader Corneille Nangaa states four reasons why his movement is fighting Tshisekedi govt

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Mental Health medics meet with residents during an awareness compaign. Courtesy

Early signs of mental health struggles you might be ignoring

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Women make up more than 60% of the agricultural labor force in Sub-Saharan Africa, but only own about 15% of agricultural land.

Unequal ground: The struggle for equity in Africa’s land governance

Saturday, May 17, 2025

This fraudulent grant announcement, falsely attributed to the Ministry of Agriculture, targets small and micro agricultural enterprises.

Fake calls for applications on the rise: Here’s how to stay safe

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Maurice Mugabowagahunde, Governor of Northern Province, assured that various measures are being considered to achieve a long-term waste management solution across the region. Germain Nsanzimana

Northern Province seeks modern landfills, waste management system

Friday, May 16, 2025

NCBA Rwanda and Kigali Golf Resort & Villas today sign a transformative partnership. Courtesy

PRESS RELEASE: NCBA Rwanda, Kigali Golf Resort sign landmark partnership to 'Change the Story' of golf

Friday, May 16, 2025

President Paul Kagame received a team of Harvard Business School students in Village Urugwiro on Friday, May 16. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame briefs Harvard students on Rwanda’s post-Genocide recovery

Friday, May 16, 2025

Children eat porridge at Mageragere ECD Centre in Nyarugenge. Sam Ngendahimana

Giving a child a home: What you need to know about adoption in Rwanda

Friday, May 16, 2025