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Burundi's information minister Gabby Bugaga was found dead in the morning of Thursday, April 16. Courtesy

Mystery shrouds death of Burundi information minister

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Malema speaks during a past EFF event. Photo credit, EFF media.

Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Thursday, April 16, 2026

A dignified burial of 153 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Ntarama Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 15. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Bugesera: Survivors recall Pastor Uwinkindi’s atrocities as 150 Genocide victims are laid to rest

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Diane Umumararungu speaks to The New Times during the interview in Mayange.

Born out of rape, a woman's journey through pain, identity crisis and hope

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Visitors during a guided tour of Musanze Industrial Zone, currently under development. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Private sector flags key hurdles in industrial parks

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Rwandan exhibitors will showcase Made-in- Rwanda products at the upcoming China Import and Export Fair, scheduled for May 1 to 5.

Made-in-Rwanda products to feature at major Chinese trade fair

Thursday, April 16, 2026

(L-R) Pierre-Célestin Habiyaremye, President of PsorAfrica and Founder of the Rwanda Psoriasis, Media professional Janet Mbugua, and Frida Dunger Johnsson, Executive Director of IFPA. Courtesy

Africa’s first psoriasis forum to confront overlooked disease burden in Nairobi

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Robert Kayinamura, the Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, addresses the Security Council briefing on the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework on Wednesday, April 15. Courtesy.

No peace without FDLR neutralization, Rwandan envoy tells UN Security Council

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone. The industrial park has recorded an occupancy rate of 85 per cent in its Phase I. Courtesy.

Bugesera industrial zone investments hit $100 million

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Pacific Tuyishime has been appointed as the new Managing Director of BK Capital Ltd. Courtesy

BK Capital names Pacific Tuyishime new Managing Director

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc management and staff observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 14. Courtesy

Artistes join BPR to honour fallen staff, preserve Genocide memory

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during a press conference on Monday, March 16. Photo by Kellya Keza

Rwanda secures Rwf370bn funding to support economic growth

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Minister Marizamunda delivers his remarks during a commemoration event held at Musanze Genocide Memorial, the former Court of Appeal of Ruhengeri on Wednesday, April 15.

Defence minister warns against violence targeting Genocide survivors

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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PHOTOS: Kagame in Congo-Brazzaville for Sassou Nguesso's inauguration

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

At Ruhengeri Court of Appeal, more than 400 Tutsi who had sought refuge were killed. File

April 15, 1994: Massacres at Ruhengeri appeals court, Lake Muhazi

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Minister Jean Damascene Bizimana spoke about Kinyamateka in the Genocide against the Tutsi as he reflected on the historical role of the media in Rwanda. Courtesy

Sibomana, the Catholic priest who radicalised Kinyamateka newspaper

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

(L-R) Richard Niwenshuti, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), Judith Mbabazi, Deputy Ombudsman and Albert Nkiko, Commissioner at NEC. Courtesy

Senate approves recent Cabinet appointments

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A banking and corporate law expert, Jean Marie Ntakirutinka steps up to lead CM Advocates' Banking and Finance Department, reinforcing its strength in high-value transactions. Photo COURTESY

Career growth: Jean Marie Ntakirutinka rises to Partner at CM Advocates

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Rice farmers work in their plantation in Kinazi Sector as part of ongoing efforts under the CDAT project, which aims to rehabilitate wetlands. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura.

From floods to food security: Rwanda’s wetland overhaul boosts yields under CDAT

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026