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The new instructions aimed at strengthening the management of funds arising from the execution of enforcement orders. Courtesy
Law

New rules to fix gaps in how court-ordered funds are handled

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the initiative signed on Monday, May 18. Courtesy
Featured

New fruit tree initiative to help feed over 4,000 schools, conserve environment

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the meeting held under the theme “Educating for the Future of Work AI-Enabled Pedagogies for Africa’s Next Generation.”
Featured

African universities race to align education with AI-driven future of work

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Italian delegation brought together government institutions and private sector actors to showcase expertise in infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Italy ramps up Africa investment, infrastructure drive at CEO forum

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Dr Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, during a meeting in Kigali in 2025. File
Energy

Inside Rwanda's nuclear development ambitions

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during the inaugural Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali on July 1, 2025. File
Energy

Africa nuclear energy summit opens in Kigali

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
develoPPP Ventures has opened applications for its fifth cohort in Rwanda.
Featured

Press release: develoPPP Ventures opens applications for fifth cohort in Rwanda with €100,000 in catalytic matching capital for high-impact start-ups

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Students during ICT lesson at Mother Mary International School Complex in Kimironko. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Technology

As AI reshapes learning, can schools keep up?

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Members of the Parliament during the session on Monday, May 18. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

MPs demand action as financial management gaps persist

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Health workers carry the body of a suspected Ebola victim for burial at a cemetery in Freetown December 21, 2014. REUTERS/Baz Ratner (SIERRA LEONE - Tags: HEALTH DISASTER) - RTR4IV65
Health

What does the declaration of Ebola as a global health emergency mean?

Monday, May 18, 2026
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Security

PHOTOS: Senior officers begin Defence Policy Course at Nyakinama

Monday, May 18, 2026
The U.S. Army, in partnership with the Nigerian government, carried out additional strikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, May 17.
International

US conducts further strikes against ISIS in Nigeria

Monday, May 18, 2026
Minister Habimana and other officials visit a pineapple farm near Lake Mugesera on May 16. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Infrastructure

Minister Habimana urges Ngoma residents to protect public infrastructure

Monday, May 18, 2026
The New Times
Politics

The history and realisation of universal adult suffrage in Zimbabwe

Monday, May 18, 2026
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Rwanda

Genocide memorial unveiled at California State University

Monday, May 18, 2026
Elvis Nkundanyirazo, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, shares his testimony during a commemoration event at Ndera.
Kwibuka

Genocide survivor recounts father’s last days at Ndera Seminary

Monday, May 18, 2026
Local Government Minister Dominique Habimana and officials during a tour in Kirehe District. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Kirehe: Rice farmers seek govt help to recover Rwf64m owed by buyer

Monday, May 18, 2026
Rwandan artiste Florien Uworizagwira, popularly known as Yampano, has been arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau.
Crime

Singer Yampano arrested over alleged assault, threats

Monday, May 18, 2026
Canal+ Officials observe a moment o silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Kwibuka

CANAL+ top executives join Rwanda in honouring Genocide victims

Monday, May 18, 2026
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday, May 17, announced the postponement of this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations an outbreak of the Ebola virus.
Religion

Ebola virus: Uganda postpones Martyrs’ Day celebration

Monday, May 18, 2026