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Both delegations pose for a group photo at INES Ruhengeri. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, Denmark varsities deepen collaboration in cancer research

Friday, May 01, 2026
Congolese expert Dr Alexis Mvuka during the recording of the inaugural episode of 'The Context' in Kigali.
Rwanda

The New Times launches podcast for deeper conversations beyond headlines

Thursday, April 30, 2026
The High Court in Kampala, Uganda has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum, 38, to death after convicting him of murdering four toddlers.
Crime

Uganda: Man who murdered toddlers sentenced to death

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during Africa CEO Forum in 2025. The upcoming Africa CEO Forum, set to take place in Kigali from May 14-15. Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Four African presidents to attend Africa CEO Forum

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Economy

China will continue to facilitate trade with Africa following zero-tariff policy: spokesperson

Thursday, April 30, 2026
The New Times

China to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties

Thursday, April 30, 2026
The New Times

China is Africa's most willing, trusted partner in sharing opportunities

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director Hannington Namara, and ESP Rwanda Managing Director Charity Kabango Lowe during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Thursday, April 30.
Featured

Equity Bank, ESP Rwanda launch pilot to accelerate 300 women-led businesses

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Workers clear a road in Ngororero District following a landslide. Courtesy.
Environment

Meteo forecasts below average rainfall in May

Thursday, April 30, 2026
An artist’s impression of Fortis Green Housing, a $25 million eco-estate that was launched in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District in Kigali. File
Economy

Real estate, mining investments surge in 2025

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, meets with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Wednesday, April 29. Courtesy
International

Nduhungirehe meets Saudi foreign minister

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Women in Rwanda continue to spend more time than men on unpaid care and household work. Courtesy
Women

What's being done to ease unpaid care burden on women

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Staff and management of Sustainable Growers lay wreaths in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Sustainable Growers pays respects to Genocide victims, reinforces “Never Again” commitment

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Genocide survivor Apollinarie Munyaneza is the author of the book 'Rugeshi Hill Where Humanity Was Buried.' Photo by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka

“What did you do to stop being Tutsi?” A survivor writes back 

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Genocide survivor Xaverina Mujawayezu speaks to The New Times during the interview in Rwamagana. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka

How a genocide widow turned personal tragedy into leadership and purpose

Thursday, April 30, 2026
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Regis Rugemanshuro and Enko Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner Cyrille Nkontchou during the signing ceremony in Kigali on April 27. Photo by Kellya Keza
Business

Who stands to benefit from Rwanda’s $100m SME fund?

Thursday, April 30, 2026
A client tests a new electric car at Rwandamotor in Gahanga, Kicukiro District, Kigali, on April 1. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Rwanda

Are rising fuel prices driving e-mobility transition?

Thursday, April 30, 2026
President Paul Kagame is expected in Botswana from May 6 to 7 at the invitation of the country’s President Duma Gideon Boko. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International

Kagame expected in Botswana for state visit

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo as the Development Bank of Rwanda officially lists its third Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) on the Rwanda Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 29. Courtesy.
Featured

BRD lists third Sustainability-Linked Bond on Rwanda bourse as it picks international investor interest

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has intensified patrol operations along the Uganda–DR Congo border in Kisoro District following attacks by the FDLR) militia. Courtesy
Africa

Uganda: Army on high alert over FDLR attacks against civilians

Wednesday, April 29, 2026