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Paul Kagame, the RPF Chairman and flagbearer in the presidential elections, addresses more than 260,000 RPF supporters from Bugesera and Nyanza districts gathered at Kindama site, Bugesera District, on Saturday, July 6.
Elections

Bugesera: No place in Rwanda is designated for people to die, says Kagame

Saturday, July 06, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen Mubarakh Muganga presents a gift to Maj Gen Frederick Leuria, the Assistant Chief of Defence Force for operations, planning, doctrine and training of the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF), in Kigali, on Friday, July 5.
Security

Rwanda, Kenya military chiefs discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Saturday, July 06, 2024
Participants at an evening of poetry reflecting liberation to life through powerful spoken word performances
Rwanda

Rwanda celebrates 30 years of liberation through poetry

Saturday, July 06, 2024
Amb Emmanuel Bugingo leads the celebrations at Mulungushi International Conference Centre to reflect on Rwanda’s transformation journey since the end of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Rwandans in Zambia celebrate Kwibohora 30

Saturday, July 06, 2024
The Chief of Defence Staff of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces, Gen Shavendra Silva inspects a guard of honour on his arrival at RDF Headquarters in Kigali on Friday, July 5. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Sri Lanka military chiefs discuss ties

Saturday, July 06, 2024
Gaetan Gatete, US Rwanda Diaspora President back in 2016, addressing the participants during the cerebration of the Liberation Day.
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Rwandans in Indiana honour RPA liberation sacrifices

Saturday, July 06, 2024
PSD first vice president Valens Muhakwa (in blue long-sleeve T-shirt), and other participants at the party's campaign rally in Gasabo District, Kigali, on July 5, 2024 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Elections

PSD says to strive for matching pension with cost of living

Saturday, July 06, 2024
Chimwemwe Chamdimba, the head of African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) programme, delivers remarks at a capacity-building workshop in Kigali on June 27, 2024. Courtesy photo
Health

Strengthening Africa's health systems: Insights from NEPAD's top official on medicines regulatory programme

Saturday, July 06, 2024
Firstcode leverages the market entry experience of its professional team members to enhance local expertise in Rwanda, providing a soft landing for foreign investors. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Ghanaian firm 'Firstcode' brings back office outsourcing expertise to Rwanda's market

Friday, July 05, 2024
PL President Donatille Mukabalisa speaking to Rubavu, Rutsiro and Nyabihu residents :Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Elections

Rubavu: Liberal Party promises to increase access to clean water

Friday, July 05, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto
Africa

Kenya: President Ruto orders debt audit, budget cuts amid protests

Friday, July 05, 2024
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Jeong Woo Jin, after signing a US $1 billion framework arrangement on Friday, July 5, in Kigali.
Business

Rwanda, South Korea ink $1bn deal to fund transport, healthcare, education projects

Friday, July 05, 2024
Sanlam General Insurance Chief Executive Officer Felix Ndatsinze. Courtesy
Business

Sanlam posts Rwf459m in underwriting loss in 2023

Friday, July 05, 2024
Keir Starmer, the leader of Britain's Labour Party, became UK Prime Minister on Friday, July5, after Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party stepped down.
International

Who is Keir Starmer, UK’s new prime minister?

Friday, July 05, 2024
The New Times
Africa

DR Congo: China condemns attack that killed six Chinese nationals

Friday, July 05, 2024
The New Times
Elections

Green Party campaigns in Rulindo, Gakenke, promises change in local leadership, MPs elections

Friday, July 05, 2024
Capt [Rtd] Mike Byusa during the interview with The New Times on Wednesday, July 3. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Liberation war veteran reflects on lessons from 30 years of nation building

Friday, July 05, 2024
A military court in DR Congo on May 3, 2024 handed a death sentence to eight soldiers, including five officers, for desertion and cowardice when fighting M23 rebels. (Photo by Glody MURHABAZI / AFP) (Photo by GLODY MURHABAZI/AFP via Getty Images)
Africa

DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battles against M23

Friday, July 05, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Kwibohora30: Rwandans abroad reflect on the ‘ambitious society’ Rwanda has become

Friday, July 05, 2024
Keir Starmer.
International

Labour Party wins UK election in a landslide victory

Friday, July 05, 2024