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One of the 26 houses destroyed by landslides on a hill in Gakenke District on Sunday, May 5. Courtesy
Environment

Gakenke landslides demolish 26 houses, destroy crops

Monday, May 06, 2024
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses members of parliament both chambers on Monday, May 6. Courtesy
Economy

National budget increases by 11%, climate change among priorities

Monday, May 06, 2024
BK Group Chief Executive Officer, Beata Habyarimana speaks during a meeting at BK Headquarters in Kigali on January 26, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

BK Group to hold shareholders meeting on May 22

Monday, May 06, 2024
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda names “sweet spots” for national digital currency

Monday, May 06, 2024
AU vows to safeguard security gains in Somalia ahead of troop exit. Intenet
Africa

AU vows to safeguard security gains in Somalia ahead of troop exit

Monday, May 06, 2024
Ten candidates, including transitional President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno and Prime Minister Succes Masra, are contesting in the election. Internet
Africa

Voting underway in Chad presidential election

Monday, May 06, 2024
Official during a press conference on the commencement of the fifth judiciary week on May 6
Law

Alternative dispute resolution centre set to begin operations – official

Monday, May 06, 2024
Legal experts from Central African countries pose for a group photo in Kigali on May 3. The statement follows a week-long assembly of the network for environmental lawyers from Central African countries. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda to host headquarters of Central Africa environmental legal experts’ network

Monday, May 06, 2024
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned, the murderous bombardment of the camps of the internally displaced persons in Lac-Vert and Mugunga. Courtesy
Africa

AU condemns attack on camps of internally displaced persons in eastern DR Congo

Monday, May 06, 2024
After dislodging the Islamic State-linked terrorists from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado Province, in northern Mozambique, Rwandan and Mozambican troops have moved south in the neighbouring province of Nampula, where they are pursing the terrorists.
Africa

Rwanda, Mozambique armies pursue terrorists in Mozambique’s Nampula Province

Monday, May 06, 2024
The main bridge has a total length of 520 meters and the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. (Xinhua/Hua Hongli)
Africa

Magufuli Bridge project under construction in Tanzania

Monday, May 06, 2024
Irembo staff donates blood during the exercise on Friday, May 4. Irembo, on May 4 announced its partnership with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to launch a blood donation initiative. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Irembo, Rwanda Biomedical Center team up in free blood donation drive

Monday, May 06, 2024
Khalid Musa, the Chargé d’Affaires at the Sudanese Embassy in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times in Kigali, on April 24, 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

VIDEO: Sudan needs Rwanda as partner for peace, economic development, says envoy

Monday, May 06, 2024
Rwandan exhibitors pose for a photo during the Coffee Expo Seoul 2024”, the biggest coffee exhibition in South Korea, which took place on March 21-24. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda’s green coffee secures market in Korea

Monday, May 06, 2024
Audace Niyonkuru, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Umuganda, during a session with his workmates. Courtesy
Technology

How AI tools are boosting communication sector

Monday, May 06, 2024
On May 6, 1994, the UN Security Council declined a request to beef up its forces aimed at peacekeeping in Rwanda. Courtesy of United Nations, New York Photo
Kwibuka

May 6, 1994: UN declines proposal to send more troops to Rwanda

Monday, May 06, 2024
Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire presents the 2022-23 annual report to both chambers of Parliament, on Wednesday, April 24. Photo Courtesy.
Rwanda

Key findings in 2022-2023 Auditor General’s report

Monday, May 06, 2024
Over Rwf 500m has been invested in constructing and equipping the 15 veterinary clinics across various districts.
Agriculture

Musanze: Livestock health services improved with new veterinary clinic

Monday, May 06, 2024
Participants follow a presentation during the training on “Communication Skills for Engineering Professionals” on Thursday, May 3. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Engineers in Rwanda hone soft skills through specialised training programme

Monday, May 06, 2024
Students reading books in the Library at Groupe Scolaire Kimisange in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Writers weigh in on Rwanda’s reading culture

Monday, May 06, 2024