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FDLR links to Habyarimana's son raise regional security concerns - report

Thursday, March 12, 2026

A total of 47 Burundian families comprising 74 people on Thursday March 12, voluntarily returned to their home country from Rwanda.

Over 40 Burundian refugee families head home from Rwanda

Thursday, March 12, 2026

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2026 Oscars: What you should know

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Vestine Hategekimana

Inside Gicumbi’s struggle to break cycle of child stunting

Thursday, March 12, 2026

President Paul Kagame, Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, alongside Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga and Maj. Gen. Denis Rutaha, Commandant of the Gabiro Combat Training Centre, follow a military combat presentation during the pass-out ceremony for career courses at the training centre in Gatsibo District on August 25, 2025. Photo by Village Urugwiro

What to know as parliament approves National Defence University

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks while launching the platform dubbed ‘Innovate Rwanda’at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

New digital platform to connect startups to investors

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Headquarters in Kigali.The Development Bank of Rwanda has announced the third issuance of its Sustainability-Linked Bond. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

PRESS RELEASE: BRD launches third sustainability-linked bond

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The two people were arrested on March 11 by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on charges of murder, mutilation, and concealment of human remains. Courtesy

More details emerge on Gisagara couple accused of killing visitors at their home

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Agrifood entrepreneurs in Rwanda - applications are open for the IGNITE Challenge 4.0.
Implemented by @impacthubkigali in partnership with the @worldfoodprogramme, #IgniteChallenge4 is seeking scalable, growth-stage startups, SMEs, and cooperatives working across Rwanda’s agrifood value chain.

PRESS RELEASE: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch IGNITE Challenge 4.0 to support agrifood ventures, drive job creation particularly for young women

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion as Rwanda unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) strategy, in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda launches Digital Public Infrastructure strategy to power citizen services, AI

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holding, speaks during a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Equity Group CEO Mwangi roots for tech-led finance to build Africa’s digital economy

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, Hortense Mudenge, during her presentation at the openining session of at the Inclusive FinTech Forum, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Africa seeks financial sovereignty amid global shifts

Thursday, March 12, 2026

(L-R) James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, Serigne Dioum, CEO of MNT Fintech Group during a panel discussion. Dan Gatsinzi

Digital finance offers path to wealth creation in Africa - experts

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Lee Naik, CEO and Regional President of TransUnion Africa, speaks to The New Times during an interview on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

What will shape Rwanda’s next phase of financial inclusion?

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Students enrolled in the Electrical Technology program at Mugombwa TSS, including refugees from Mugombwa Camp, assemble and wire electrical circuits during a hands-on practical training session.

How inclusive education is preparing refugee students for jobs

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Emma Lestideau speaks to The New Times during the interview her office in Remera, in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

From Hilton trainer to mentor of Rwanda’s hospitality talent

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, Désiré Rumanyika, Chief Digital and Retail Banking Officer at the bank, and Tafara Makaza, Chief Product Officer at Fixa after a panel discussion. Courtesy

Bank of Kigali launches "BK Open API" at IFF, opening doors to fintech collaboration

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Allain Guillaume Bunyoni, the former Prime Minister of Burundi has been released.

Burundi: Ex-premier Bunyoni released from prison

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rwanda National Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and Gerald Nyaoma, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, sign the agreement on Wednesday, March 11, on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech 2026. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda, Kenya sign deal to make cross-border payments easier

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

PSF members during the elections of their leaders in eastern province. In Eastern Province, Laurien Benedata was elected Chairperson, Francis Gakuba and Anitha Abayo as vice chairpersons. Courtesy

What to know as PSF elects new leaders

Wednesday, March 11, 2026