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The elections for Members of Parliament (MPs) set for July, a total of 199 female candidates qualified for the final list are vying for 24 seats. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections

How elections for women MPs will be held

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Senators during a plenary sitting of the Senate held in March 2024 (photo from the Parliament of Rwanda)
Elections

Elections of Rwanda’s senators slated for September

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
A view of Mahoko trading center. All the photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Economy

Rubavu businesses reopen after devastating floods

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Fatima Soleman, CEO of Mister Roof and delegates at the event aimed to discuss investment opportunities and challenges, with the aim to enhance development in the real estate sector. All photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
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FEATURED: Mister Roof convenes property developers and the City of Kigali to advance real estate development

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
President Paul Kagame speaks to journalists during an interview on the national broadcaster RBA aired on Monday, June 17. While commenting on what he aspires to do if re-elected to the office, Kagame insisted that people who want to move fast and reach far will always challenge themselves to do more. Photo: Village Urugwiro.
Elections

Democracy is built over time, not decreed – Kagame

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Consolee Uwimana, the newly appointed Minister of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) during the interview. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Women

“Building strong Rwandan families”- New Gender Minister Uwimana outlines priorities

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Some members of the Cuban medical brigade that is in Rwanda as part of the early phases of implementing the 4x4 strategy during the orientation meeting in Kigali on June 4. Courtesy
Health

Cuban medics set to enhance Rwanda's healthcare

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Rwandans in Diaspora during Rwanda Day event in Netherland. Courtesy
Rwanda

What opportunities does Rwanda’s financial sector offer to diaspora?

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
President Paul Kagame during an interview on the national broadcaster RBA aired on Monday, June 17.
Africa

Rwanda will not take responsibility for DR Congo's domestic issues - Kagame

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has said his party uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) will join the opposition alliance in parliament.
Africa

South Africa: Zuma’s party joins opposition alliance

Monday, June 17, 2024
Rwanda Security Forces on duty in Cabo Delgado. The European Union is considering providing up to €40 million in support to anti-terrorism operations by Rwandan Security Forces (RSF) in Mozambique. Mugwiza

EU mulls €40m support to Rwandan forces in Mozambique

Monday, June 17, 2024
Frank Murangwa, a seasoned Rwandan tourism strategist, was named the Regional Director for Africa at the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) .Courtesy
Africa

Global meetings body names Rwandan Frank Murangwa regional director for Africa

Monday, June 17, 2024
President Paul Kagame (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, on May 17, 2024, as he seeks re-election as the Head of State. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Elections

I will keep challenging myself to do more, Kagame promises ahead of elections

Monday, June 17, 2024
President Paul Kagame during an interview on the national broadcaster RBA aired on Monday, June 17.
Rwanda

Kagame calls for African solidarity to overcome global challenges

Monday, June 17, 2024
10 dead grey cranes on a rice farm of one of the residents at the Umuvamba Valley in Uwinkiko Village, Rwempasha Cell, Nyagatare District, on Saturday, June, 17. Courtesy
Environment

Nyagatare: Ten grey cranes poisoned, suspect apprehended

Monday, June 17, 2024
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Education

Over 20,000 candidates to undertake practical national exams

Monday, June 17, 2024
L-R: Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Phillipe Mpayimana.
Elections

A look at Rwanda’s three presidential candidates

Monday, June 17, 2024
Social media influencers lay wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide during a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, June 16. Courtesy

Social media influencers pay tribute to Genocide victims, vow to fight denial

Monday, June 17, 2024
Beata Uwamaliza Habyarimana, CEO of BK Group Plc (L) hands over a cheque to the overall winners Stella Matutina Secondary School at the event at Norrsken on Saturday, June 15.
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FEATURED - Money Makeover Challenge: iDebate Rwanda and BK Foundation Award Secondary Schools for Innovative Projects

Monday, June 17, 2024