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The policy and legal coordinator at Transparency International Rwanda, Colette Ndabarushimana, speaks to The New Times on July 5, 2023, in Kigali Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya.

Watchdog calls for 'safe spaces' for whistleblowers

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The port whose construction works are underway, lying at 2 ha, is located in Rubavu District, Nyamyumba Sector at the shores of Lake Kivu. All photos: Germain Nsanzimana.

Photos: Inside proposed Rubavu Port

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

I&M Bank Rwanda Plc showcased its array of digital products while engaging with numerous existing customers to facilitate transactions at the Rwanda International Trade Fair, Expo 2023. Photos by Craish Bahizi

I&M Bank showcases digital services at Expo, deepens relations with clients

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

President Paul Kagame meets with Lt Gen (rtd) Romeo Dallaire, founder of the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security, at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame meets Romeo Dallaire

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Some of the vehicles seized by Traffic police officers during a recent operation that resulted in the confiscation of 164 motorcycles and 39 cars on Monday, with traffic inspections set to continue.

Police moves to enforce order for public buses to keep interior lights on

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Some of over 50,000 believers during the celebration of the Assumption Day at Kibeho in Nyaruguru District on Tuesday, August 15. Delivering his message to thousands of pilgrims from various nations, Mgr Celestin Hakizimana, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gikongoro, urged them to emulate the Virgin Mary, whom he said experienced temptations and severe sufferings but remained faithful to God. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Bishop Hakizimana urges redemption as Rwandans mark Assumption Day

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that United Nations peacekeepers in DR Congo will begin departing the country in an “accelerated withdrawal,”. Internet

UN troops in DR Congo ‘set to be withdrawn’

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Bugesera District Mayor Richard Mutabazi during a past interview . Mayor Mutabazi has confirmed the suspensions of some local leaders. File

Why Bugesera suspended local leaders

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Margaret Jjuuko, a seasoned professor at the University of Rwanda. All photos: Courtesy.

Seasoned scholar Jjuuko on achievements, gender parity in media and bringing more women on board

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

A view of University Teaching Hospital of Butare in Huye District. File

Scientists to investigate high prevalence of epilepsy in Southern Rwanda

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump makes a keynote speech at a Republican fundraising dinner in Columbia, South Carolina, on August 5, 2023 [Sam Wolfe - Reuters]

Ex-US President Trump charged over election meddling

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

An African Union session at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. PHOTO _ TONY KARUMBA _ AFP

African Union hosts Niger talks

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The New Times

PRESS RELEASE: Brewing unity beyond borders: Luxmi Tea, India and Silverback Tea, Rwanda blend cultures and competencies in a shared cup of progress

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Students during online courses at University of Rwanda's Gikondo Campus. Rwanda comes second in Africa when it comes to signing up for online business courses. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda second in Africa in online business courses enrolment – report

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Ndatana and his wife feed white storks in Kicukiro. According to Ndatana, feeding young white storks is important. He said these birds have some cultures similar to those of humans.Courtesy

One man’s fight to protect Rwanda’s historic bird species

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Romeo Dallaire with his wife Marie Michaud during a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, August 11 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Canadian General relives Rwanda experience in new book

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Thousands of Catholic Church believers during a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why Assumption Day carries special meaning for Rwandan believers

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

President Paul Kagame, Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors president and vice-chair and Giants of Africa co-founder (R) and and Andrew Feinstein, the project’s co-sponsor(L) with delegates during a tour at the official groundbreaking ceremony of the “Zaria Court Kigali" on Monday, August 14. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda Sports City: 10 things about Zaria Court

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Officials unveil AGRA’s new five-year Rwanda Strategic Plan, on August 14. All photos: Courtesy.

AGRA’s Rwanda strategy offers agribusiness opportunities for youth

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Clerics lead a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Assumption Day: Cleric talks significance, urges Catholics to rekindle faith, forgiveness and love

Monday, August 14, 2023