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A tree pranting exercise to mark Commonwealth Day 2023 during Umuganda at Queen's canopy (Ruhande Arboretum) Huye District, 11 March 2023. Courtesy
Environment

Commonwealth: Why 'UR forest' was dedicated to Queen's legacy

Monday, March 13, 2023
The 18th National Dialogue Council - Umushyikirano presided over by President Paul Kagame on February 27 and 28, 2023 came up with 13 resolutions. Photo Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

Top Umushyikirano resolutions and why they matter

Monday, March 13, 2023
Flags of the Commonwealth member states hoisted in Kigali during the CHOGM in June 2022. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
International

Commonwealth Day: What's it all about?

Monday, March 13, 2023
The New Times
Science

BioNTech first modular vaccine factory arrives in Rwanda

Monday, March 13, 2023
Students receiving sanitary pads donated to them by MKU-Rwanda.
Women

FEATURED - IWD 2023: MKU-Rwanda donates over 1,000 sanitary pads to girls

Monday, March 13, 2023
Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of AfCFTA Secretariat, Marlene Ngoyi, CEO of Fonds pour le développement des exportations en Afrique (FEDA), Denis Karera, EABC Vice Chairperson pose for a photo after the signing ceremony of the $10 billion Adjustment Fund aimed at supporting all initiatives geared towards the implementation of the AfCFTA on March 10. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

7 continental priorities region’s business community presented to AfCFTA boss

Monday, March 13, 2023
Nandi (left) explains to the writer the products and how they are used.
Health

In fine fettle: A physiotherapist’s dedication to boosting holistic wellness

Monday, March 13, 2023
The Rwanda Interfaith Council on Health (RICH), a local religious non-profit organization, has donated Rwf2.4 million to 20 teen mothers in Cyanzarwe sector, Rubavu District on March 8. The support was given to victims of sexual violence who are now teen mothers. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

FEATURED: RICH supports 20 teen mothers in Rubavu

Monday, March 13, 2023
Members of Parliament during a plenary session in 2022. In Rwanda, the fact that the legislation gave equal land rights to women and men, the parliament voted many laws in line with the protection of women’s rights after the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Women

10 landmark laws enabling women’s rights protection

Monday, March 13, 2023
Angola has announced it will send troops to eastern DR Congo. Internet
Africa

Angola set to deploy troops to DR Congo amid setbacks

Monday, March 13, 2023
During the colorful event, I&M Bank staff cut a cake to celebrate the 2023 Women’s Day, an event held in Kigali, on Saturday, March 11. Dan Gatsinzi
Women

FEATURED: At I&M Bank, women lead operations, tech units

Monday, March 13, 2023
Participants pose for a group photo during the workshop.
Health

FEATURED: UNFPA supports the use of data for maternal, and child health improvement

Monday, March 13, 2023
The New Times
International

Commonwealth Day to be celebrated around the world

Monday, March 13, 2023
Angola has announced it will send troops to eastern DR Congo a few days after a ceasefire between the M23 rebels and the government coalition failed. Internet
Security

Angola to send troops to DR Congo

Sunday, March 12, 2023
The body of Gen (Rtd) Marcel Gatsinzi arrived in Rwanda from Belgium. Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Albert Murasira, RDF General and senior officers, and family members received the body at Kigali International Airport on March 12. Courtesy
Rwanda

Body of Gen. Marcel Gatsinzi arrives in Rwanda

Sunday, March 12, 2023
Speakers in a panel discussion on the importance of digital spaces for the economy and addressing online and ICT-facilitated gender-based violence on March 11 at UR-CST. Courtesy photos
Women

Women in STEM talk ICT-facilitated GBV, empowering young female innovators 

Sunday, March 12, 2023
Micke du Preez
Africa

Namibia: Fuel station boss suspends himself after beating up his staff 

Sunday, March 12, 2023
A photo taken in Nouakchott, Mauritania shows traffic along a street in the city. By AFP
Africa

Prison Break: Three escapees shot in Mauritania

Sunday, March 12, 2023
The New Times
Science

Dim lights reduce diabetes risk - research

Saturday, March 11, 2023
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: BK introduces 'interbank transfer feature' on ‘BK Mobiserve’

Saturday, March 11, 2023