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The latest Regulation No. 872024 reaffirms Rwanda’s commitment to modernising cheque governance, strengthening enforcement, and aligning with international best practices to enhance financial integrity and discipline.

Evolution of cheque regulation in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Packages of medical equipment donated by USAID at Rwanda Medical Supply in 2021. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Self-reliance is only possible if we all play our role

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Some FDLR genocidal group memberes captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1. Rwanda faces an existential threat from the FDLR. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

The Phantom AID trap and why Rwanda stands tall

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Thousands of residents during President Kagame's outreach at Kibingo ground in Ruhango District, on August 25, 2022. File

My country, my phoenix

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
President Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Kibingo ground Ruhango District, on August 25, 2022. File

Why President Paul Kagame will win a war that isn't his

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, shocked the world with its release of two large language models (LLMs).

Embrace a shared future: China’s development in AI

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
The New Times

The truth about six million deaths in DR Congo

Monday, March 03, 2025
Some FDLR terrorists and génocidaires being handed over to Rwandan authorities last Saturday. PHOTO BY IGIHE

The poison of hatred: How impunity fuels genocidal ideology in the DR Congo

Monday, March 03, 2025
FDLR’s Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere was a top leader within the ranks of the genocidal group and directly has a hand in the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda.
Editorial

DR Congo crisis: Rwanda continues to be vindicated

Monday, March 03, 2025
The raft of measures imposed by the UK government against Rwanda, including suspending support towards development programmes and other measures with potential economic repercussions, is a wakeup call for Rwandans.

A diplomatic misstep rooted in paternalism

Monday, March 03, 2025
Some FDLR genocidal group memberes captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Are the days of FDLR and its reign of terror in eastern DR Congo numbered?

Monday, March 03, 2025
President Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Kibingo ground Ruhango District, on August 25, 2022. File

Rwanda’s composure in the face of misguided external pressure

Sunday, March 02, 2025
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi

Forcing Tshisekedi to the negotiating table is the only solution to DR Congo problems

Sunday, March 02, 2025
Belgium and UK are among European countries that sanctioned Rwanda. Sam Ngendahimana

Let’s say sanctions on Rwanda stay, but how will that solve DR Congo crisis?

Sunday, March 02, 2025
Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

DR Congo: Even the refugee crisis lays bare the truth

Saturday, March 01, 2025
The New Times

Why upholding patient rights is essential for better healthcare

Friday, February 28, 2025
President Paul Kagame and senior delegates pose for a photo at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) that was successfully concluded in Kigali this week, bringing together more than 3,000 participants from over 30 countries across the globe. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

The future of financial technology is right here

Friday, February 28, 2025
During President Gregoire Kayibanda’s rule, he solely wielded the judicial powers. The constitution stipulated the president and cabinet ministers would exercise the executive powers.

How Kayibanda’s PARMEHUTU eliminated opposition parties

Friday, February 28, 2025
Congolese refugees at Kigeme refugee camp during a peaceful march calling for action on the ongoing killings against Tutsi communities in eastern DR Congo on December 12, 2022. Photo by Willy Mucyo.

Why Rwandans stand in solidarity with DR Congo’s Rwandophone community

Friday, February 28, 2025
Burundi's military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo operates not solely as a state decision but as an extension of the ruling CNDD-FDD party’s influence. Courtesy

Inside Ex-FAR/FDLR unholy alliance with Burundi’s CNDD-FDD that spans 30 years

Friday, February 28, 2025