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Some of the hundreds of Rwandans and Congolese Banyamulenge who were arrested in the Burundian capital Bujumbura and its suburbs on Sunday, February 16,

Burundi must cease harassing of innocent Congolese

Monday, February 17, 2025
The M23 rebels in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Courtesy

M23: A bitter pill for eastern DR Congo’s militia epidemic or an unlikely catalyst for peace?

Monday, February 17, 2025
AFCM23 fighters walk back to the DR Congo side of the border soom after their brief show up at Rusizi 1 Border Post, on Sunday, February 16.

AFC-M23: An african struggle distorted by neo-colonial interests

Monday, February 17, 2025
On February 11, 1959, Bishop André Perraudin, then Vicar Apostolic of Kabgayi, published a pastoral letter known as the “Lent letter” that was circulated in churches all over Rwanda to brainwash Rwandans.

February 11, 1959, a day the unity of Rwandans was wounded

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Valentine’s Day traces its roots to Lupercalia, an ancient Roman fertility festival later Christianized in honor of St. Valentine

Valentine: The coloniality of love, desire, and romance

Friday, February 14, 2025
Some of residential houses of Tutsi that were burned by FDLR genocidial group members and FARDC soldiers during the fighting against M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo.

Global double standards are existential threats to Tutsi in Great lakes region

Friday, February 14, 2025
I&M Bank tellers attend to clients at the headquarters branch in Kigali City. The National Bank of Rwanda’s (BNR) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained its key interest rate at 6.5 per cent. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Stronger economy, but new taxes must be handled with care

Friday, February 14, 2025
The Hutu masses were used as pawns to further the interests of Hutu elite and Belgian colonialists. File

How ‘Hutu masses’ were pawns in sociopolitical changes of late-colonial Rwanda

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Food poisoning is an illness that people get after consuming some food or drinks that may be contaminated. Courtesy

Food poisoning: Recognising risks and ensuring safety

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The New Times

The resurgence of Amasunzu and the legacy of black resistance

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The government of Qatar, on February 12, approved a draft agreement on mutual visa waiver allowing free entry for holders of Rwandan ordinary passports.
Editorial

Rwanda’s open-door policy is paying dividends

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Rwanda Revenue Authority staff attend to taxpayers at RRA Remera Branch. Courtesy

Real Independence: Are we ready to pay for our own development?

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
For many year USAID has played a critical role in Africa, particularly in public health, education, and economic development.

America’s retreat from Africa: Will the ‘Stars and Stripes Initiative’ replace aid?

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
M23 rebels spokesperson Lt. Col. Willy Ngoma (center) and fighters celebrate after entering Goma City in eastern DR Congo on Tuesday, January 28. Courtesy

DR Congo: The mirage of freedom will not be solved by external forces but by Congolese themselves

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Nutrition offers body support in various ways. There are genetic differences, food tolerance, nutrient absorption and metabolism that can influence the effect of diet on disease occurrence.

Good feeding habits can prolong life

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The New Times

Why pulses matter and why we celebrate World Pulses Day

Monday, February 10, 2025
Heads of State and Government from the East African Community and Southern African Development Community pose for a photo at the joint meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Courtesy
Editorial

For Dar es Salaam resolutions to hold, stop holding Kinshasa with soft gloves

Monday, February 10, 2025
President of DR Congo Felix Tshisekedi addressing the United Nations General Assemby.

The World must stop shielding Tshisekedi and his government from accountability

Monday, February 10, 2025
The U.S. relies on foreign investors to finance its $34 trillion debt.

The strong dollar dilemma: A silent crisis

Sunday, February 09, 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. Courtesy

DR Congo’s endless chaos: Puppets, mercenaries and freedom fighters

Sunday, February 09, 2025