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A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
International

Some tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda across the globe joined in remembrance, honouring the more than one million lives lost in the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: How Rwandan communities abroad marked Kwibuka 32

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
The British High Commission Kigali, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, hosted DiploCup 2026 on Saturday, March 28. Photos by Kellya Keza
People

PHOTOS: DiploCup 2026 unites Kigali diplomatic community through football

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Kigali International Airport has been ranked the third best airport in Africa in the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure

Kigali International Airport ranks third best in Africa

Monday, March 23, 2026
Workers on duty at Asanti garment factory in Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Textile players push for dedicated zone to boost production

Friday, March 20, 2026
Workers package fresh avocados for export at the NAEB warehouse. According to a NAEB official, more than 90 per cent of Rwanda’s avocados are shipped to Dubai. File
Business

Govt seeks new markets as Middle East disruptions hit exporters

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Neil Ni, Chief Strategy Officer of XTransfer, speaks to The New Times during the interview during the third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Courtesy
Featured

XTransfer targets Africa to fix costly cross-border payments for SMEs

Monday, March 16, 2026
Jean-Guy Afrika, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), speaks during a panel discussion at the forum on March 11. Courtesy
Business

Outdated risk narratives still haunt Africa’s investment appeal - experts

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Stephen Constantine. Net photo
Football

Stephen Constantine returns as Amavubi head coach 

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Luxury Fragrance Retailer Dzetshal marked International Women’s Day by launching its “Gift Her Confidence” initiative at Sherrie Silver Foundation in Nyamirambo, Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

‘Gift Her Confidence’: Dzetshal marks Women’s Day with support for girls

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The New Times

Foreign envoys, journalists closely watch China's "two sessions" for policy signals amid global uncertainty

Tuesday, March 10, 2026