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It’s high time to turn the “Right to Foods” for a healthy, nutritious and affordable diet into reality

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Delegates during a two-day meeting of senior officials from the peace and security cluster under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects in Kigali on Thursday, October 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Security

Northern corridor peace, security meet in Kigali to explore new areas of cooperation

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Hailstorm ravaged farmers’ crops in Gakenke District on the evening of October 1. Courtesy
Environment

Hailstorm ravages crops in Gakenke, forecaster warns of heavy rains in October

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Farmers try to salvage their rice produce from a flooded plantation in the aftermath of heavy rains in Rwangingo Marshland in Nyagatare District on May 6, 2020. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture

Agriculture insurance scheme struggles with uptake

Friday, September 27, 2024
A segment of a residential hotspot identified as a high-risk zone in Gatsata. Other hotspots include Jabana, Nduba, Kimisagara, Nyakabanda, Kigali, and Mageragere sectors, as well as areas near wetlands. Photo: File
Environment

What next after identifying 326 major disaster hotspots?

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Road users wade through a flooded street after heavy rains in Kigali on January 28, 2020. Rwanda has its sights set on the next round of global climate talks at the upcoming COP29, which will take place in Azerbaijan in November. File
Environment

What Rwanda expects from COP29 in Azerbaijan

Thursday, September 12, 2024
President Paul Kagame had an interview with Xihnua ahead of his attendance of the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing. Photo by Village Urugwiro.
International

Q&A: Rwanda, China share history of overcoming immense challenges, says President Kagame

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his remarks during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. Courtesy
International

Xi’s statement at 2024 FOCAC Summit opening ceremony

Thursday, September 05, 2024
An exhibitor showcases her products during Agri show at Mulindi. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: Funding your future: A guide for Rwandan SMEs

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
The EAR Muhingo church in Musanze District is among over 300 churches to be demolished, due to failing to meet standards. Photo by Igihe
Editorial

Crackdown on illegal places of worship is for common good

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The New Times
Editorial

Hurricane Beryl: Why Rwanda’s relief aid to Caribbean countries matters

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Rwanda has donated up to $1.2 million (over Rwf1.5 billion) in support of relief efforts by Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl in late June and early July. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda donates $1.2m to Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl

Monday, August 26, 2024