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Rwanda Defence Force officer and residents during a tree planting exercise on the banks of Sebeya river in the Congo-Nile Divide region in Rubavu District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda secures $39m to restore Congo-Nile Divide

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Olivier Kamana, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, delivers remarks during the meeting in Kigali on Monday, July 29. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture

Technology, innovation could unlock Africa’s agriculture potential

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
On July 5, 2024, Algeria celebrated the 62nd anniversary of its hard-won and proud independence.

A closer look at 62 years of Algeria’s independence, transformation and growing diplomatic clout

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
RAB announced an increase in agricultural production for the first quarter of 2024, spanning from September 2023 to February 2024, with an increase of 316,000 tons in crop yield.
Agriculture

Rwanda’s agricultural produce up by 300,000 tonnes

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Tito Rutaremara. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Security

Tito Rutaremara on why war was the only option to liberate Rwanda, why the journey continues today

Monday, July 22, 2024
Speaking to journalists on Friday, Providence Umurungi, chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, said rights of voters, candidates, media, and poll observers, among others, were generally respected
Elections

Rights body says Rwanda’s 2024 general elections were inclusive, safe and secure

Friday, July 19, 2024
Jorge Carlos Fonseca (R), the former President of Cabo Verde who led the joint African Union-Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa election observers' delegation, his deputy head of mission, Ruhakana Rugunda (C), Uganda's former Prime Minister, and other observers, in Kigali on Tuesday, July 16. International election observers commended Rwanda for a peaceful electoral environment during the July 15-16 general elections. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwandans, how dare they pull off violence-free elections?

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Runway and taxiway with drainage channel at the new airport under construction in Bugesera District. Once completed, the airport will have a 130,000-square-meter main terminal structure capable of handling 8 million passengers per year, and this is expected to increase to more than 14 million in the future. Photos: Courtesy.
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Rwanda’s new international airport ground-level works 85% complete

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
RPF Inkotanyi candidate Paul Kagame greets thousands of supporters at Nemba site in Gakenke on Thursday, July 11. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Elections

Gakenke: Kagame tells RPF supporters to reflect on history for more development

Thursday, July 11, 2024
(L-R) RPF Chairman Paul Kagame, PSD President Vincent Biruta, PL President Donatille Mukabalisa, Green Party's Frank Habineza and PS imberakuri's Christinne Mukabunani.
Elections

Rwanda Decides: Top 13 campaign pledges candidates have made so far

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo at the meeting that aimed to foster knowledge exchange and capacity-building crucial for advancing smart agricultural practices across the continent. Courtesy
Featured

Experts mull strategies for transforming Africa’s irrigation systems

Monday, July 08, 2024