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The Volcanoes Community Resilience Project (VCRP) is delivering visible economic and social gains, particularly for farmers working on steep, high-altitude land in Nyabihu and Musanze districts.
Featured

Featured: Major resilience project begins paying off for north-west Rwanda communities

Friday, February 27, 2026
Children during a Karate competition in Kigali in 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Our children reflect us — It’s time to step up

Friday, February 27, 2026
French prosecutors have requested a 15-year prison sentence for Claude Muhayimana, who is being tried for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Crime

Genocide: French prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for Muhayimana

Friday, February 27, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
Ntare Louisenlund School's campus in Nyamata Sector, Bugesera District. Courtesy
Featured

Featured: Ntare Louisenlund School opens its doors for Discovery Day 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Jeanine Umutesi, a female excavator operator, speaks with New Times during a visit to the Nyabisindu site on February 18. Photo by Kelly Keza.
Women

Breaking barriers: Truck driver’s daughter becomes excavator operator

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fake news and disinformation fuel propaganda, mistrust, and conspiracy theories across societies.

When the narrative machine turns on its makers

Thursday, February 26, 2026
University of Kigali main campus. From August 2016 to date, the programme has attracted over 4,000 government staff who have undertaken tuition classes through the University of Kigali, as per data from the higher learning institution. Courtesy
Featured

Elevating Excellence: How the University of Kigali’s SPEP is Shaping the Next Generation of Global Business Leaders

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during the 20th edition of Umushyikirano on February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Imihigo must evolve to accelerate innovation future

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The platform, launched on February 20, provides Rwanda’s first structured digital ecosystem focused on helping creatives build professional careers, access verified opportunities, and connect directly with clients.
Featured

MURIKA: New digital platform connects Rwandan creatives with paid opportunities

Monday, February 23, 2026
Bamboo trees planted along the shores of the Nyabarongo River, a major tributary of the Nile River in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

How Rwanda’s erosion control efforts shield Nile basin rivers

Monday, February 23, 2026
According to Meteo Rwanda above-average rainfall and strong winds are expected in late February 
Editorial

As the skies open up, let caution be our weapon

Monday, February 23, 2026