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Open-visa, infrastructure-ready: Why Rwanda is rewriting hosting rules

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Lt Gen Innocent Kabandana.
Security

Lt Gen Kabandana remembered as a patriot, man of integrity

Monday, September 08, 2025
DJ duo 2Disruptive, made up of Sethu Maq and Andy Rala, are headlining tonight at Atelier du Vin Parking for Here 2Disrupt, an event showcasing live energy, bold fashion, and Kigali’s most fearless crowd. COURTESY.
Showbiz

More than 10 ways to enjoy Kigali’s final weekend of August

Friday, August 29, 2025
Some Members of Parliament and government officials during a plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies, on July 29, 2025, which passed the law approving the ratification of the peace agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda, signed in Washington on 27 June 27 (courtesy).
Africa

Rwanda Parliament dismisses 'unfounded allegations' by Congo house speaker

Friday, August 01, 2025
Musician Lionel Sentore introduced himself as one of the best artistes in the diaspora when he launched his debut album 'Uwangabiye' in a homecoming concert held at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village on Sunday, July 27-All photos by Kellya Keza
Music

PHOTOS: Lionel Sentore launches ‘Uwangabiye’ album in homecoming concert

Monday, July 28, 2025
Rwanda national ballet "Urukerereza" during their performance at the celebration of the 31st Liberation Day in Japan. Photos by Davis Higiro
Music

Liberation Day: Urukerereza steals the spotlight at World Expo 2025 in Japan

Sunday, July 06, 2025
Amb. Phillip Stalder, Head of Africa and Francophonie Division at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on June 3. Photo by Emanuel Dushimimana
International

Switzerland to open embassy in Kigali

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
The president of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF), Hilarion Etong (Right) and Senate President Francois Xavier Kalinda and Speaker of Chamber of Deputies Gerturde Kazarwa during a meeting in Kigali
Africa

La Francophonie Assembly hopes parliamentary diplomacy can help end eastern DR Congo conflict

Thursday, May 29, 2025
First Lady Jeannette Kagame awarded 123 top-performing girls from primary, secondary, and advanced levels during the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Girls' Education Promotion Campaign in Kigali on May 24. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Education

First Lady Jeannette Kagame awards over 100 best-performing school girls

Saturday, May 24, 2025
A teacher assists a student during a reading exercise at Groupe Scolaire Kimisange. Dan Gatsinzi
Education

What will Rwandan schools get from 2025/2026 govt budget?

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rwanda began offering visas upon arrival to all Africans in 2018 and transitioned to a visa-free regime in 2023. Only three other countries – The Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles – are visa-free for all African nationals. File

Talk without action: The crisis of leadership in Africa’s integration

Monday, May 12, 2025
President Paul Kagame meets with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris, on Wednesday, May 7. Photos by Village Urugwiro
International

Kagame, Macron hold talks in Paris

Wednesday, May 07, 2025