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Street children in Nyabugogo, a suburb of Kigali. Rwanda is expanding support for vulnerable children by providing shelter, education, and counselling services to help them return to a safe family. File photo
Rwanda

How vulnerable children are reintegrated into families

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Lamunu’s fieldwork in Rwanda connected global health education with community realities, including hands-on training for professionals serving older adults. COURTESY.
Women

Shaping tomorrow’s social workers: Lessons from Rwanda’s ageing care model

Friday, November 21, 2025
Miners on duty inside a tunnel in Rulindo District. Over 90 per cent of miners are still unaware of their legal rights, leaving many vulnerable to unsafe working environments. Craish Bahizi
Economy

What is needed to make mining safe for workers

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Some new houses that were given to the Genocide survivors in Ruhango District in 2021. The government has unveiled plans to construct 296 new houses for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. file
Editorial

We owe it to survivors to ensure dignified lives

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Maser Foundation treats every project like a crafted experience -- whether building classrooms, supporting healthcare access, or distributing learning materials. Courtesy photo

Africa’s power of purpose: 10 foundations to watch in 2026

Friday, November 07, 2025
The New Times

PHOTOS: Sherrie Silver’s Gala brings together Africa’s creative elite for a cause

Sunday, November 02, 2025
Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists after a joint press conference with Rwanda Social Security Board in Kigali. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health

Retirees call for urgent reforms in pension, healthcare systems

Monday, October 27, 2025
(L-R) Senators Evode Uwizeyimana, Valentine Uwamariya, and Alphonse Nkubana take the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony held in Kigali on Friday, October 24.
Politics

We will not disappoint, say new senators

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, spokesperson for the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), during the Land Forces Commanders Symposium in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Security

Five key takeaways from Land Forces Commander Symposium

Friday, October 24, 2025
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Senators, Andre Twahirwa, Evode Uwizeyimana, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu and Epiphanie Kanziza.
Rwanda

How does the Head of State appoint senators?

Monday, October 20, 2025
The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, meets with the Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, to assess efforts to improve the welfare of the elderly.  Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators push private medical insurers to cover pensioners

Monday, October 20, 2025