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Judges during a session of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) that was recently concluded in Kigali, during a rotational session from mid-February to early March. Courtesy
Law

EACJ struggles with judgment enforcement, experts push for reform

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Dean of the School of Computing and Technology at UoK, Dr. Musoni Wilson
Featured

FEATURED: Concordia University of Edmonton partners with UoK to empower Rwanda’s future cybersecurity leaders

Monday, March 24, 2025
‘Major’ Gilbert Ndayambaje during the interview with The New Times. He said that the genocidal militia FDLR fed its combatants lies with the intention of holding them hostage. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO
Security

FDLR leaders fed us lies about life in Rwanda – ex-combatant

Monday, March 24, 2025
Alliance fleuve Congo spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka during a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in January. The rebels on Monday, March 24, announced that the Congolese army coalition’s failure to withdraw its attack drones from the town of Walikale delayed the repositioning of the rebellion’s forces in the area. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Africa

DR Congo crisis: M23 rebels say Congolese army coalition stance delaying withdraw from Walikale

Monday, March 24, 2025
Boosting soil health with cover crops. These vital components of conservation agriculture improve nutrient levels and water retention, leading to healthier, more productive lands. (Photo: RICA).

Key to preserving Rwanda’s food security lies in the soil

Monday, March 24, 2025
Religious leaders during a consultative meeting with officials from the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) to discuss new regulations governing faith-based organizations on Friday, March 21. Courtesy
Religion

Clerics raise concerns over new 1,000 signature requirement 

Sunday, March 23, 2025
Major Gilbert Ndayambaje during the interview with The New Times at the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) camp in Mutobo, Musanze District. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Africa

Ex-FDLR militia fighter speaks out on MONUSCO, FARDC support

Monday, March 24, 2025
The Sober Friendly Circle, a safe and judgement-free space where individuals battling addiction can connect, share experiences, and receive support from professionals.
Health

How sobriety TikTok videos sparked judgement-free space for healing

Sunday, March 23, 2025
Students from Harvard Kennedy School have been on a study tour in Rwanda to learn about the country’s history, culture, and development journey.
Education

Harvard students share lessons from Rwanda’s development journey

Saturday, March 22, 2025
Alliance fleuve Congo leader Corneille Nangaa gestures during the rebel movement’s first press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in January. The rebels on Saturday, March 22, announced a tactical withdraw from the town of Walikale in line with a unilateral ceasefire declared on February 22. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Africa

DR Congo crisis: M23 rebels pull out of Walikale

Saturday, March 22, 2025
Members of faith-based organisations at the engagement meeting held in Kigali, on Friday, March 21, 2025, to discuss the new regulations (courtesy photo)
Religion

Faith-based entities given one year to meet new requirements

Friday, March 21, 2025
'Kalisimbi', RwandAir's Boeing 737-800NG, undergoes pre-flight checks ahead of its maiden flight to Mumbai, India in 2017. Photo: RwandAir Flickr
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[FEATURED] Taking flight towards gender equality: The sky is not the limit, it's just the beginning

Friday, March 21, 2025