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A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. On Monday, the parliament approved the basis of a government bill, which, if fully ratified, will permit Rwandans aged 18 to get married legally. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Getting married at 18: What are “reasonable grounds” in proposed legislation?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A new draft law governing the NEC provides its commissioners shall work on a permanent basis for better results. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Politics

Four key proposed changes in electoral commission bill

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The national flag may no longer be used by a couple exchanging marriage vows should the proposed amendments to the family law be approved by the parliament. File
Law

Marriage vows: New bill seeks to scrap holding national flag

Monday, March 18, 2024
President Kagame and First Lady with other members of the ruling party during the congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front at the party’s headquarters in Rusororo on March 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro

When the Rwandan dream came to fruition

Monday, March 18, 2024
Ambassador Nkubito Manzi Bakuramutsa presenting his letters of credence to His Excellency Say Chhum, the Acting Head of State of Cambodia. Courtesy

Rwanda’s envoy to Cambodia presents credentials

Saturday, March 16, 2024
Some clients pose for a photo inside Army shop. The government is considering the possibility to include Rwanda Reserve Forces in the beneficiaries of armed forces’ shop (AFOS). Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt mulls plan for reserve forces to benefit from army shop

Saturday, March 16, 2024
The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, during his appearance in Parliament on Thursday, March 14 to give detailed explanations of the new proposed changes in the bill governing the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). He said the new changes are in line with defending the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, as well as boost its peacekeeping missions abroad. Courtesy photo
Security

Proposed changes in RDF aim to strengthen leadership and command - defence minister

Friday, March 15, 2024
EALA members during a plenary sitting that debated and adopted a report of the Assembly’s Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources on assessment of policies and laws on GMOs in EAC, on March 14, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Courtesy
Agriculture

EAC partner states divided over GMO adoption – report

Friday, March 15, 2024
Residents of Rubavu during a meeting with the Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, who reassured them that authorities are taking action to guarantee their safety. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Security

Rubavu: Residents assured of safety as authorities crack down on ‘criminal gang’

Thursday, March 14, 2024
The New Times

Lessons from RPF congress: demand more, give more and prepare for transition

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Politics

Political parties forum trains conflict resolution commissioners

Sunday, March 10, 2024
President Paul Kagame has been elected by his party RPF-Inkotanyi as its flag-bearer in the 2024 presidential elections. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Politics

2024 elections: Kagame elected RPF flag-bearer

Saturday, March 09, 2024