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The two day event brought together more than 500 participants under the theme “Empowered Girls for Future Readiness Skills, Innovation, Impact,”
Featured

Girls Conference at UR ignites bid for young women to lead Rwanda’s STEM future

Monday, March 23, 2026
An ophthalmologist screens a patient at Masaka Hospital. Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana told MPs that the number of specialist healthcare workers in Rwanda has increased since 2023. Photo Bahizi.
Health

Govt scales up specialist doctors, shifts focus to eye, dental care

Friday, March 20, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga said the construction of the university is already underway in Bumbogo, Gasabo District in Kigali. Courtesy
Security

RDF spokesperson outlines plan for National Defence University

Friday, March 20, 2026
The roundtable brought together 28 participants representing different institutions. Photo by Kellya Keza
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Chancen International and HEC convene stakeholders to advance student financing dialogue in Rwanda

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Minister Ugirashebuja’s statement during Rwanda-UK arbitration proceedings

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

A generational curse that can be averted

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Joseph Nsengimana, the Minister of Education during the launch of a twinning project aimed at strengthening early childhood education and community support for learning in Rwanda. Courtesy
Education

Why new project to strengthen early childhood education matters

Monday, March 16, 2026
Participants follow a panel discussion at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Barriers, opportunities that shape Africa’s fintech sector

Monday, March 16, 2026
The report shows that between 2020 and 2025, authorities recorded 1,335 cases of unlawful mineral extraction, largely carried out by young people aged between 18 and 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Parliament report exposes drivers of illegal mining in Rwanda

Monday, March 16, 2026
State Minister for Eduaction Claudette Irere speaks at the launch of the stakeholders’ sensitisation forum on the EAC Common Higher Education Area in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Courtesy
Education

Meaningful EAC integration requires strong higher education, says minister

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Unity Club Intwararumuri launched the fifth cohort of the Ndi Umunyarwanda programme in schools. Courtesy
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Ndi Umunyarwanda launched in schools

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), Edward Kadozi, speaks to The New Times in Kigali on August 6, 2025. FILE
Education

What should universities know about the new HEC orders?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026