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President Paul Kagame welcomes Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente after taking oath of office. PM Ngirente who was reappointed by President Paul Kagame, took oath on Wednesday, August 14, coinciding with the swearing-in of new members of parliament. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

THROUGH PICTURES: How swearing-in of new MPs unfolded

Thursday, August 15, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Kagame tasks new MPs to end disorder in churches

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
According to the regulations of NEC governing the 2024 elections of senators, the submission of candidatures for the said positions runs from July 30 through August 11. Courtesy
Elections

Ten things to know about Rwanda’s senatorial polls

Friday, August 09, 2024
A believer praying from a cave. At least 100 'church caves' have been shut down in the ongoing crackdown, according to Rwanda Governance Board.
Editorial

A dignified place of worship is not too much to ask

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.
Religion

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024
Assumpta Ingabire, the Director General of NCDA, and Pauline Okumu, the National Director of World Vision Rwanda officially launch ‘Enough’ campaign on May 30. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: World Vision Rwanda launches ‘Enough’ campaign to end child malnutrition, stunting

Sunday, June 02, 2024
Abbas Mukama, the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) spokesperson, during an Ideal Democratic Party (PDI) party congress in Kigali in April. Mukama has warned NFPO member organisations to avoid dirty money ahead of the 2024 electoral campaigns. Courtesy
Politics

2024 elections: Political parties forum warns against dirty money in campaigns

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) Jean Damascene Bizimana addresses delegates during the release of the new study in Kigali. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Study shows strong post-genocide resilience among Rwandans

Thursday, April 04, 2024
Gender champions who excelled in progress of promoting positive masculinities and fostering gender equality posing for a group photo after the rewarding ceremony in Kigali
Society

Why men and boys’ engagement is key in promoting positive masculinity, gender equality

Friday, March 22, 2024
Aegis Trust will on March 22, reward gender champions in promoting positive masculinities and fostering gender equality. Courtesy
Women

'Gender champions' to be recognised for promoting positive masculinities, fostering gender equality

Friday, March 22, 2024