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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
The African Union members during the General Assembly. AU had set August 6, as the deadline for candidates vying for eight senior AU Commission positions to submit their credentials.
Africa

Four candidates shortlisted for AU top job

Thursday, August 08, 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
Rwanda Correctional Services officer hands over a release letter to convict Victoire Ingabire at Nyarugenge Prison on September 15, 2018. File

The persistence of the Hutu-Power movement and its implications for Rwanda

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
NEC has approved a list of 45 candidates to contest in the City of Kigali councilors and Executive Committee members elections.
Rwanda

Candidates for City of Kigali councillors’ elections approved

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
A woman breastfeeding her baby. The new changes aimed to ensure that a newborn child receives adequate care and that the mother has sufficient time to recover and regain strength. File
Featured

FEATURED: New changes to maternity leave law will enhance benefits for women, men – RSSB

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Coffee washing station.
Featured

FEATURED: Why supporting agri-SMEs can strengthen Rwanda’s entire food value chain

Monday, August 05, 2024
The 8.5MW plant is located in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. File
Energy

What next after Norwegian energy developer exits Rwandan market?

Sunday, August 04, 2024
Hind Hassan Abdalgalil, UNAIDS Rwanda Country Director. Courtesy
Health

HIV/AIDS: UNAIDS Rwanda Boss talks recent achievements, future challenges

Sunday, August 04, 2024
The revised family and persons law published on July 30 stipulates that one or both spouses can apply for separation without necessarily dissolving the marriage. ALEX GREEN/PEXELS
Law

Separation without divorce? Yes, new law gives married couples cooling-off period

Friday, August 02, 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