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The United States government has welcomed the resumption of negotiations between DR Congo and the AFC-M23 rebel movement in Doha.
Africa

Renewed Doha talks ‘critical step’ to peace deal, says Trump advisor

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Congolese refugees during a peaceful march on March 8, 2024. Photo by Willy Mucyo

August 22, 1997: A reminder of the forgotten Congolese Tutsi refugees

Friday, August 22, 2025
Aisa Kirabo Kacyira died on August 12, aged 61.
Rwanda

Aisa Kirabo Kacyira to be laid to rest on Tuesday

Monday, August 18, 2025
Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa, during an interview with The New Times in Kigali on August 1, 2025. She spoke about sports, leadership, and breaking barriers across the continent. Photo by Willy Mucyo.
Basketball

Akamanzi on sports, leadership and breaking boundaries

Monday, August 18, 2025
Members of Banyamulenge community in Rwanda during the commemoration of Gatumba massacre in 2004, at Dove Hotel in Kigali on Wednesday, August 13. Courtesy Courtesy
Africa

What hope remains for Banyamulenge pursuing justice for Gatumba victims?

Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, and the African Development Bank group (AfDB Group) Rwanda Country Manager Aissa Touré Sarr during the signing event on August 12. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda, AfDB to partner for Gabiro Agribusiness Hub phase 2

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Aisa Kirabo Kacyira died on August 12, aged 61.
Politics

Somali president, other leaders mourn Rwandan diplomat Kirabo Kacyira

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Chandra Trifonov, EA Agro’s CEO one of investors Gabiro Agri Business Hub, guiding Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva during a tour on Saturday, August 9. Photo: Courtesy
Agriculture

Foreign firms bet on Gabiro hub as agriculture booms

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Diplomat Aissa Kirabo Kacyira passes away on Tuesday, August 12. File
Rwanda

Diplomat, former Mayor of Kigali Aisa Kirabo Kacyira passes away

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Burera District. Irish potato and maize farmers have warned of a likely decline in production as the prices of pesticides and fungicides continue to rise.
Agriculture

New biotech maize trials offer hope against fall armyworm devastation

Monday, August 11, 2025
Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy

Manufacturing consent: Rwanda, DR Congo, and the Western media machine

Sunday, August 10, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe, along with his Zimbabwean counterpart, Amon Murwira, address journalists after signing the agreements in Kigali on Tuesday, August 6.
Africa

Nduhungirehe commends Zimbabwe for championing regional response to DR Congo crisis

Thursday, August 07, 2025