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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
Dr Solomon Dersso, a member of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on July 27. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

The world has yet to learn from Rwanda’s tragedy, says AU rights official

Thursday, August 01, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto announced the listing of the country's first Islamic bond, the Linzi Sukuk at the Nairobi Securities Exchange on Wednesday, July 31.

Kenya lists US$23m Islamic bond on stock exchange

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
A new law governing persons and family has been officially gazetted, including several key changes. Photo: File.
Rwanda

New law for family and persons gazetted: What you should know

Wednesday, July 31, 2024