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Former Ethiopian President and African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Elder Sahle-Work Zewde, delivers her remarks during the launch of the initiative in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza

New academy launched in Kigali to train Africa’s women leaders

Monday, August 03, 2026

Rwandan politician, PL Chairperson, Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Donatille Mukabalisa, passed away on Thursday, July 30. File

Political leaders pay tribute to former Speaker Mukabalisa

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Liberal Party (PL) chairperson Senator Donatille Mukabalisa, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, following an illness. File

Liberal Party mourns its leader Donatille Mukabalisa

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Senator Donatille Mukabalisa died on Thursday, July 30, due to an illness. A former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Mukabalisa had served in the Rwandan Parliament since 2000.

Who was Senator Donatille Mukabalisa?

Thursday, July 30, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses participants of the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28. Photos by Village Urugwiro

‘Be problem solvers, not complainers,’ Kagame tells youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses participants of the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28.

Kagame tasks Itorero youth to protect Rwanda’s progress

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

President Paul Kagame met with the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28. Courtesy

Kagame meets with Itorero Indangamirwa participants

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Singita Kwitonda Lodge has been ranked the second-best luxury hotel in the world in the 2026 edition of “The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth

Singita Kwitonda named world’s second-best luxury hotel

Monday, July 27, 2026

AWF Chief Executive Officer Kaddu Sebunya speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on Saturday, July 25. Photo by Kellya Keza

Why conservation is emerging as Africa’s next economic frontier

Monday, July 27, 2026

American philanthropist Bill Gates addresses delegates during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation on Wednesday, July 22. Courtesy

Bill Gates urges early AI rollout in Africa to narrow health gap

Thursday, July 23, 2026

First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation held at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), on Wednesday, July 22.

First Lady says solutions to maternal deaths exist, delivery is the problem

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Bill Gates and other delegates at the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation held at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Butaro on Wednesday, July 22. RBA

Bill Gates in Butaro for dialogue on maternal, child health

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana guides American philanthropist Bill Gates during his visit at Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Centre on Tuesday, July 21. Courtesy

Bill Gates visits Rwanda’s health intelligence centre

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) has revised down the estimated cost of its planned Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST) to about $500 million, down from an earlier estimate of $800 million.

Cost of planned Bugesera nuclear science centre cut to $500 million

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

American philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates visited TKMD Syringes Manufacturing to on Monday, July 20.

Bill Gates tours Rwamagana projects expanding access to healthcare

Monday, July 20, 2026

American billionaire Bill Gates is in Rwanda to explore the country’s progress in health, artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure.

Bill Gates in Rwanda to explore health, AI progress

Monday, July 20, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses the RPF-Inkotanyi Bureau Politique meeting in Kigali, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kagame said Rwanda will continue speaking out about its regional security threats, particularly the presence of the FDLR genocidal militia. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame vows to keep speaking out on FDLR threat: ‘I will only shut up when I’m dead’

Saturday, July 18, 2026

President Paul Kagame, the Chairman of RPF-Inkotanyi, addresses the party’s Bureau Politique meeting in Rusororo, on Friday, July 17. Photos by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame tells youth to invest in long-term growth, not 'vibes'

Friday, July 17, 2026