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Rwanda’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Innocent Muhizi, presents his Letters of Credence to the GovernorGeneral of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro, during an official ceremony held on Wednesday, April 1

High Commissioner Muhizi presents credentials to New Zealand Governor General

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

President Kagame meets Mahamoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania's Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, March 31. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Tanzania foreign minister discuss bilateral ties

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

A landslide occurred in Karongi District following heavy rainfall. The district is among the areas expected to experience significant rainfall in April in Rwanda. Courtesy

Heavy rains, strong winds forecast in April

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Chairperson of RDRC Valerie Nyirahabineza and Jean Maurice Uwera, Government Deputy Spokesperson handing over IDs to one of the E-x combatants who graduated at Mutobo Demobilisation Center on Tuesday, March 31.

Over 200 ex-FDLR combatants reintegrated back in society

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

A panel discussion at the fifth edition of the International Francophone Book Meeting in Kigali is taking place from March from 25-28.

Rwandan writers take stage at Francophone book meeting

Friday, March 27, 2026

Emmanuel Mugisha, Executive Secretary of the Rwanda Media Commission (RMC), during his presentation at the National Advocacy Dialogue held in Kigali on Thursday, March 26. Photos by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo

Experts call for adoption of UPR recommendations on media

Friday, March 27, 2026

Edmond Tubanambazi, First Counsellor at the Rwandan embassy in Geneva, delivered the statement at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday, March 25. Courtesy

Rwanda urges de‑escalation amid Middle East tensions

Thursday, March 26, 2026

A landslide claimed the lives of three people in Rugerero Sector of Rubavu District following heavy rains on Wednesday, March 25. Courtesy

Rubavu: Woman, two-year-old daughter killed after house collapses after heavy rains

Thursday, March 26, 2026

The 2026 Africa CEO Forum, scheduled for May 14–15 in Kigali. Dan Gatsinzi

Kigali set to host Africa CEO Forum in May

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

RIB detectives have begun investigating the death of people, including a student at RP-Tumba College in Rulindo District.

New details emerge on two students found dead in Rulindo

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Authorities in Rulindo District have begun investigating the death of two people, including a student at Rwanda Polytechnic Tumba College.

Two students found dead in Rulindo District

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Aloys Kayiranga, one of the survivors of Nyange shares the testmony during the 29th commemoration. He was 19 when the attacker stormed Ecole Secondaire de Nyange in Ngororero District.

Former Nyange student recalls gruesome attack of March 18, 1997

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Mayor of Ngoma District Nathalie Niyonagira. Ngoma district has been ranked the first district in Imihigo rankings for the 20242025 fiscal year, following a three-year gap in publications.

Ngoma tops Imihigo ranking as publication resumes

Monday, March 23, 2026

Veteran Traditional singer Timothée Ngombwa, known for his patriotic songs that carry deep historical meaning, has passed away at the age of 80. Courtesy

Timothee Ngombwa who composed “Ziravumera” dies aged 80

Friday, March 20, 2026

President Kagame meets with graduate students and fellows from the Harvard Kennedy School,who are concluding their week-long Harvard Rwanda Trek 2026.

PHOTOS: Kagame talks governance with visiting Harvard, Tufts students

Thursday, March 19, 2026

WASAC technician tries to fix a water pipe at Kanombe in Kigali. 67 old pipelines in 11 districts are being upgraded, officials said on Tuesday, March 17.FILE

Dozens of old pipelines to be upgraded to end water shortages

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Rwanda Investigation Bureau Spokesperson Thierry Murangira briefing journalists about the group of suspects involved in property fraud, on March 17. Courtesy

How one businessman lost Rwf350m to property scammers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sudanese refugee Nidhal Mudharahadiya Mohammed Khalifa speaks during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Photo by Keza Kellya

Displaced by war, Sudanese refugee rebuilds life in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

President Kagame meets Hugh Evans, Founder and CEO , ahead of the third Move Afrika edition, headlined by Doja Cat at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro.

Kagame meets Global Citizen boss as Kigali hosts third Move Afrika concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has issued a final call to 496 registered vehicle owners to complete ownership transfers within 30 days. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Nearly 500 owners risk losing vehicles over incomplete transfers

Tuesday, March 17, 2026