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Amb. Phillip Stalder, Head of Africa and Francophonie Division at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on June 3. Photo by Emanuel Dushimimana
International

Switzerland to open embassy in Kigali

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
The changes are provided for under a 2025 regulation amending that of 2022 governing foreign exchange operations in Rwanda.
Finance

A look at new penalties for illegal foreign currency operations in Rwanda

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
A Tap&Go card is used at entry and exit points to track the distance covered and a refund is duly given. Photos by Keza Kellya
Infrastructure

Distance-based fare system: Kigali commuters see reasonable bus fares, but challenges remain

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
President Paul Kagame and his host, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria during their meeting on Tuesday, June 3. PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Politics

Kagame in Algeria for two-day visit

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
A nurse holds a newborn at Kigali-based hospital on January 1. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Education

Number of associate nursing students to reach 1,000

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Ugandan police deployed to the scene of an explosion at Munyonyo shrine in Kampala. Courtesy
Crime

Ugandan army says two terrorists killed after explosion in Kampala

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
The Pan African Movement – Rwanda Chapter (PAM-Rwanda) chairperson Protais Musoni during interview with The New Times in Kigali on May 28, 2025. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Politics

VIDEO: Pan-Africanism is not just history—it’s Africa’s future, says Musoni

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene is under fire over his family's alleged lavish lifestyle. GETTY IMAGES
International

Mongolia PM resigns after losing confidence vote

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Tungsten prices have surged to their highest level since 2013, driven by China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports.
Economy

Mining: Rwanda stands to gain as tungsten prices soar globally

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Goma in February. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

AFC/M23 condemns continued attacks on Banyamulenge in South Kivu

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson Thierry Murangira addresses journalists during a press conference at RIB headquarters in Kimihurura on Monday, June 2.Courtesy
Crime

Over 100 Rwandan human trafficking victims repatriated in one year

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Both parties and officials pose for a group photo at the handover of Heaven Holdings, including The Retreat, Fusion Restaurant and Heaven Restaurant to Hemingways Hospitality in Kigali on June 2. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Business

Kenya’s Hemingways Collection acquires Heaven Holdings

Monday, June 02, 2025
Hundreds of Rwandan pilgrims, during the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations taking place on June 3 at the Catholic Shrine of Namugongo in Kampala.
Religion

Hundreds of Rwandan pilgrims join Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations in Namugongo

Monday, June 02, 2025
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Security

Regional defence experts set stage for civil-military cooperation activities in Rwanda

Monday, June 02, 2025
Uwimpuwe was among thousands of the Tutsi who sought refuge at a Kabgayi Catholic Diocese-run primary school in Muhanga District. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Kabgayi massacres: Survivor tells harrowing story of father's death at hands of his best man

Monday, June 02, 2025
Participants undergo a mass screening of non-communicable deseases during the Car-Free Day mass sports on Sunday, June 1. Courtesy
Health

Young people questioned on reluctance to take NCD screenings

Monday, June 02, 2025
Maize production was estimated at 481,246 tonnes, marking a 5 per cent decrease compared to Season A of 2024.
Agriculture

Cassava production rises as maize sees decline

Monday, June 02, 2025
A student during practical national exams that were launched in May. Through project-based assessment , students from TVET, sciences among others put their skills into practice. Courtesy
Education

Secondary school students want more time for project-based assessments

Monday, June 02, 2025
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka addresses delegates at at the close of Employment Month. Courtesy
Economy

Minister Nkulikiyinka encourages workers to channel savings into Rwanda’s capital market

Monday, June 02, 2025
BK Foundation, in partnership with iDebate Rwanda, hosted the national finale of the third cohort of the Money Makeover Challenge on Friday, May 30. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: BK Foundation, iDebate Rwanda celebrate young financial innovators in 3rd Cohort of Money Makeover Challenge

Monday, June 02, 2025