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Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Xiplomacy: From promise to progress

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Inkundamahoro Building in Kigali reopened on Tuesday, August 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Inkundamahoro Building reopens as sanitation fixes are underway

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The programme, announced on Monday, August 10, will be managed by the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), making Planet’s satellite imagery and data available. Courtesy

Rwanda partners with US company Planet Labs to expand satellite data use

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Eugene Mutangana, Executive Secretary of the Rwanda Nature Foundation addresses journalists in Kigali on Tuesday, August 11. Photos by Elvis Muco

22 baby gorillas to be named at Kwita Izina 2026

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Apostle Alice Mignonne Kabera, Vision Bearer of Women Foundation Ministries and Senior Pastor of Noble Family Church addresses journalists in Kigali. Courtesy

14th All-Women Together Conference to bring global faith leaders, worship and transformation to Kigali

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Rwandan author and scholar Joy Uwanziga Nzamwita speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Rising with Dignity: Writing Rwanda’s values into a changing world

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Members of Parliament during a session. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Parliament flags major gaps in quality certification

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Nkombo residents cross Lake Kivu. The district officials have confirmed that they plan to build a 370-metre bridge that could soon link Nkombo Island to the mainland. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Rusizi mulls aerial bridge over Lake Kivu to link Nkombo Island

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

A 566 new soldiers formally enrolled into the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) after successfully completing six months of basic military training.

PHOTOS: Nearly 700 CAR soldiers graduate from RDF-led training

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses a delegation of business leaders from the Chief Executives Organization (CEO), in Kigali on Monday, August 10. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva discusses investment opportunities with visiting business leaders

Monday, August 10, 2026

Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga speaks to the journalists in Uganda. Courtesy

Africa must end reliance on external donors for peace efforts – Rwivanga

Monday, August 10, 2026

A major earthquake has struck Colombia, damaging buildings in several parts of the country and leaving an unspecified number of people injured, international media outlets report.

7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia

Monday, August 10, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses 769 graduates who completed the civic education programme, at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre in Gabiro. Photo Kellya Keza

PM tips Indangamirwa graduates on discipline, integrity

Monday, August 10, 2026

Some of the 769 young people demonstrate smo skills acquired during the graduation of 16th cohort of Itorero Indangamirwa on Monday, August 10. Photos by Kellya Keza

PHOTOS: Over 700 youths graduate from Itorero Indangamirwa

Monday, August 10, 2026

A presidential order has set out the electoral colleges that will elect local leaders across Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

New presidential order sets out who votes in local govt. elections

Monday, August 10, 2026

The transport category recorded a 24.2 per cent annual increase and a 1.3 per cent increase on a monthly basis. Photo by Kellya Keza

Energy, transport prices push inflation to 14.5%

Monday, August 10, 2026

Exhibitors showcase products made from locally grown crops during the Agri-Show in Kigali. The Rwanda Food Innovation Partnership will serve as the implementation vehicle for the Rwanda Food Innovation Ecosystem Strategy.

New food innovation platform to launch with $20m funding ambition

Monday, August 10, 2026

Hope Mumararungu, a beneficiary of Numida's loan, in her business in Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District. All photos by Craish Bahizi

How Numida's fast digital loans are helping Rwanda's SMEs grow

Monday, August 10, 2026

Veterinarians treat a dog at New Vision Veterinary Hospital in Nyarutarama, Kigali. Courtesy

Inside Kigali’s specialised hospital for dogs and cats

Monday, August 10, 2026

A view of a newly constructed Ngoma- Bugesera-Nyanza road, a shorter route for freight trucks travelling between Tanzania and Rwanda’s Southern and Western provinces. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza

New Bugesera road cuts freight time, opens up trade opportunities

Monday, August 10, 2026