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Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Eric Mahoro speaks at at the event to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech at Kigali Genocide Memorial on June 18. Courtesy

Five-year plan proposed to combat hate speech

Friday, June 19, 2026

Deexon Muhizi, founder of iGiTREE, a genealogy and genetic platform.

Entrepreneurs question SMEs lending models

Friday, June 19, 2026

Louise Kanyonga, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Zigama Credit and Savings Society (Zigama CSS). File

What Louise Kanyonga’s appointment means for Zigama CSS

Friday, June 19, 2026

Munyax Eco founder Francine Munyaneza speaks to The New Times during the interview. She started the solar energy company in 2013. Photos by Craish Bahizi

How Francine Munyaneza built a solar energy company

Friday, June 19, 2026

Bertrand Bisimwa, the AFC-M23 rebellion’s deputy coordinator.

DR Congo crisis: Bisimwa criticises mediators for ‘babysitting’ Kinshasa

Friday, June 19, 2026

State Ministe Usta Kaitesi and British High Commissioner Alison Thorpe toast during celebrations marking the official birthday of King Charles III at the British Residence in Kigali on Thursday, June 18. Courtesy

Rwanda, UK reaffirm strong bilateral ties

Friday, June 19, 2026

The proposed allocation for establishing and rehabilitating feeder roads increased by Rwf483 billion, bringing the total allocation to more than Rwf1,270 billion. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Senators welcome Rwf480bn boost to feeder roads budget

Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2026 will take place in Kigali in October. Courtesy

Zimbabwe case sparks calls for fairer carbon markets ahead of Africa summit in Kigali

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd Left) addresses senators during a consultation meeting on autism in Rwanda on Wednesday, June 17. COURTESY

Renewed call for support services for children with autism

Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Chengdu Financial City Twin Towers rise above the Tianfu Greenway in Chengdu, China. The large-scale urban development project combines modern infrastructure with green spaces and water features, reflecting China’s approach to integrating environmental protection into economic and urban development under the vision of building a “Beautiful China.”

People-centred modernisation, green development: What African countries can learn from China’s governance approach

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe meets with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17. Courtesy

Rwanda, South Africa agree to renew, expand ties

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of MINUSCA, Valentine Rugwabiza, awards medals to Rwandan peacekeepers. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwandan peacekeepers in CAR awarded UN medals

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Various blood components in dedicated bags from left to right red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitates, at RBC’s Blood Transfusion Division in Kigali, on July 30, 2024.

RBC explores new use for excess plasma from blood donations

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa speaks during a right of reply at the United Nations Human Rights Council on June 17. Courtesy

Rwanda voices concerns about Burundi, FDLR role in DR Congo crisis

Thursday, June 18, 2026

The High Court has scheduled the substantive hearing in the case involving Victoire Umuhoza Ingabire and her eight co-accused to commence on September 8. File

Why High Court adjourned Victoire Ingabire's trial until September

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Pravda Mfurankunda, a lecturer at UR's School of Arts and Languages, presented a paper at the University of Rwanda-College of Education conference on June 15. Courtesy

Universities urged to rethink civic education in age of online misinformation

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Rwanda receives over 170 asylum seekers from Libya

Thursday, June 18, 2026

A health worker chats with a blood donor during an exercise in Kigali. File

Health ministry explores insurance-backed funding for blood services

Thursday, June 18, 2026

I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, has officially launched Karame Twaje Agency Banking.

I&M Bank takes banking closer to communities with ‘Karame Twaje’ agency network

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana addresses participants during the Local Government Delivery Conference in Kigali on June 17. Photos by Kellya Keza

RALGA pushes for data-driven governance to improve service delivery

Thursday, June 18, 2026