News

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
News / More Articles
Mahama during his inauguration on Tuesday, January 7.
Africa

John Mahama: Who is Ghana's comeback king inaugurated after two election defeats?

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
The undated photo shows colorful reliefs on walls of a mastaba discovered at the Saqqara archaeological site, south of Cairo, Egypt. A joint French-Swiss archaeological mission has discovered an over 4,000-year-old mastaba at the Saqqara archaeological site, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement on Jan. 6. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities/Handout via Xinhua)
Africa

Egypt discovers 4,000-year-old tomb near Cairo

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
The New Times
Africa

Kagame in Accra for President-elect John Dramani Mahama inauguration ceremony

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Environment

Minister of Environment explains what’s being done to accelerate land subdivision services

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) poses for a picture with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto before the launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty and the first session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [File: Ricardo Stuckert/Brazilian Presidency / AFP]
International

Indonesia joins BRICS group of emerging economies

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Damaged houses are pictured after an earthquake at a village in Tibet, China, on January 7, 2025 [Xinhua via Reuters]
International

At least 53 reported killed as powerful earthquake hits Tibet

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Canadian PM Trudeau said he intends to step down after nine years as Canadian prime minister.
International

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda

Can you hoist the national flag in your home? Here’s what you need to know

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
A segment of Nyungwe forest that was affected by wildfire in Bweyeye sector, Rusizi district in 2023.
Environment

Govt seeks carbon market for Rwf5bn reforestation project

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Workers sort fresh chilli for export at NAEB in Kigali. Rwanda’s horticulture exports increased by 29.1 per cent to reach slightly over $75 million (approx. Rwf104 billion) in 2023-2024, File
Agriculture

Rwanda’s horticulture exports rise by 29%

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Some of the new female senators. Courtesy
Women

Gender equality in 2024: milestones and the road ahead

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Rweru residents demonstrate ideal container cleaning practices during the launching ceremony on December, 31, 2024. The WASH programme was funded by the Rob Angel Family.
Featured

HDI launches WASH programme in Rweru Sector

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Workers on duty at Inyange Industries in Kigali. File
Economy

Rwanda’s industry output up by 14.7% in November

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Clients during a fitness session at Fitnesspoint, a fitness and wellness centre, that recently relocated its Nyarutarama branch to a new facility in Remera at former Sports View Hotel. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: Fitnesspoint relocates to Remera with new offers, premium facilities

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Both delegations pose for a group photo at the meeting in Kigali on Monday, January 6. Courtesy
Business

St. Louis delegation explores investment opportunities in Rwanda

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere speaks to journalists on the Ombudsman office's 2023-2024 report, on January 6. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Auction: Ombudsman pushes for reforms to curb property devaluation

Monday, January 06, 2025
Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere and her deputies during the presentation of the 2024 Ombudsman’s annual report to parliament on Monday, January 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

Ombudsman decries high volume of citizens’ complaints

Monday, January 06, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, presents the bill to the PAC during a session. COURTESY
Rwanda

MPs raise issues in bill on proposed institute of procurement professionals

Monday, January 06, 2025
Révérien Ndikuriyo, Secretary General of Burundi's ruling party, CNDD-FDD. Courtesy Photo
Africa

Burundi ruling party downplays DR Congo-based genocidal militia's threat

Monday, January 06, 2025
Theoneste Nsengimana, the creator of YouTube channel Umubavu TV and his co-accused. Courtesy
Crime

YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana, co-accused trial resumes

Monday, January 06, 2025