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Senators follow a presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Governance and Human Rights on monitoring actions aimed at promoting legal aid services during the plenary sitting.

Legal aid reforms gain urgency as Senate flags gaps

Monday, July 27, 2026

AWF Chief Executive Officer Kaddu Sebunya speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on Saturday, July 25. Photo by Kellya Keza

Why conservation is emerging as Africa’s next economic frontier

Monday, July 27, 2026

Visitors listen as RICA staff member explains the benefits of conservation agriculture at the institution's demonstration plots during a recent visit. (Courtesy)

Inside RICA's role in advancing Rwanda's farming through conservation agriculture

Monday, July 27, 2026

AI-generated illustration depicting four young people engaged in different digital activities: one watching a film with headphones, another playing an online game, a third scrolling through social media, and a fourth browsing online betting websites.

Can a digital detox improve your health?

Monday, July 27, 2026

Emma Uwera, a seed entrepreneur and plant breeder, inspects her plantation in Rwamagana District on January 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Farmers back agriculture bill, seek swift implementation

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Uganda’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs Olara Otunnu

Uganda nominates former foreign minister for UN Secretary-General post

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Minister of Interior Vincent Biruta delivers his remarks at the closing a three-day retreat for senior RCS officials at the Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, on Saturday, July 25. Photo Courtesy

Biruta urges professionalism, discipline among RCS staff

Sunday, July 26, 2026

President Paul Kagame meets with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), in Kigali on Saturday, July 25. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Gen Muhoozi discuss Rwanda-Uganda ties

Sunday, July 26, 2026

A total of an additional Rwf 66 billion is needed to complete the remaining road network in Rubavu town. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana

Rubavu bets on community support to build access roads

Saturday, July 25, 2026

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PHOTOS: Gen. Muhoozi in Kigali, set to meet President Kagame

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Justice minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja appears before senators on July 23. He said the government is considering removing statutory time limits for prosecuting human trafficking offences. Photo: Courtesy.

Govt considers removing time limit on human trafficking prosecutions

Saturday, July 25, 2026

CLOCKWISE: Arafat Mugabo, Moise Bugingo, Arnold Cyubahiro, Shima Shema Bella Bright, Dominique Alonga Uwase, and Olivier Karonkano.

How Substack is giving young writers a voice

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Dancing allows youngsters to be confident, have discipline and can be a source of income.

Holiday skills: How learners can turn their break into a time of growth

Saturday, July 25, 2026

University of Rwanda is set to host Rwanda Institute of Computing (RIC), a specialised institution for advanced training in AI and cybersecurity, which is expected to launch in September.

New Institute of Computing to train next generation of tech leaders

Saturday, July 25, 2026

First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks at Solid Africa's 15th anniversary celebration on Friday, July 24, in Kigali. She called for greater recognition of nutrition as a cornerstone of healthcare. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: 'Medicine alone is not enough': First Lady calls for nutrition at the heart of patient care

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Liberian authorities have seized around $317 million worth of cocaine that was bound for Europe.

Liberia seizes cocaine worth $317 million bound for Europe

Friday, July 24, 2026

Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park . Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Cabinet approves new body for wildlife, national park management

Friday, July 24, 2026

A group of youths from Kigali City hiking in Rulindo District. Around Kigali, places such as Mount Kigali, the Akabasaza Hiking Trail, Mwendo Hiking Way and the Bumbogo hills have become popular weekend escapes. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: How Rwandans are turning the hills into their weekend escape

Friday, July 24, 2026

Immigration officers on duty at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration headquarters in Kacyiru. Enhanced border screening systems have prevented the trafficking of 673 people since 2025. File photo.

How technology helped immigration officers intercept 673 human trafficking cases

Friday, July 24, 2026

First Lady Jeannette Kagame helps a child to read a book during the inauguration of the first Imbuto Hub in Nyamata, Bugesera District, on Friday, July 24. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

First Lady: Opportunities should not be limited by where a child is born

Friday, July 24, 2026