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UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Advisor to UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu (L), listens and takes notes, on Tuesday, July 23, as Congolese refugees at Nkamira Transit Centre in Rwanda’s Western Province recount heartbreaking stories of violence and unimaginable hardships in their country. Courtesy
Africa

PHOTOS: UN Genocide prevention chief hears ‘harrowing stories’ of Congolese refugees in Rwanda

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Ugandan troops, in cooperation with their Congolese counterparts, have been jointly battling the ADF militia group since November 2021.
Africa

At least 35 killed by ADF militia in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
President Paul Kagame has expressed his deepest sympathies to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed over the deadly landslide incident in southern Ethiopia. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Rwanda expresses solidarity with Ethiopia after devastating landslides kill over 200

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The country scored 44 points out of 100. This is a slight improvement from 2022 when it scored 43 points. File
Economy

Rwanda slightly improves in financial markets performance

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Jean-Claude Karayenzi, the Executive Chairman of Crystal Ventures Limited, officially inaugurate Rwanda’s first milk powder factory in Nyagatare District, on Wednesday, July 24. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Economy

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates Rwanda’s first milk powder factory

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Miners on duty at Mageragere mining site. Rwanda has formalised a strategic partnership with Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Rwanda, Rio Tinto enter partnership to promote mining exploration activities

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Mohamed Daghar (R, Front), principal secretary in the Ministry of Roads and Transport, flags off new passenger coaches from China at Kenya's port city of Mombasa on July 22, 2024. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)
Africa

PHOTOS: Kenya receives 20 new passenger coaches from China to boost transport sector

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Healthy pregnancy diet reduces risk of childhood autism – new study

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Elections of the new City of Kigali executive committee members will be held on August 16. File
Elections

New City of Kigali executive team to be elected on August 16

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Rwanda Polytechnic students during the graduation ceremony at Intare Conference Arena in May 2024. Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Top six scholarship, fellowship opportunities for Rwandan youth

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
John Bosco Kalisa, the outgoing CEO of the East African Business Council during a past interview. Kalisa took up the reins of the EABC in June 2021. Photo: File.
Business

Inside Rwandan JB Kalisa's tenure at helm of East African business body

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Nikhil-Hira, new I&M Bank Rwanda Board Chairman. Photo: Courtesy.
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda gets new Board Chairman

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A pineapple processing plant that will add value to the produce is in the testing phase in Mugesera Sector. Photos: Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Ngoma: Land consolidation boosts pineapple production

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire during the interview with The New Timeson July 19. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Featured

Rwanda's PFM systems ranked most promising by Global Fund

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Cement manufacturer Cimerwa Plc has completed the acquisition of Prime Cement Ltd. Cimerwa.
Business

Cimerwa acquires Prime Cement

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva addresses delegates at the meeting on Tuesday, July 23.
Business

COMESA-EAC-SADC tripartite agreement takes effect on July 25

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Celebrated American filmmakers Will Ferrell (right), popularly known for his comedic acting in films like Anchorman, and Jon Turteltaub (left) are on a private visit in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Tourism

Hollywood celebs Will Ferrell, Jon Turteltaub in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
RAB announced an increase in agricultural production for the first quarter of 2024, spanning from September 2023 to February 2024, with an increase of 316,000 tons in crop yield.
Agriculture

Rwanda’s agricultural produce up by 300,000 tonnes

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
According to the National Electoral Commission, number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%. Courtesy
Elections

Number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets President Paul Kagame during his visit in Rwanda on July 22, 2018. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Elections

Presidents of China, Togo, AU chief congratulate Kagame on election win

Tuesday, July 23, 2024