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Incumbent President Paul Kagame, the RPF Chairman and flagbearer campaigning in Gicumbi District on Tuesday, July 9. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Elections

PHOTOS: Kagame campaigns in Gicumbi, says development starts with security

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) General Director Bahati during the launch of Primary school exams on Monday, July 8. Courtesy
Elections

Exams' body reassures candidates ahead of general elections

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Lightning killed eight people in Ngororero, Musanze, and Rutsiro districts on Monday, July 8
Environment

Lightning kills eight, heavy rain destroys 105 hectares of tea plantation

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Burundi's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Albert Shingiro interacts with Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and the Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, James Kabarebe, at the three-day East African Community (EAC) Ministerial Retreat in Zanzibar, on July 6. Courtesy
Africa

Six key highlights from EAC ministerial talks in Zanzibar

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
A RwandAir plane takes off at Kigali International Airport. Founded in December 2002, the national carrier now operates 13 planes including three Airbus A330s, seven Boeing 737s, two Bombardier CRJ900s, and two De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400s. The governing Rwanda Patriotic Front promises to significantly expand the national aviation industry, doubling the number of passengers transported by RwandAir and enhancing cargo transport in the next five years. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rwanda’s economic journey, 30 years on

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Delegates pose for a photo at the beginning of the East African Community (EAC) Ministerial Retreat in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on July 6. The retreat that was mean to, among others, consider the worsening security situation in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

Rwandan ministers to meet DR Congo, Burundi counterparts over security

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Officials and participants celebrate Skol Brewery Ltd’s newly launched Maltona, a new non-alcoholic malted beverage hitting shelves everywhere now, in Kigali on July 8. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Introducing Maltona: The new refreshing non-alcoholic beverage for everyone

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
The New Times
Elections

Gicumbi: Residents welcome PSD’s pledge to extend Mutuelle cover in all pharmacies

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
FAWE girls school students during a presentation of what they learnt in sciences. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Education

Rwanda at 30: The evolution of education

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Donatille Mukabalisa, the PL president who is the former parliament speaker, addresses residents during during a party campaign in Musanze District on July 8. Courtesy
Elections

Liberal Party promises boost in industrial parks

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Nyagatare: Nsengiyumva promises to boost milk production

Monday, July 08, 2024
Frank Habineza, the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda flag bearer greets residents of Gahanga during a campaign rally in Kicukiro district on June 8. Courtesy
Elections

PHOTOS: Green Party campaigns in Bugesera, Kicukiro; promises improved roads, small factories

Monday, July 08, 2024
The government said that Rwanda takes note of the intention of the UK Government to terminate the Migration and Economic Development Partnership Agreement. Olivier Mugwiza
International

Rwanda remains open to migrants as UK deal falters

Monday, July 08, 2024
Security forces are dispatched to the scene after bomb and armed attack on a hotel which is close to the Presidential Palace, organized by al-Shabaab terrorist group in Mogadishu, Somalia on March 15, 2024.
Africa

Ugandan officer killed by roadside bomb in Somalia, six others wounded

Monday, July 08, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo at the meeting that aimed to foster knowledge exchange and capacity-building crucial for advancing smart agricultural practices across the continent. Courtesy
Featured

Experts mull strategies for transforming Africa’s irrigation systems

Monday, July 08, 2024
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation James Kabarebe, and DR Congo Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Gracia Yamba Kazadi, on Sunday, July 7, held a meeting facilitated by their EAC counterparts, in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Africa

EAC meet in Zanzibar reiterates importance of political process to end DR Congo crisis

Monday, July 08, 2024
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists in Kigali on June 19, 2024. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda, Italy ink Euros 50m pact to support climate resilience projects

Monday, July 08, 2024
Some of 31 youth candidates campaigning for two parliamentary seats reserved for the youth in Musanze District in the Northern Province since Monday, July 8. Courtesy
Elections

Youth parliamentary candidates kick off campaigns in Musanze

Monday, July 08, 2024
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso presidents at the launch of their new alliance in Niamey, Niger on Saturday,July 6. ECOWAS has said it risks disintegration after Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their exit from the bloc.
Africa

ECOWAS ‘risks disintegration’ after new alliance takes shape

Monday, July 08, 2024
Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana.
Elections

Mpayimana pledges to boost patriotism in Rwandan diaspora

Monday, July 08, 2024