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Candidate Julienne Mukasine, 35, a farmer based in Nyamasheke District wants to contest for a seat in parliament, speaks to journalists after submitting her candidature on Tuesday, May 28.
Elections

Farmer on mission to eradicate stunting in children eyes parliamentary seat

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Antonio Pedro, the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) at the African Natural Capital Alliance Annual Summit Kenya on May 28.Courtesy
Environment

Carefully designed nature-based solutions could accelerate devpt, social equity – ECA’s Antonio Pedro

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A Kirehe District official is being investigated by Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) for allegedly receiving a Rwf500,000 bribe. File
Crime

Kirehe District official arrested over Rwf500,000 bribe

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Zimbabwe’s ministry of foreign affairs permanent secretary Ambassador Albert Chimbindi and James Musoni, Rwanda amabassador at the 2nd session of the joint permanent commission on cooperation between two countries.
Environment

Rwanda expresses solidarity with Zimbabwe over devastating El Nino drought

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A view of the conserved Rugezi wetland which has played a big role in stabilising the water supply for national hydropower generation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Featured

How Rugezi wetland restoration stabilised hydropower supply

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A corn field is seen in the suburb of Harare, capital of Zimbabwe, April 3, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)
Africa

Drought-hit Zimbabwe raises aid appeal to 3.3 bln USD

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Some members of genocidal group FDLR are fighting along the DR Congo army in its battle against the M23 rebel group in the eastern DR Congo. File
Security

New UN report exposes DR Congo’s continued use of FDLR as proxy

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks at the opening ceremony of the 4th Small Islands Developing State Conference in Antigua and Barbuda on May 27. Courtesy
Environment

Small islands deserve ‘special attention’ against climate crisis, says Ngirente

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) addresses delegates during a media briefing,at the start of the five-day AfDB Annual Meeting, in Nairobi, Kenya on May 27. Courtesy
Africa

Industrial manufacturing must be at the core of AfCFTA –AfDB’s Adesina

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has suspended its operations for June, having been hit by financial woes. Courtesy
Africa

EAC court suspends June operations amid funding woes

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Late Sergeant Eustache Tabaro served with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). He is among officers to be honoured. File
Security

Rwandan peacekeepers to be honored posthumously at UN ceremony

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Taxi moto riders photographed at Nyamirambo after a meeting with officials in Kigali. File
Security

Taxi moto riders ask for more features as gov’t moves to roll out safer, high-quality helmets

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The official launch of the obstetrics and gynaecology (OBGYN) residency training program took place at Rwamagana Level Two Teaching Hospital on Friday, May 24. Courtesy
Health

OB-GYN residency training set to enhance maternal, child healthcare

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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Tourism

Musanze to establish Mukungwa urban eco-tourism park

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Some of youth who will be the first time voters during the July presidential and parliamentary elections. They shared their views with The New Times on how they feel . Courtesy
Elections

First-time voters speak out on upcoming elections

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Irembo's Chief Product and Engineering Officer, Patrick Ndjientcheu, speaks on a panel discussion during Africa Cyber Security Summit. Courtesy
Featured

Irembo leads charge to protect personal data in digital age

Monday, May 27, 2024
The Chairperson of PS Imberakuri, Christine Mukabunani, presents a list of 80 candidates for the parliamentary polls to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa.
Elections

PS Imberakuri submits youth dominated list with 80 candidates for parliamentary polls

Monday, May 27, 2024
Biruta and his Malian counterpart Abdoulaye Diop sign the agreements in a joint meeting in Kigali on Monday, May 27.
Africa

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Mali forge stronger ties with 19 new agreements

Monday, May 27, 2024
Shallif Ntwari, a second-year university student, submits his candidature ahead of the July elections, on Monday May 27. Courtesy
Elections

Ntwari, a 21-year old parliamentary aspirant wants to be the voice of youth

Monday, May 27, 2024
The two-day meeting is, among other issues, discussing cooperation in trade and investment, tourism, agriculture, mineral resources, exchange of educational personnel and expertise, climate change and media.
Africa

Rwanda, Zimbabwe officials meet in Harare to bolster bilateral ties

Monday, May 27, 2024