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Eugene Barikana, a former lawmaker, was detained on May 11 over illegal possession of firearms. Courtesy
Crime

Former lawmaker Eugene Barikana arrested over illegal possession of firearms

Monday, May 13, 2024
The inauguration of Ojemba Palace in Kigali on Friday, May 10, marked the establishment of a development hub where software engineers craft products for European companies. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Ojemba Palace launches in Kigali, aims to serve European markets

Monday, May 13, 2024
Members of Parliament during the swearing in ceremony on September 19, 2018. The fourth legislature commenced in 2018 and was, initially, scheduled to end in 2023 but its tenure was extended by one extra year. Courtesy
Politics

Elections: When will the Chamber of Deputies be dissolved?

Monday, May 13, 2024
A delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge Kitivi, the Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters, on Monday, May 13, and was received by Brig Gen Geoffrey Gasana, the Deputy Air Force Chief of Staff.
Aviation

UN team, Rwanda Air Force discuss aviation safety

Monday, May 13, 2024
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix the internet challenges in Rwanda.
Technology

RURA says ‘international players’ working to fix internet outage affecting East Africa

Monday, May 13, 2024
President Paul Kagame was received by his host President Mamadi Doumbouya in Conakry on Monday, May 13.
Africa

Kagame, Doumbouya discuss ways to bolster ‘productive’ bilateral cooperation

Monday, May 13, 2024
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Featured

Who was Straton Nsanzabaganwa?

Monday, May 13, 2024
Medical professionals are advocating for deeper investigation into the prevalence of neurological diseases, like epilepsy, in Southern Rwanda.
Health

Medics call for deeper research into neurological disease prevalence in Southern Rwanda

Monday, May 13, 2024
Belgian film director Bernard Bellefroid speaks during an interview with The New Times. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Kwibuka

Belgian film director retells killing of three children in Genocide against Tutsi

Monday, May 13, 2024
Photo taken on May 3, 2022 shows a robot at the 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, the United States. The ten-day 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship kicked off in Dallas on May 3. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)
International

AI robotics learning booms in U.S. education

Monday, May 13, 2024
Workers sorting waste at Nduba landfill in Gasabo District. File
Environment

Inside planned Rf93bn modern Nduba waste management facility

Monday, May 13, 2024
The initiative aims to bring digital connectivity to every corner of Rwanda. The event saw residents gaining access to affordable 4G smartphones for just Rwf20,000.
Featured

FEATURED: Airtel Rwanda expands ‘ConnectRwanda 2.0’ to Rusizi District, boosts digital access

Monday, May 13, 2024
Felix Nkundimana, the CEO of Jali Finance and Frank Mugisha, the former CEO of Koi Pay sign the agreement in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Jali Finance acquires fintech company, Koi Pay

Monday, May 13, 2024
The New Times
Health

The toll of fistula: American doctors working to stem the tide in Rwanda

Monday, May 13, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo after completing a breakfast meeting held in Kigali on May 9–10. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Featured

FEATURED: Africa Solidarity Fund commits to extending loan guarantees

Monday, May 13, 2024
A group of mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the genocide during a commemorative event was held in Helsinki, Finland. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Remembering victims of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi: A 30-year commemoration in Helsinki

Monday, May 13, 2024
The New Times
Politics

Eastern Province: RPF members pledge high turn up in July polls

Monday, May 13, 2024
The New Times
Elections

RPF members commit to drive manifesto across country

Sunday, May 12, 2024
The New Times
Africa

Major sub-sea fibre cut causes internet outage across East Africa

Sunday, May 12, 2024
Former Rwandan teacher Oscar Kimanuka from Kabarnet High School was surprised by his formers students in Kigali on May 11. Craish Bahizi (1)
Education

PHOTOS: Rwandan teacher honored by former Kenyan students after nearly four decades

Sunday, May 12, 2024