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Visitors tour the store at Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), in Bugesera District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Locally produced fertiliser to reach 40% of national demand

Friday, July 03, 2026

43 Rwandan Master's and PhD scholarship recipients preparing to pursue their studies in Brazil during the Pre-Departure Orientation event in Kigali.

Over 40 Rwandans get postgraduate scholarships to Brazil universities

Friday, July 03, 2026

WHO trials new Ebola treatments in DR Congo. Courtesy

WHO trials new Ebola treatments in DR Congo

Friday, July 03, 2026

The former Sudanese Foreign Minister, Ali Yousif Ahmed, said the Communist Party of China (CPC) has guided the country along a development path tailored to its national conditions, providing “an important reference for developing countries seeking independent development paths.

Interview: Developing world can learn from CPC on development paths -- former Sudanese FM

Friday, July 03, 2026

A gathering in celebration of the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Explainer: Why has the CPC remained vibrant after 105 years?

Friday, July 03, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

Xi hails CPC's 105-year "epic," urges building modern socialist China

Friday, July 03, 2026

Chilli farmers harvesting in Rwamagana. The government will increase subsidies on selected fertilisers for the 2027A planting season to mitigate the impact of a sharp rise in global input prices. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza

Govt increases fertiliser subsidies amid global price shocks

Friday, July 03, 2026

The attack took place at around 930 p.m. on Thursday in Kabizo village, Butare locality, where the family of local chief Rugamba was targeted.

FDLR kills woman, her five children in eastern DR Congo, reports say

Friday, July 03, 2026

Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the Defence Spokesperson and Director General of International Military Cooperation delivered a lecture to members of Itorero Indangamirwa Cohort 16 at the Gabiro Military Training Centre

Gen Karuretwa urges young Rwandans to be active contributors to development

Friday, July 03, 2026

Choplife on July 1, was awarded the Presidential Taxpayers’ Award from the Government of Tanzania, recognising Choplife Gaming Limited as a Large Tax Contributor for the 2024-2025 financial year. Courtesy.

Press release: Choplife Gaming honoured with Tanzania Presidential Taxpayers’ Award

Friday, July 03, 2026

President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo visits the Rwanda Security Force (RSF) Headquarters in Mocímboa da Praia District. COURTESY

Mozambique president hails Rwanda's security role in Cabo Delgado

Friday, July 03, 2026

Rosine Uwamariya was installed as the new president of Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali on Wednesday, July 1.Courtesy

Rosine Uwamariya installed as president of Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali

Friday, July 03, 2026

A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy (1)

City officials quizzed on tendering anomalies

Friday, July 03, 2026

Some of the 70 rhinos translocated to Akagera National Park in Rwanda's Eastern Province on Monday, June 9, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.

How Akagera ended big five poaching

Friday, July 03, 2026

Workers construct a drainage in Remera. The report also revealed that 268 of the 320 planned drainage channels across Kigali, 84 per cent remain unconstructed. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What next for Kigali's unfinished drainage projects?

Friday, July 03, 2026

Minister of Trade and Industry Antoine-Marie Kajangwe (R) and Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during the signing ceremony on Monday, June 29. Courtesy.

Rwanda, Kenya fuel pact promises cheaper, safer imports

Friday, July 03, 2026

Two Rwanda Defence Force officers, Maj Caleb Kamuntu and Maj J.D. Mageza Gasasira, successfully completed the Senior Command and Staff Course at Kimaka, Jinja, Uganda.

RDF officers complete course in Uganda

Thursday, July 02, 2026

Benjamin Odoki, the former Chief Justice of Uganda and chairperson of the team drafting the confederation’s constitution, speaks to The New Times, during The Context episode in Kigali. Photo by The New Times.

EAC confederation to pave way for eventual federation – Odoki

Thursday, July 02, 2026

Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva. Courtesy

What to know as UN Human Rights Council adopts Rwanda's UPR review

Thursday, July 02, 2026

City of Kigali officials have said that the delayed Kigali Infrastructure Project (KIP) is expected to resume within the next three months. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Kigali Infrastructure Project to resume within three months

Thursday, July 02, 2026