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Prisoners at Nyarugenge Prison on May 26, 2022. According to statistics cases closed through plea bargains have surpassed the 5,000 mark in just over a year. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

Plea bargain: Over 5,000 cases concluded in one year

Monday, January 08, 2024
The second term of the 2023-2024 academic year for primary, secondary, and TVET schools commenced nationwide on Monday, January 8. DAN GATSINZI
Education

Schools reopen after festive holidays

Monday, January 08, 2024
Workers sort fresh green beans for export in a packhouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro. In 2022-2023, Rwanda exported over 20,000 tonnes of coffee, bringing in nearly $116m. CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda closer to reaching $1 billion agricultural export target

Monday, January 08, 2024
Sibo Yvette Ishimwe talking about her autobiography "Dropping Out or Opting Out?" during the launch and signing event on January 6 at Highlands Suites Hotel, Nyarutarama. COURTESY PHOTOS
Education

Rwandan author opens up about overcoming depression in new book

Monday, January 08, 2024
A segment of Karongi-Nyamasheke road that was affected by landslides where transport was halted due to heavy rains in Gishyita sector on Sunday January 7. Courtesy
Environment

Landslides: Karongi-Nyamasheke road cleared

Sunday, January 07, 2024
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, and his Jordanian counterpart Yousef Mahmoud Al Shamali, during the signing of various bilateral cooperation agreements in Kigali, on Sunday, January 7. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Rwanda, Jordan sign economic, health deals

Sunday, January 07, 2024
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Rwanda

PHOTOS: King Abdullah II of Jordan in Kigali for state visit

Sunday, January 07, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, after signing agreements, including visa waiver in Brazil on October 5

A look at Rwanda’s diplomatic ties in 2023

Sunday, January 07, 2024
Minister of Youth and Arts, Abdallah Utumatwishima delivers remarks during the opening of the Kigali Youth Festival on Saturday, January 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt mulls ‘ArtConnekt’ scheme to recognise exceptional artists

Sunday, January 07, 2024
Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) agent checks electoral materials at the Mavuno polling centre on the day of the presidential election in Goma, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo December 20, 2023. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi
Africa

DR Congo election: Three ministers, four governors disqualified for fraud, violence

Saturday, January 06, 2024
The Executive Secretary of the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour (CHENO), Deo Nkusi,addresses journalists ahead of Heroes Day. Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

Rwanda needs more heroes, especially youth – officials

Saturday, January 06, 2024
Rwanda National Police's rescue brigade officers rescue people who got stranded at a flooded street in Kigali on February 3, 2020.. FILE
Environment

Govt ready to provide effective response in case of disasters – official

Saturday, January 06, 2024
Oscar Pistorius during his trial in Pretoria, South Africa. EFE/ALON SKUY. FILE

What next for Oscar Pistorius?

Saturday, January 06, 2024
The New Times
Africa

President Kagame receives Sudan paramilitary leader, pledges Rwanda's support for peace efforts

Saturday, January 06, 2024
A group of refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya on their arrival at Kigali International Airport in 2023. File

Rwanda not in talks with Israel on transfer of Palestinians from Gaza - Govt

Friday, January 05, 2024
Antoinette Uwineza, alias Micheline Uwababyeyi, was apprehended on New Year’s Eve by Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen.
Crime

Rwandan woman accused of attempted murder in Nairobi granted bail

Friday, January 05, 2024
The intermediate court of Nyarugenge, on Friday, January 5, postponed the trial in substance of suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu to January 12. File
Crime

Kazungu’s trial postponed to January 12

Friday, January 05, 2024
A braille reader during a reading exercise. On January 4 every year, the World Braille Day is observed (Courtesy)
Education

The invention of Braille: Explainer

Friday, January 05, 2024
Rwanda FDA has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns.
Health

Food and Drug Authority recalls Kenyan medicine on local market

Friday, January 05, 2024
'Ikuzimu' art piece
Health

PHOTOS: Exhibition addresses youth mental health challenges

Friday, January 05, 2024