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Flyovers, tunnels: Inside Rwf140bn project to upgrade Kigali roads

The Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) on March 24 launched the $100 million (Rwf140bn) project that is set to not only change the face of Kigali, but also significantly ease traffic flow

Monday, March 24, 2025

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo's Minister of Foreign Affairs Therese Kayikwamba Wagner during the meeting in Luanda on Tuesday July 30,2024

Angola withdraws from mediation of DR Congo crisis

The government of Angola has announced that it is ending its role as mediator in the ongoing conflict between DR Congo and the Alliance fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion, according to a statement

Monday, March 24, 2025

Alliance fleuve Congo spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka during a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in January. The rebels on Monday, March 24, announced that the Congolese army coalition’s failure to withdraw its attack drones from the town of Walikale delayed the repositioning of the rebellion’s forces in the area. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

DR Congo crisis: M23 rebels say Congolese army coalition stance delaying withdraw from Walikale

Contrary to what was earlier announced, the Congolese army (FARDC) and its coalition forces have not withdrawn their attack drones from the town of Walikale, a situation that is delaying the

Monday, March 24, 2025

Delegates follow a presentation during the launch of the national technology transfer and commercialization strategy. The launch was attended by officials from government, academia, and the private sector. Photos by Kelly Keza

FEATURED: How Rwanda’s developed commercialisation strategy will contribute to socio-economic development

On Friday, March 21, officials from government, academia, research institutions and the private sector convened for the launch of the national technology transfer and commercialisation

Monday, March 24, 2025

East African Community and Southern African Development Community leaders pose for a photo in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during their first joint summit on the security situation in eastern DR Congo, on February 8.

EAC, SADC leaders to hold second session on eastern DR Congo crisis

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Niyoyita on revolutionising pig farming and challenging cultural stereotypes

Major Gilbert Ndayambaje during the interview with The New Times at the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) camp in Mutobo, Musanze District. Photos by Willy Mucyo

Ex-FDLR soldier speaks out on MONUSCO, FARDC support

Workers at Kigali Leather Ltd, a factory in Kanzenze, Bugesera District. According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda temporarily suspended an 80 percent development levy it had imposed on raw hides and skins exported beyond EAC in 2015. Courtesy

Why Rwanda suspended 80% levy on raw hides export out of EAC

Rwanda has welcomed AFC-M23 rebels' announcement regarding the repositioning of its forces from Walikale in support of ongoing peace initiatives. Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda welcomes de-escalation efforts in eastern DR Congo

The Sober Friendly Circle, a safe and judgement-free space where individuals battling addiction can connect, share experiences, and receive support from professionals.

How sobriety TikTok videos sparked judgement-free space for healing

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Flyovers, tunnels: Inside Rwf140bn project to upgrade Kigali roads

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Angola withdraws from mediation of DR Congo crisis

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FEATURED: Experts gather for ICGSD 2025 to drive green innovation, sustainability

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FDLR leaders fed us lies about life in Rwanda – ex-combatant

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Players abroad: Trio on target as Gitego wins first trophy in Mozambique

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Youth urged to engage in national affairs, uphold unity

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Foreign minister Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe represented President Paul Kagame at the celebration of Namibia’s 35th independence anniversary and the swearing-in of Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the fifth President of Namibia, on Friday, March 21. The minister delivered a special message and gift to the President of Namibia on behalf of her counterpart from Rwanda.

Nandi-Ndaitwah election ‘an outstanding personal achievement, historic for Namibia’ – Nduhungirehe

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Alliance fleuve Congo leader Corneille Nangaa gestures during the rebel movement’s first press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in January. The rebels on Saturday, March 22, announced a tactical withdraw from the town of Walikale in line with a unilateral ceasefire declared on February 22. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

DR Congo crisis: M23 rebels pull out of Walikale

Saturday, March 22, 2025

In 2020, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) launched a campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027. Courtesy

How far has Rwanda gone in eliminating cervical cancer?

Saturday, March 22, 2025

The Horn of Africa will experience a weather anomaly characterized by drier- and wetter-than-usual conditions between April and June.

Unusual weather conditions expected in Horn of Africa

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Front) speaks during a presidential inauguration ceremony in Windhoek, Namibia, on March 21, 2025. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in on Friday as the first female president of Namibia after winning elections last year.

Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, sworn in as Namibia's first female president

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. GETTY IMAGES

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Jean-Lambert Gatare, a renowned sports journalist, has passed away at the age of 55, on Friday, March 21.

Veteran journalist Gatare passes away

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Kigali International Airport.

Rwanda maintains visa-free access for Belgians despite severing diplomatic ties

PHOTOS: Uganda’s Gen Muhoozi visits Rwanda

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Ignite power signs deal to acquire Engie Energy access

DR Congo crisis: Unarmed Banyamulenge civilians ‘still waking up under bomb explosions’

Kanyuka: M23 wants talks but not in ‘toxic environment’

Former Belgian Senator Destexhe on EU sanctions, Brussels' Failures & Mercenaries

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Belgium should be the last country to act against Rwanda: Nduhungirehe

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Preserving tradition: A 98-year-old weaver’s lasting legacy

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Three entrepreneurs shine at Africa's Business Heroes grand finale in Kigali

Thursday, March 20, 2025

A new bill seeks to introduce a levy aimed at creating a sustainable and equitable system for financing road maintenance. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What you need to know about proposed levy on vehicles

Friday, March 21, 2025

Former Belgian Senator Alain Destexhe, a long-time observer of the region during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on March 18. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Belgian politicians are leveraging DR Congo crisis to boost influence in UN, EU - former Belgian senator

Friday, March 21, 2025

The government plans to introduce agrihubs and food basket sites as part of innovations to drive forward its agriculture sector. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda set to introduce agrihubs, food basket sites in new strategy

Friday, March 21, 2025

Kigali International Airport.

Rwanda maintains visa-free access for Belgians despite severing diplomatic ties

Thursday, March 20, 2025

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