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Students during a graduation ceremony at UR last year. Young people say there should be more investment in people in order to make the most of Africa's growing population.
Education

World Population Day: Rwandan youth urge greater investment in people

Saturday, July 11, 2026
A May 28, 2026 UN Security Council meeting in emergency session on Ukraine. As sanctions become a common tool of diplomacy, questions are growing over who sets the rules governing their use.

The world needs rules for sanctions, too

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses Members of Parliament, while presenting the government's activities under the theme, "Strengthening Rwanda's Resilience to Internal and External Shocks," on Thursday, July 9. All photos by Kellya Keza
Economy

$8bn recorded in private investment commitments since 2024, PM tells Parliament

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Rwanda has spent Rwf47.7 billion on fuel subsidies between March and June 2026. File
Energy

Govt spends over Rwf47bn on fuel subsidies

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Cross-border truck transporting fuel from Mombasa to Kigali. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Energy

New fuel supply deals could cut pump prices by 30% - economist

Thursday, July 09, 2026
A section of Rubaya mines, a series of coltan mining sites near the town of Rubaya in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy Luwowo is one of several validated mining site that respect CIRGL-RDC norms and guaranties conflict free minerals.

Who really profits from DR Congo’s minerals?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
President Paul Kagame and other officials during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, July 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology

Kagame says investing in Africa's AI solutions a win for everyone

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Ecobank Rwanda headquarters. Ecobank has launched its first dedicated agricultural lending facility, aimed at addressing the persistent financing gap in one of the country’s most critical sectors. Courtesy
Featured

Ecobank Rwanda launches first dedicated agriculture lending facility, offering up to Rwf2bn

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Some of the new generation HOWO trucks that were unveiled by Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

Rwanda set for HOWO truck assembly as Sinotruk unveils electric vehicle plans

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Minister Paula Ingabire speaks during a panel discussion in Kigali on April 2, 2025. She stressed the importance of ensuring that technology serves people and creates opportunities for inclusive growth. Dan Gatsinzi

Artificial intelligence, books and jobs

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Graduates celebrate during the Rwanda Polytechnic graduation ceremony at BK Arena on May 8, 2024. Photo by Dan Gtsinzi
Education

Can universities triple student enrolment?

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Retired Colonel Jill Rutaremara, the Director of Rwanda Peace Academy, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Rutaremara reflected on, among others, the enduring significance of the liberation struggle from a military and national security perspective. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Security

‘Liberation is a continuing journey, not a single event’ – Col (Rtd) Jill Rutaremara

Monday, July 06, 2026