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The 2020 US presidential election prompted recounts, court battles, and culminated in the January 6 Capitol attack, a plain demonstration of how contested democratic processes can become.

When the teachers of democratic governance stumble

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Global Citizen CEO, Hugh Evans, speaks to The New Times at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

“Africa is the future market”: Global Citizen chief on changing touring dynamics

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Doja Cat, during her performance at Move Afrika Kigali concert on Tuesday, March 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Music

Moments you might have missed from Doja Cat's Kigali concert

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Senegalese welcome their national team after winning AFCON 2025. File
Football

Senegal government calls for investigation into CAF’s AFCON 2025 ruling

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Some packages of mixed agricultural product consignment that were exported to Ghana under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. File

Trade, state, and society – Part III: Africa at the crossroads

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Footage from a previous Twese_ Afrohouse event. The series returns this Saturday; see the full weekend lineup for more events. COURTESY
Showbiz

Kigali weekend guide: Six events worth checking out

Friday, March 13, 2026
EAC Heads of State and Governments during the 25th Summit on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy

Why strengthening East African regional integration matters in a turbulent global economy

Friday, March 13, 2026
Dr. Tomlin Paul passed away on Monday, March 9.
Rwanda

UGHE eulogises don who died on Monday

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Delegates follow a presentation during Equity Group's breakfast session titled “The Future of Finance AI, Digital Assets and Sovereign Payment Rails at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 on Tuesday, March 10.
Finance

Banks, fintechs, telecoms partner to expand financial access in Africa

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the diplomatic dinner on Friday, March 6. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda’s impossible choice

Sunday, March 08, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
Officials follow a traditional ballet during a high-level customer engagement forum hosted by NCBA in Musanze. Courtesy
Featured

NCBA commits to financing Musanze’s urban development

Monday, February 23, 2026