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Officials pose for a group photo at the World Congress on Agroforestry (WCA 2025), that brought together over 700 participants from across the globe, in Kigali on Monday October 20. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda's hosting of World Congress on Agroforestry is more than environmental milestone

Friday, October 24, 2025
Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, spokesperson for the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), during the Land Forces Commanders Symposium in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Security

Five key takeaways from Land Forces Commander Symposium

Friday, October 24, 2025
John Giusti, GSMA Deputy Director General, during the interview with The New Times on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa in Kigali, on Thursday, October 23. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

From policy to action: How Kigali became ground zero for Africa’s connectivity revolution

Friday, October 24, 2025
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana emphasized that Rwanda views AI as a tool to enhance education rather than replace the human element in classrooms
Education

Rwanda speeds up AI integration into learning, teaching

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Medics during an eye operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How can Africa balance tradition and innovation in healthcare?

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Sonoda HIROAKI (JICA) 3rd Left, Claudine Kalila Kantengwa (Kivu belt) and Jessica Teta (NAEB) pose for a photo with other delegates during the promotion of Best of Rwanda winning lots and cupping sessions in China. Photo courtesy of JICA
Featured

A 12-year journey in coffee sector with JICA: Rwandan farmers share experience

Thursday, October 23, 2025
From left: Pelonomi Moiloa; Lelapa, CEO and co-founder; Alain Maupin, Vice President and Head of Customer Unit East and North Africa, Ericsson Europe, Middle East & Africa; Deborah Egbo, public health advocate; and Enzo Scarcella, MTN Group Consumer Executive, at the “Eliminating Bias: AI for Africa” panel.
Technology

Inside the battle against bias: How Africa is rewriting the AI playbook

Thursday, October 23, 2025
President Paul Kagame and senior delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the Summit in Kigali on October 21. Courtesy
Technology

Mobile tech contributes $220bn to Africa's GDP - report

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion as University of Rwanda (UR) hosted the 2025 International Association of Universities (IAU) conference on Wednesday, October 22. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

UR hosts global varsity conference on building trust in higher education

Thursday, October 23, 2025
The conference brought together over 4,000 participants from across the globe, including government officials, tech experts, and industry leaders,
Technology

New initiative targets African languages for next-gen AI

Thursday, October 23, 2025
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (L) is President & CEO of biotech company Bio Usawa, whereas Prof. Wanjiku Mathenge (R) is a renowned ophthalmologist in Africa.

Rwanda’s approval of first eye care biosimilar offers hope for millions

Thursday, October 23, 2025