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A drone attack killed at least six people in Masisi on Friday, January 2. The AFC/M23 rebels blamed government forces for the attack.
Africa

Kinshasa's drone kills six, injures 41 in Masisi, says AFC/M23

Friday, January 02, 2026
Bertrand Bisimwa, the AFC/M23 deputy coordinator, during an exclusive interview with The New Times in Goma, DR Congo, on December 23, 2025. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA.
Africa

EXCLUSIVE: AFC/M23’s Bertrand Bisimwa explains why rebels were forced to capture Uvira in lightning advance

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross through Rwanda, where arrangements were made for them to fly back to their respective countries on January 29. Photo: Courtesy

Unseen battles: The nights Rwanda was meant to fall, and why it didn’t

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Cyclists compete during the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali. The first African edition of the event held from September 21–28, 2025. Photo by Gatsinzi Dan

When a ‘small’ country dreams big: Reflections on Rwanda’s historic UCI Road World Championships

Thursday, November 20, 2025
A stunning fireworks display lights up the night sky in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Business

Fireworks traders tipped on safety compliance ahead of festive season

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Meteo Rwanda wants to introduce fee for private companies that profit from using meteorological data.
Environment

Meteo Rwanda mulls fee on forecast data

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Meteo Rwanda has warned of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country between October 21 and 31. File
Environment

Heavy rainfall, strong winds expected in late October - Meteo

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Six people were killed and another injured following torrential rain in Murama Sector, Kayonza District, on Thursday, October 16. Courtesy
Environment

Kayonza: Heavy rain kills six, destroys several properties

Friday, October 17, 2025
Eight football fans were struck by a lightning while watching a Champions League match between APR FC and Pyramids on TV at a bar in Kayonza-File
Football

Lightning injures eight fans watching APR vs Pyramids

Thursday, October 02, 2025
The launch of Umurabyo, an affordable electric taxi was completed through collaboration between NCBA, Kabisa, and Sonarwa General and Sonarwa Life.
Featured

Powering Rwanda’s Electric Taxi Revolution; NCBA, Kabisa launch ‘Umurabyo’

Friday, September 12, 2025
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Environment

Meteo Rwanda forecasts ‘normal rains’ for September-December season

Saturday, August 30, 2025
The National Land Authority (NLA) has reassured residents of Rusizi District that the local station for land surveying services that was recently damaged by lightning strikes will be repaired by September

Land authority reassures Rusizi residents after lightning strikes damage key station

Monday, August 25, 2025