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Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) speaks to The New Times at the Africa Development Impact Forum, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy
Finance

UNECA's Gatete on debt, Africa's fight for a fairer financial order

Monday, June 15, 2026
Rwanda is projected to remain among Africa’s growing economies over the next three years. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda to maintain strong growth amid global uncertainty: World Bank

Friday, June 12, 2026
Youth entrepreneurs, who benefited from a job creation initiative, display their products at the Mulindi Agri-Show in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

The book industry: An overlooked engine of job creation

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Minister of Youth and Arts Abdallah Utumatwishima and YouthConnekt Africa Executive Director Yann Gwet shake hands on Wednesday, June 10, after signing the host country agreement for the eight edition of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit due in November.
Rwanda

YouthConnekt Africa Summit returns to Kigali

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa will read the budget for 2026/2027 kn Thursday, June 11. File
Rwanda

Finance minister presents budget on Thursday: Key things to know

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

How a trade fair in Kigali drives dialogue among civilisations

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A farmer works at a maize drying station in Gatsibo District in December 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Food safety is not a cost – it is an investment

Monday, June 08, 2026
KASHA Chief Executive Officer Joanna Bichsel (c) poses for a photo with two staff during the celebration on the 10th anniversary in Kigali.
Featured

Kasha at 10: How one mother's idea became a disruptive Pan-African HealthTech company

Monday, June 08, 2026
In 1994, the Genocide against the Tutsi happened while the UN had peacekeepers on the ground. File
Editorial

The UN must seize the opportunity to reform

Monday, June 08, 2026
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Key mitigation measures included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management
Environment

Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, June 08, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion about 'Fueling Resilience; Strategies for Rwandan Businesses to Thrive Amidst Rising Operational Costs,' on Friday, June 5. Courtesy
Featured

BPR Power Talks debuts with focus on strengthening Rwanda's oil and gas sector

Monday, June 08, 2026
Amb Martin Ngoga participates in the 2026 Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards of UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNICEF, UN Women and WFP.
International

Rwanda calls for country-focused, accountable UN reform

Saturday, June 06, 2026