December 15, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Seeks New Technologies to Make Biogas Affordable
The government of Rwanda is considering the introduction of sustainable and affordable technologies to produce biogas for cooking, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Rwanda: President Paul Kagame Honoured in U.S. for'Exemplary Response to Covid-19
President Paul Kagame earlier this week received the 2022 Outstanding African Leadership Award from the American Academy of Achievement for "exemplary Covid-19 response". Read more »
December 10, 2022
Rwanda: NEC Welcomes Growing Interest in EALA
There was a higher number of prospective candidates, especially youth, seeking to represent Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during the current election,… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Rwanda: Mukabalisa Re-Elected Liberal Party President
Donatille Mukabalisa, Speaker of Parliament, was on Sunday, December 11 re-elected as the president of the Liberal Party (PL). Read more »
Rwanda: Call for Pregnant Women to Be a Priority in Fight Against Malaria - Dr Karema
Rwanda is hosting the 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), where experts and stakeholders will discuss improving health care on the continent. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Rwanda: Senate President Resigns
Dr Augustin Iyamuremye has stepped down from his role as Senate president, Parliament has announced. Read more »
Rwanda: NEC Submits EALA Candidates' List to Parliament
The National Electoral Commission has submitted the final list of 24 candidates who are vying for representing Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). Read more »
December 01, 2022
Rwanda: In Understanding the DRC Security Crisis, Distance Is a Factor
The reemergence of the M23 group in eastern Democratic Republic of Cong after a decade of inaction has, once more, raised heated debate about Congo's security fiasco in the region.… Read more »
November 20, 2022
Rwanda: Eastern Province - RPF Members to Build Rwf2bn Regional Party Office
Members of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) from the Eastern Province have raised more than Rwf300m as part of the required Rwf2.1billion for the construction of the… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Rwanda: Gashumba Presents Credentials to Iceland President
Rwandan ambassador to Iceland Dr Diane Gashumba Tuesday presented her Letters of Credence to President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson of Iceland. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Why MP Mbonimana Will Not Be Replaced
Gamariel Mbonimana, who stepped down from his seat in Parliament after his drunk driving record became public, will not be replaced. Read more »
Rwanda: MP Mbonimana Resigns After 'Drunk Driving Incidents'
Member of Parliament Gamariel Mbonimana has confirmed to The New Times that he tendered in his resignation to the Speaker's office on Monday, November 14. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Rwanda: Musabyimana Sworn in as Minister of Local Government
Jean Claude Musabyimana was sworn in as the Minister of Local Government on Friday, November 11, one day after his appointment by President Paul Kagame. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: MP Gamariel Mbonimana Resigns
Member of Parliament Gamariel Mbonimana has confirmed to The New Times that he tendered in his resignation to the Speaker's office on Monday, November 14. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for Robust Early Warning Systems for Disaster Management #AfricaClimateCrisis
There is a need for strong early warning systems and capacity building to ensure fast, accurate and precise information in response to disasters, experts in disaster prevention and… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Rwanda: Gatabazi Dropped as Minister of Local Government Gets New Minister
Claude Musabyimana has been appointed as the Minister of Local Government, replacing Jean-Marie Vianney Gatabazi. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Ethiopia: What Warring Parties Agreed On
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has described as "monumental" the signing of a peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), adding… Read more »
November 06, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandans in Kenya Elect New Leaders
The Rwandan community in Kenya on Saturday, November 5 elected a new leadership committee that will serve for the next two years. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Rwanda: No UAE Visa Ban for Rwandans - Embassy
The Rwandan embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dismissed recent media reports claiming that UAE had issued a visa ban on Rwandans. Read more »
October 28, 2022
Rwanda: Biden Signs Kigali Amendment On Climate Change
US President Joe Biden says he has signed the Kigali Amendment Protocol, aimed to protect the ozone layer and accelerate actions to mitigate climate change. Read more »
October 30, 2022
Rwanda: Why Occupational Therapy Must Be Integrated in Medical System
In 2015, Samira Umutoni suffered a stroke when she was 16 years old and she fell into a coma. After one month of unconsciousness, Umutoni found herself unable to walk, sit up or… Read more »
October 16, 2022
Rwanda: Kigali Declaration Outlines 'Actions to Achieve Gender Equality in Parliaments'
The Kigali Declaration, related to gender equality and sensitive parliaments, has outlined five 'courageous' actions required to achieve that, which include gender-responsive laws… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Africa: Africa Is Not a Continent of Problems - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Thursday told over 9,000 young people attending the Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali that they are Africa's powerhouse and the future. Read more »
October 08, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Gears Up for Global Parliamentary Forum
Rwanda is adding the final touches to the preparation of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly due to take place in Kigali next week. Read more »
October 02, 2022
Rwanda: Officials Discuss Auditor General's Findings
Representatives of several public entities have expressed willingness to address key gaps and accounting errors that appear frequently in Auditor General's reports leading to… Read more »