July 13, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Clears Air on Allegations of Leaked Exams
The Director General of the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), Bernard Bahati, has dismissed recent allegations of leaked exams and a misaligned… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Rwanda: Afro-CAN - Rwanda Beat Mozambique, Through to Quarter Finals
Rwanda men's team booked a quarter finals berth in the 2023 FIBA AfroCAN after a commanding 73-62 victory over Mozambique in Wednesday's qualification playoff game. Read more »
Rwanda: Twitter Space Explores Surge of Alcoholism in Rwanda
The New Times took the initiative to host a groundbreaking Twitter Space titled "The Rise in Alcohol Consumption: A Crisis for Rwanda?" which attracted an impressive turnout of… Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: Olympic Games Qualifier - Rwanda Hold Uganda in Six-Goal Thriller
It was goal galore at Kigali Pele Stadium as Rwanda recorded a pulsating 3-3 draw with Uganda during Wednesday's first leg of the 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Emeran Scores as Manchester United Beat Leeds in Preseason Friendly
Rwandan wonderkid Noam Emeran was on target for Manchester United as they beat Leeds United 2-0 on Wednesday, July 12 in a preseason friendly. Read more »
Rwanda: Paris 2024 Games - Nibagwire Eyes Victory Over Uganda
Rwanda women skipper Sifa Gloria Nibagwire has said that she and her teammates are well poised to beat Uganda ahead of Wednesday's first leg clash of the Paris 2024 Games… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Explore Effective Approaches for Sustainability in Peace, Education
Prominent academics, researchers, educators, policy makers, and civil society representatives convened in a groundbreaking international peace education conference to discuss and… Read more »
Rwanda: Expert Calls for Independent Fire Safety Regulatory Authority
Rwanda needs an independent fire safety regulatory authority solely responsible for dealing with firefighting and prevention, according to Ignatius Mugabo, a fire safety expert. Read more »
Rwanda: Argentine Think Tank, Rwanda Peace Academy Explore Partnership
A delegation from Fundación Meridiano, an Argentine think tank specializing in analyzing international processes and identifying opportunities for Argentina's national… Read more »
Rwanda: Children Are Collateral Damage as DNA Paternity Tests Rise
As the frequency of DNA paternity tests surges, an Umbrella Human Rights Organization (CLADHO) has issued a stark warning, highlighting the potential risks faced by children in the… Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: She-Amavubi Skipper Nibagwire Eyes Victory Over Uganda
Rwanda women skipper Sifa Gloria Nibagwire has said that she and her teammates are well poised to beat Uganda ahead of Wednesday's first leg clash of the Paris 2024 Games… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Rwanda: Public Transport Set for Boost as New Buses Arrive
Five State-of-the-art buses have arrived as part of the measures to address the issues faced by commuters in public transportation and ensure the smooth functioning of the system.… Read more »
Rwanda: How Agaciro-Funded Firm Has Changed the Fortunes of Kirehe, Ngoma Rice Farmers
Donat Twizeyimana, a farmer who lives in Gatore sector in Kirehe District, started growing rice on a small piece of family land at the age of 18. Read more »
Rwanda: Vehicle Destroyed, Three Others Damaged in Gatsata Fire
Fire engulfed one car and slightly damaged three others in an area called 'mu Cyerekezo garage' in Gatsata sector, Gasabo District, on July 11. Read more »
Rwanda: Properties Worth Rwf235 Million Damaged By Fires - Police
The fire outbreaks that affected three different locations in the City of Kigali on Tuesday, July 11 damaged properties valued at Rwf235 million, according to preliminary… Read more »
Rwanda: UN Chief Condemns Attack That Killed Rwandan Peacekeeper
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned an attack on the UN mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Monday, July 10, in which left one… Read more »
Rwanda: Property Worth Rwf200 Million Lost in Kimironko Fire
Losses incurred by businesses gutted by an inferno in Zindiro, Kimironko Sector in Gasabo District in the wee hours of Tuesday are estimated at Rwf200 million, The New Times has… Read more »
Rwanda: Ubumuntu Arts Festival Returns Bigger and Better
The Ubumuntu Arts Festival is giving new meaning to the age-old adage, "The tongue has power." Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Minister Tips Diaspora Youth on Patriotism, Investment Opportunities
The Minister for Youth, Abdallah Utumatwishima has urged over 60 diaspora youth, who are on a transformative two-week tour of Rwanda, to be patriotic and embrace Rwanda's heritage,… Read more »
Rwanda: Army Mourns Fallen Peacekeeper
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) says it is "deeply saddened" by the death of a peacekeeper serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Rwanda: How Rwanda's Interests in the Caribbean is Fuelling South-South Cooperation
Of late, Rwanda has continuously expressed interest in strengthening bilateral ties with the Caribbean region, drawing from the common history and development ambitions they share. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Peacekeeper Killed in Central African Republic
A Rwandan soldier operating under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was killed on Monday July 10, when unidentified gunmen opened… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures U.S.$20 Million for Kamonyi Electricity Network
Rwanda has signed an agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) for a concessional development loan of USD 20 million (approximately Rwf 23.3 billion) to finance the… Read more »
Rwanda: Vatican Plans to Canonise Rwandan Nuns Slain in Yemen
Two Rwandan nuns who were tragically murdered in Yemen are set to be made cannonised as saints, according to an announcement by Pope Francis. Read more »
Rwanda: Free Agent Sugira Opens Up On Next Move
Star striker Ernest Sugira has hinted on his next move after ending his contract with Syrian club Al Wahda. Read more »