Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Continental Facility to Boost Intra-African Trade

Rwanda has signed a host agreement with the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Afreximbank for the $10 billion Adjustment Fund aimed at… Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide - UN Court to Rule On Kabuga's Fitness to Stand Trial

A UN court will on Thursday decide whether to proceed with the trial of genocide mastermind Felicien Kabuga or discontinue it following a medical report that stated that the… Read more »

Rwanda: Meteo Rwanda Explains Rare Heatwave in Kigali

The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has reported a rare upsurge of heat in different parts of the country especially in the City of Kigali where a temperature of above 32 degrees Celcius… Read more »

Africa: Mukansanga Wins Top Forbes Africa Prize

Rwandan international referee, Salima Rhadia Mukansanga, on Wednesday, March 8, received the 2023 FORBES Woman Africa Sports Award in a colourful awarding ceremony held in… Read more »

Rwanda: Leading Women On Their Journey in Rwanda's Film Industry

In an industry that has been male dominant for so many years not just in Rwanda but in the whole world, women have over the years evolved in different roles and stepped up their… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali Special Economic Zone to Be Doubled in Size

Government says it plans to expand, by more than double, the size of Kigali Special Economic Zone in a move aimed at further addressing some of the domestic private sector… Read more »

Rwanda: Leading Women Actresses on Their Journey in Rwanda's Film Industry

In an industry that has been male dominant for so many years not just in Rwanda but in the whole world, women have over the years evolved in different roles and stepped up their… Read more »

Rwanda: Education Ministry Calls for Parents' Involvement in School Feeding Programme

On the occasion of the African Day of School Feeding, the Ministry of Education has emphasized the government's commitment to the program, revealing that it has increased the… Read more »

Rwanda: Life Goals - Does Age Matter in Achievement?

Iryn Mwiza, a Kigali resident, recently celebrated her 35th birthday, with a party, gifts and special messages in tow. Whereas she enjoyed the attention she got that day, she… Read more »

Tunisia: World Bank Suspends U.S.$520 Million Talks With Tunisia Over Anti-Migrant Remarks

The World Bank has temporarily suspended its future engagement talks with Tunisia amid uproar over recent statements by the country's president against migrants. Read more »

Rwanda: President Kagame to Women - We Are With You in Gender Equality Struggle

President Paul Kagame has saluted women the world over, on the occasion of the International Women's Day (March 8), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Scales Up Efforts to Promote Agri-Tech Inclusion

As the world celebrates International Women's Day, it is worth reflecting on the crucial role that women play in agriculture and the critical need for technology inclusion to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Defence Force Mourns General Marcel Gatsinzi

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Gen (Rtd) Marcel Gatsinzi. Read more »

Rwanda: Burundian Cricket Boss Unveils Collaboration Plans With Rwanda

Newly-established Burundi Cricket Federation (BCF) president John-Clinton Nsengiyumva has is looking to tap into the rich experience that neighbouring country Rwanda can offer so… Read more »

Rwanda: General Marcel Gatsinzi Dies at Age 75

Retired General Marcel Gatsinzi who served as Rwanda's Minister of Defence from 2002 to 2010, has passed on, The New Times has learnt. Read more »

Rwanda: A Sneak Peek Into Race for Rwanda Premier League Title

The 2022/23 Rwanda Premier League season has reached a critical stage where three clubs are chasing the league title like never before in what looks like a three-horse race. Read more »

Rwanda: IWD - How AOs Ltd Empowers Women Staff to Innovate and Collaborate

As the world marks International Women's Day, it's important to recognize the efforts of companies that empower women and provide them with opportunities to grow and succeed. Read more »

Rwanda: One Woman's Quest to Champion Tennis Development Among Girls

Joselyne Umulisa has been in Tennis during the past two decades. She joined the sport as a player in 2003 when she was a secondary school level two student and her passion for the… Read more »

Rwanda: UN Boss Silent on Genocidal Militia But Urges M23 to Respect Ceasefire

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed the recent engagement by the President of Angola, João Lourenço, with the Mouvement du 23 mars (M23),… Read more »

Rwanda: Musanze-Kigali Highway to Get 32 Kilometre Alternative Road

The government is building a 32 kilometres road that could be used in case of a landslide emergency that usually blocks movement on Kigali-Musanze highway at a place called… Read more »

Rwanda: How U.S.$64 Million Project Will Boost Smallholder Farmer's Agri-Exports

Nina Nyirampeta, a chilli farmer from Rulindo District, recounts how she lost at least Rwf4 million because of a lack of a ready market for her chilli produce back in 2019, leading… Read more »

Rwanda: In Kinshasa, Macron Only Said the Obvious

French President Emmanuel Macron over the weekend emphasized the need for Congolese authorities to look within for solutions to their security challenges, especially in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Identifies Marijuana Production as Top Investment Opportunity

Rwanda is looking to invest at least Rwf19 billion in the production of cannabis, also known as a high-value therapeutic crop, The New Times has learnt. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Among Top 10 African Countries in Global Soft Power Ranking

Rwanda is ranked among the top 10 African countries in the 2023 Global Soft Power Index, released by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. Read more »

Rwanda: Volleyball - Nyirimana Resigns as Gisagara Boss

Fidèle Nyirimana has stepped down from his coaching role at volleyball giants Gisagara, citing personal reasons. Read more »