Congo-Kinshasa: 2023 Leaves Eastern DR Congo as Unstable as Ever

The year 2023 might have begun on a positive note, with regional peace mechanisms offering hope that the insecurity in eastern DR Congo would be solved or, at least, that political… Read more »

Rwanda: 2023 - Inside Rwanda's Climate Finance Deals

Rwanda needs $11 billion (approx. Rwf13.8 trillion) to implement measures that will mitigate and adapt to climate change by 2030. The needed climate finance is being mobilised… Read more »

Rwanda: Understanding STDs - Prevention, Detection, and Safe Practices

Extensive efforts by concerned organisations and well-planned government strategies, such as those implemented by Rwanda, have led to a decrease in the prevalence of new cases of… Read more »

Africa: Who Is Clare Akamanzi, the New NBA Africa Chief Executive?

Clare Akamanzi, an international trade and investment lawyer who has been a key player in Rwanda's business ecosystem and promoting the tourism and innovation sectors, was on… Read more »

Rwanda: Year in Review - Five Key Changes in the Education Sector in 2023

As the year draws to a close, The New Times looks at the significant changes witnessed within the education sector over the past twelve months. Read more »

Rwanda: Top Five Court Cases That Stood Out in 2023

The year 2023 witnessed several court trials that captured public attention, revolving around significant issues like crime or the need to amend laws which were argued to be… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Basketball League - Five Key Things to Watch in the 2024 Season

The Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) is scheduled to tip off on February 9, 2024, as announced by the local basketball governing body, FERWABA. As teams get ready for action, there… Read more »

Rwanda: Fiacre Ntwari - Rwanda's Penalty-Saving Maestro Reflects On Football Journey

It is hard to list the best penalty-saving goalkeepers on the African continent currently without mentioning Fiacre Ntwari. Read more »

Rwanda: 'Ni Forever' By the Ben Returns to YouTube After 20 Hours

The Ben, a sensational Rwandan music artiste, has successfully brought back his latest release, 'Ni Forever,' to his YouTube channel after it was taken down for copyright reasons. Read more »

Rwanda: How Mbonyi's Icyambu Live Concert Unfolded

Renowned gospel singer Israel Mbonyicyambu recently made history by becoming the first Rwandan singer to sell out the BK Arena twice in a row during his annual Christmas… Read more »

Rwanda: Former Karate Player Rugigana Appointed Rnosc Executive Director

Former Karate player Jean Claude Rugigana, 31, has assumed the role of Executive Director for both the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) and the Commonwealth… Read more »

Rwanda: How Vulnerable Women's Livelihoods Are Improving Under a UN Women Scheme

Pacifique Twizeyemariya was a street vendor, who used to hawk some bundles of a vegetable locally called 'dodo' (amaranth) valued at Rwf1,000, in Muhanga city, Southern Province of… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: A Chaotic DR Congo Is Much a Danger to Congolese As It Is to the Region

Reports from Burundi last week indicate that an attack by a militia group in the western part of the country claimed at least 20 people. Read more »

Rwanda: Over 40 Babies Born On Christmas in Kigali

At least 40 babies were born on Christmas day, in four major hospitals in Kigali, by midday. Read more »

Rwanda: Tax Fraud - RRA Exposes Plot to Undervalue Goods

Some traders are forging documents to record goods at a lower value compared to their actual prices as an attempt to pay less tax, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) Commissioner… Read more »

Rwanda: Revised Policy on Land, Rental Tax to Take Effect in February 2024

In a bid to bolster the economy and ease financial burdens on property owners, the government has introduced significant revisions to land, building, and rental taxes for the… Read more »

Rwanda/Congo-Kinshasa: Amagaju Announces Signature of Two Congolese Players

Amagaju FC, on Sunday, December 24, officially announced the signing of two players from the Democratic Republic of Congo: - Abdel Matumona and Rashid Shaban, on a… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandans Get Early New Year Presents in Biontech Factory

It is only a few days to the end of 2023. We are already into the festive season. Yesterday was Christmas Day when Christians and non-Christians alike celebrate the birth of Jesus… Read more »

East Africa: Comesa, African Consumers Movement Moot Plan to End Plastic Pollution

Joseph Mukasa is visibly a young man in his early twenties. He wakes up every morning to join hundreds of his fellow young people in collecting littered plastic bottles around the… Read more »

Rwanda: 2023 - When Rwanda Took Bold Steps in Fight Against Climate Change

In 2023, Rwanda recorded different milestones in combating climate change and protecting the environment. Read more »

Rwanda: Gakondo Singer Muyango Launches Album, Honors Young Artistes in Traditional Music

Marie Muyango, a renowned Gakondo musician, on December 24, launched his fourth album dubbed 'Imbanzamumyambi', The album features a song dedicated to President Paul Kagame and… Read more »

Mozambique: Cabo Delgado - Mozambican General Likens Rwanda's Support to 'Gas in a Stove'

Rwandan and Mozambican forces and a mission from the Southern African Development (SADC) in Mozambique's northernmost province of Cabo Delgado dislodged the Islamic State-linked… Read more »

Rwanda: Prisons Body Explains Why Gasana Was Allowed to Temporarily Leave Jail

Over the Weekend, the ex-governor of Eastern Province Emmanuel Gasana was seen in pictures attending a wedding, despite the fact that he is expected to be in prison on remand for… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Cricket Has Ground to Cover to Consistently Compete at Highest Levels

Rwandan cricket teams' performances on the international stage in the most recent competitions has been a tale of mixed fortunes, showcasing both achievements and areas that demand… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Voting Marred By Delays, Alleged Malpractices Continues on December 21

CONGOLESE headed to the polls again on Thursday, December 21, in a general election marked by widespread logistical troubles that meant some polling stations never opened. Read more »