June 01
Rwanda: Tech Firm Aos Commemorates Genocide, Supports Nyamata Memorial, Survivors
New Times
AOS, the leading data centre service provider in Rwanda, has commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi while supporting its survivors and contributing to the preservation… Read more »
Africa: Nduhungirehe Attends Korea-Africa Talks in Seoul
New Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe is in Seoul, attending the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, a high-level gathering… Read more »
Rwanda: Nearly 70 Million Trees Planted in Eight Months
New Times
More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025/26 planting season, which began in October, surpassing the target by about 14 per cent. Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know As Virtual Assets Law Takes Effect
New Times
The virtual asset sector has entered a new regulatory phase following the publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette on May 28. Read more »
Rwanda: Life After Stroke - Former Educator's Recovery Journey
New Times
When Robert Twongyeirwe suffered a stroke at the age of 35 in December 2012, his life changed dramatically. A former school inspector at the Ministry of Education, he suddenly lost… Read more »
Rwanda: Sports Sector to Create More Jobs As Youth Participation Rises
New Times
The sports industry has significant potential to create careers and economic opportunities for young people, according to Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of… Read more »
Rwanda: Randall Dedicates Bal Title, MVP Prize to His Wife
New Times
Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Most Valuable Player Craig Randall II has dedicated both his individual and team success to his wife, Sarrah Marie, describing her as one of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Randall Named MVP, Headlines 2026 All-Bal First Team
New Times
Craig Randall II was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) after leading RSSB Tigers to their maiden championship with a dramatic 90-88… Read more »
Rwanda: Ouattara Beats Mbonyumwami to Golden Boot Gong
New Times
APR FC striker Cheikh Djibril Ouattara capped a remarkable 2025/26 season by finishing as the BK Pro League's top scorer with 18 goals, securing the Golden Boot award. Read more »
Rwanda: Witnessing Genocide, Embracing Hope - Indian Community Reflects On Rwanda's Recovery
New Times
Members of the Indian Association of Rwanda have paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi while commending Rwanda's remarkable recovery, saying its experience… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Commemoration - Mount Kigali University Urges Education Rooted in Humanity
New Times
Mount Kigali University has called on graduates and young people to stand firm against genocide ideology and all forms of hate speech. The higher learning institution made the call… Read more »
Rwanda: The Lies Which Expose the Planners of Genocide
New Times
When individuals frantically manufacture ceaseless falsehoods around a single event, it is usually because the truth is too dangerous for them to acknowledge. Truth has a… Read more »
Rwanda: Amavubi Off to Marrakech for Comoros, Tanzania Friendlies
New Times
Rwanda's national football team, Amavubi, has departed for Morocco for a 10-day training camp in Marrakech, where they will play two international friendly matches against Comoros… Read more »
East Africa: How Rwanda's $7.2m Contribution to EAC Was Calculated
New Times
Under the East African Community (EAC)'s new funding model, Rwanda's total annual contribution will amount to $7.2 million, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and… Read more »
May 31
East Africa: EAC Ministers to Meet Over Ebola Outbreak
New Times
Health ministers from East African Community (EAC) member states will hold an extraordinary virtual meeting on June 1 and 2 to discuss a coordinated response to the ongoing Ebola… Read more »
May 29
East Africa: East African Police Swat Training Concludes in Bugesera
New Times
Minister of Interior Vincent Biruta on Thursday, May 28, officiated the closing ceremony of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Plus Joint SWAT… Read more »
Africa: Africa Has the Capital to Finance Its Future, Now It Must Mobilise It
New Times
The latest economic outlook report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) projects that the continent will grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026, slightly down from 4.4 per cent in 2025,… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Backing Historic World Court Climate Decision
New Times
Rwanda is among the countries that have voted in favour of the historic World Court climate crisis ruling, which states that countries have a responsibility to protect people from… Read more »
Rwanda: Dubai-Based Visiontechplg Enters Rwanda to Advance Digital Services, Cybersecurity
New Times
Rwanda has taken another step toward becoming a regional technology hub following the official expansion of VisiontechPLG into the country, a move expected to improve digital… Read more »
Rwanda: World Connect Rwanda Showcases Power of Community-Led Development With 12 Projects
New Times
World Connect Rwanda, in partnership with Musanze District and the University of Rwanda-Busogo campus, hosted a ceremony on Thursday May 28th 2026 to inaugurate 12 development… Read more »
Rwanda: AfDB Bets On Agriculture to Absorb Africa's 11m Annual Job Seekers
New Times
Africa's youth unemployment crisis is increasingly pushing agriculture to the centre of the continent's economic survival strategy, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) warning… Read more »
Rwanda: Why International Sports Events Are Already Benefiting Ordinary Rwandans [opinion]
New Times
The average Rwandan may not wear a suit at an international investors' summit or sit courtside at a BAL game, but they are increasingly benefiting from the economic activity,… Read more »
Rwanda: Cows Are the Best Teachers of Human Character [opinion]
New Times
Recently, someone introduced an unusual philosophy during a business discussion. He asked me whether I had ever herded cows. For him, it is difficult to trust an African who has… Read more »
Rwanda: Petro De Luanda Advance to Third Straight Bal Final
New Times
Petro de Luanda will face RSSB Tigers in Sunday's BAL final, while Al Ahly Ly will go up against Egypt's Al Ahly SC in the Third-Place Game. Read more »
Rwanda: Uwiyaremye Credits Hard Work for Maiden Rwanda Call-Up
New Times
SC Kiyovu striker Fidali Uwiyaremye has described his maiden senior national team call-up as a great honour, crediting the achievement to hard work and consistency throughout the… Read more »
