December 23, 2025
Rwanda: Mozambican Parliament Chief Visits Rwandan Forces in Cabo Delgado
New Times
The President of the parliament of Mozambique, Margarida Adamugi Talapa, on Tuesday, December 23, visited the Rwandan Security Forces (RSF) deployed in her country and encouraged… Read more »
Rwanda: Zimbabwean Teachers Boosting English Proficiency - Education Minister
New Times
The deployment of Zimbabwean teachers under a bilateral exchange programme is already yielding tangible results, particularly in improving English language proficiency among… Read more »
Rwanda: National Library Turns to Audiobooks to Boost Reading and Preserve Culture
New Times
The National Library is increasingly embracing audiobooks to expand access to reading and preserve Rwanda's cultural heritage. Read more »
Rwanda: Hope for Creatives As New Contemporary Art Space Opens in Kigali
New Times
A new creative hub, Gihanga Institute of Contemporary Arts (GICA), officially opened in Kimihurura over the weekend in what marked Rwanda's contemporary art scene. Read more »
Rwanda: How Refugees in Kiziba Are Coping After Aid Reductions
New Times
Congolese refugees living in Kiziba Refugee Camp in Karongi District say government-backed self-reliance initiatives have helped them adapt after external humanitarian aid was… Read more »
December 22, 2025
Rwanda: MPs Raise Red Flags Over 'Tied Loans' As Rwf70bn Irrigation Deal Passes
New Times
Members of Parliament have cautioned against so-called "tied loans," warning that restrictive financing conditions could undermine project implementation, drawing on past… Read more »
Rwanda: Afri-Farmers Market Opens Fifth Outlet in Kabeza, Expands Access to Fresh Produce
New Times
Afri-Farmers Market has opened its fifth outlet in Kabeza, strengthening its footprint in Kigali and bringing fresh, farm-sourced produce closer to residents. The new branch… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans in Poland Prioritise Historical Education Back Home
New Times
A group of young Rwandans living in Poland on Monday, December 22, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum as part of a cultural heritage… Read more »
Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda 2026 Brings Racing Spectacle Back to Nyamirambo
New Times
Tour du Rwanda will return to the routes for its 18th edition with a renewed focus on both competitive racing and fan experience, as the event expands its reach beyond upcountry… Read more »
Rwanda: Jamaica's Shenseea, Mavado to Perform in Kigali
New Times
Jamaican dancehall singer Chinsea Linda Lee, commonly known as Shenseea, and her countryman Mavado will perform in Kigali on January 3. Read more »
Rwanda: 30 Rwandan Students Graduate From Chinese University
New Times
Thirty students from Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) Musanze College have graduated in China after completing a year of advanced vocational training at Jinhua University of Vocational… Read more »
Rwanda: Juvenile Rehab Official Arrested Over Sexual Exploitation
New Times
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Monday, December 22, announced the arrest of Hassan Bahame, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre, on suspicion of sexual… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know About Charter Flights in Rwanda
New Times
As the festive season approaches, Rwanda will be continuing to receive visitors travelling for holidays, family, and tourism. After arriving in the country, some of the travellers… Read more »
Rwanda: Chorale De Kigali Ushers in Christmas With Soulful Hymns
New Times
Chorale de Kigali on Sunday, December 21, delivered an evening of sacred music and celebration at the annual Christmas Carols concert, setting a reflective and joyful tone ahead of… Read more »
Rwanda: Goma - Thousands Protest Against AFC/M23 Withdrawal From Uvira
New Times
Hundreds of thousands of people poured into the streets of Goma on Monday, December 22, protesting the decision by the AFC/M23 rebel movement to withdraw from Uvira, a town in… Read more »
Central Africa: Govt Seeks Investor for $30m Five-Star Lake Kivu Hotel
New Times
The Government of Rwanda is seeking investors to develop a four- to five-star hotel worth up to $30 million along the shores of Lake Kivu in Karongi District, The New Times has… Read more »
Rwanda: Global Experts Gather to Transform Care for Children Without Adequate Parental Care
New Times
Childcare and child protection experts from SOS Children's Villages in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America gathered in Rwanda from December 17 to… Read more »
Rwanda: Renovation At Huye Stadium to Be Completed in February 2026
New Times
Renovation works at Huye Stadium are expected to be completed in early February 2026, Times Sport has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Here Is Why Post-Genocide Rwanda Is Not the Source of Congolese Woes [opinion]
New Times
In recent times, there is a narrative that portrays post-genocide Rwanda as the source of all Congolese woes. It seems the world has been almost taken hostage by uncontrolled and… Read more »
Rwanda: How Doctor Pay Is Straining Private Healthcare Finances
New Times
When the government revised its national healthcare tariffs in July 2025, nearly eight years after the last adjustment, the move was widely welcomed as a long-overdue lifeline for… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 5,800 Student-Athletes Conclude National Talent Week in Huye
New Times
A total of 5,871 young athletes on Sunday, December 21, concluded the second edition of the National Sports Talent Week at Groupe Scolaire Officiel de Butare (GSOB) in Huye… Read more »
Rwanda: IMA 2025 - the Ben, Bwiza Win Artist of the Year Awards - - Who Else Stood Out?
New Times
Musicians The Ben and Bwiza closed out 2025 on a high after emerging the top winners at the sixth edition of Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA), taking home the Best Male Artist and… Read more »
Rwanda: Filmmakers Brace for Regional Boost As Ikon Awards Expand
New Times
Rwandan filmmakers and industry stakeholders recently convened in Kigali for an iKON Awards industry gathering aimed at strengthening cross-border collaborations and unlocking new… Read more »
Rwanda: Razafimaro's Strike Lifts Al Merrikh SC to Fourth Place
New Times
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Rwanda: Universities Step Up to Bridge Skills Gap, Boost Graduate Employability
New Times
Youth unemployment remains a pressing challenge, with young people still struggling to secure jobs despite rising enrolment in higher education. Read more »
