June 24
Rwanda: Campaign in Ngororero - Kagame Says RPF to Cement Self-Reliance in Next Term
New Times
While campaigning in Ngororero District, on Monday, June 24, incumbent President Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, said that once… Read more »
Rwanda: Green Party Pledges to Initiate Six New Funds If Elected
New Times
On the second day of the presidential and parliamentary campaign, the Green Party announced plans to introduce six new funds to improve citizens' well-being. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Will Perform At I Am Hip Hop Festival?
New Times
It is going to be an all hip hop affair at the inaugural edition of I Am Hip Hop festival whose stage will be purely headlined by rappers. Read more »
Africa: What Is Africa's Role in the Nearly Failed Global Pandemic Treaty
New Times
One of the sticking issues that nearly stalled the global pandemic treaty was vaccine equity in developing countries, including countries in Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: The Untold Tragedy of Rwandan Colonial Métis Six Decades Later
New Times
"Forbidden for dogs and blacks" was written on a dance club entrance in Belgium, where then 18-year-old Georges Kamanayo was stopped from entering. He had not seen the post, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Setting a Precedent for the Presidency - My Perspective [opinion]
New Times
Confidence is the power of trusting oneself towards achieving individual or societal objectives. Read more »
Rwanda: Seven Rwandan Athletes Confirmed for Paris 2024 Games
New Times
Seven athletes will represent Rwanda in the 2024 Olympic Games that will take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11. Read more »
Rwanda: Transfer Updates - Gorilla FC Sign Patrick Manzi From Police FC
New Times
Gorilla FC have signed Police FC midfielder Patrick Manzi as they continue their recruitment exercise in the ongoing offseason transfer window. Read more »
June 23
Rwanda: Who Is Janvier Nsengiyumva, the Sole Independent Parliamentary Candidate?
New Times
Computer engineer and robot developer Janvier Nsengiyumva, 35, is contesting for a parliamentary seat as the only independent candidate, after 26 others fell short of the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Campaigns Are Unfolding On Social Media
New Times
Since the official launch of campaigns for the 2024 general elections on June 22, presidential and parliamentary candidates have been actively engaging with the public both in… Read more »
June 22
Rwanda: Kagame Backs Opposition Ban As Rwanda Election Nears
DW
Rwanda's president defended the central African nation's democratic record as campaigning for next month's vote got underway. Two prominent opposition candidates are barred from… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Uwakugabiye Uramwitura' - Kagame Tells Rubavu Residents On Day 2 of Campaigns
New Times
Paul Kagame, Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, has told members in Rubavu and neighbouring districts that he expects their support in elections referring… Read more »
June 21
Rwanda: Formal Financial Inclusion in Rwanda Grew 39% in 2020-2024
New Times
The number of Rwandans who have access to formal financial services and products increased by more than 38.8 per cent to 7.5 million between 2020 and 2024, a new report published… Read more »
Rwanda: World Refugee Day and the Enduring Plight of Congolese People [opinion]
New Times
As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we remember the millions forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and violence. But for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
June 20
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Over 260 Observers Accredited for July Elections
New Times
More than 260 electoral observers have been accredited for the July 2024 presidential and parliamentary polls in Rwanda, according to the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Read more »
Rwanda: Are the Upcoming Elections Just for Show?
DW
Next month, Rwandans will choose between three presidential candidates, including current President Paul Kagame. But are the elections just a sham? Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - What Presidential Candidates Say
New Times
It is only a few days before the curtains rise on the presidential and parliamentary campaigns that are scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 22, and run for three weeks until… Read more »
Rwanda: Africa Should Aim for New Vaccines, Therapeutics - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame said that Africa should be at the forefront of vaccine manufacturing using the latest technologies in order to deal with its disease burden and respond to its… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Committed to Welcoming Refugees - Minister Murasira
New Times
The Minister in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj. Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira on Thursday, June 20, said that Rwanda remains committed to welcoming refugees and asylum… Read more »
Rwanda: Recording Academy Meets Rwandan Creatives As Expansion Plan Takes Shape
New Times
The Recording Academy's expansion plan to support music creators in Rwanda and other African countries looks promising after the academy delegation, headed by CEO Harvey Mason Jr.,… Read more »
Rwanda: Robust Financial Ecosystem Key to Economic Resilience - PM Ngirente
New Times
Rwanda's Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said that building a strong financial ecosystem is critical to contributing to overall economic resilience, urging members of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Invest More in Kinyarwanda, and We the Media Have Our Work Cut Out [opinion]
New Times
During President Paul Kagame's recent interaction with the media, he stressed the need to teach the younger generation how to speak Kinyarwanda properly. He went on to give… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Undetectable Untransmittable' - a Game-Changer in Rwanda's HIV Prevention, Treatment Course
New Times
In 2012, Rukundo received the devastating news that he had acquired HIV. He delayed medication, thinking his results might have been swapped with other students during the school… Read more »
Rwanda: Top 10 Trending Songs for July Elections
New Times
Rwandans will in less than a month decide the president who will lead Rwanda in the next five-year term. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy Grew 9.7% in the First Quarter of 2024
New Times
Rwanda's economy grew by 9.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, largely buoyed by a strong rebound in strong performance of the agricultural sector. Read more »