October 08
Africa: Uhuru Meets Kagame in Rwanda As AU Steps Up Eastern DRC Peace Efforts
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Rwanda as part of renewed African Union-led diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: Who's Listening? Rwanda's Top 5 Spotify Artistes Mapped
New Times
Figuring out who is actually performing well in music has become harder as listening has moved across streaming services, social platforms, YouTube and other digital outlets. Read more »
Rwanda: New System Lets Land Buyers Retain Approved Building Permits
New Times
People who buy land with an existing approved building permit will no longer have to automatically apply for a new one, following the introduction of a new permit transfer system… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Women Stumble to Ethiopia Claims First-Leg Advantage
New Times
Rwanda's national women's football team face an uphill battle to reach the 2028 Olympic Games after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ethiopia in the first leg of the second… Read more »
October 07
Congo-Kinshasa: Nduhungirehe, Kenyatta Discuss Peace Efforts for DR Congo
New Times
Minister Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe on Tuesday, October 6, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, a member of the African Union… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Senegal Ink Over 10 Deals to Strengthen Ties
New Times
Rwanda and Senegal signed 11 cooperation agreements covering areas including development, trade and bilateral relations as the two countries seek to deepen their partnership. Read more »
Africa: Kagame, AU Facilitators Discuss DR Congo Peace Efforts
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, October 7, met members of the African Union Panel of Facilitators working on the peace process in eastern DR Congo, at Village Urugwiro. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Senegal Agree to Link Businesses, Unlock Investment
New Times
Rwanda and Senegal agreed to work together to identify cross-border investment projects and connect businesses from the two countries under a new cooperation framework between… Read more »
Rwanda: Sickle Cell - Why Some Patients Are Diagnosed After Serious Complications
New Times
When Isimbi's son was five months old, she began noticing signs that something was wrong. He cried excessively, developed fevers and blood infections, and often appeared to be in… Read more »
Rwanda: Smart Cities - Innovation, Smart Management and Knowledge Sharing
New Times
Major cities around the world are no longer merely managing themselves, they are shaping reality. They streamline processes, make data-driven decisions, and are moving from… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Four Teams Confirmed for Rwanda Cup 2026
New Times
Four teams have confirmed their participation in the third edition of the Rwanda Basketball Cup, which is scheduled to tip off on October 9, the Rwanda Basketball Federation… Read more »
Rwanda: Kenya's Transparency Deserves Support, Not Isolation [opinion]
New Times
Kenya's confirmation of its first Ebola case demands vigilance across East Africa. Authorities have begun tracing contacts and monitoring those potentially exposed following the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Kenya Sign 11 Agreements to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
New Times
Rwanda and Kenya have signed 11 agreements and memoranda of understanding covering justice, security, immigration, trade, infrastructure, water management, local governance,… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Tackling Barriers to Screening of Cervical Cancer
New Times
For Virgine Umuhoza, the warning signs came gradually. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Targets 80 Percent Cut in Climate-Warming Cooling Gases By 2045
New Times
The government aims to reduce consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful greenhouse gases widely used in refrigeration and air conditioning, by 80 per cent by 2045 as the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Govt Plans to Ensure Safety in Nuclear Energy Programme
New Times
The government is putting in place a series of safeguards, including stronger regulatory oversight, nationwide radiation monitoring and emergency-response systems, as it prepares… Read more »
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie to Perform At Bwiza's Album Tour in Lusaka
New Times
Rwandan singer Bwiza has confirmed a concert to launch her third album, Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on November 28, with fellow Rwandan artiste Bruce Melodie among the performers… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Has Ultimate Control of the Ai Tools We Are Using and the Data We Are Providing? [opinion]
New Times
You give your new house help a key to your front door. In her first week, she stumbles upon the spare key to your neighbour's gate under a flowerpot, lets herself in, photographs… Read more »
Rwanda: Anatomy of a Mission - Evaluating Monusco Through a Medical Metaphor (Part II) [opinion]
New Times
In the previous issue, I examined how the United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC) was deployed in 1960 to stabilise the newly independent, fracturing country. Decades later,… Read more »
Rwanda/Ethiopia: Rwanda Seek Strong Start Against Ethiopia in Women's Olympic Qualifier
New Times
Rwanda vs Ethiopia -- Kigali Pelé Stadium, 18:00 Read more »
Rwanda: One Year, One Gavel
New Times
On 25 September, in New York, Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe accepted the chairmanship for 2027, following Rwanda's election by acclamation. The bloc brings together 134… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Climb Nine Places in Latest FIFA Rankings
New Times
Rwanda have climbed nine places to 119th in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking following an impressive run in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they secured… Read more »
October 06
Rwanda: Over 500 Genocide Convicts Begin Reintegration Training Ahead of Release
New Times
A total of 526 inmates convicted of crimes related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have begun a training programme designed to prepare them for reintegration into their… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda ICT Chamber, Edtech Innovators Tackle Learning Gaps in Schools Nationwide
New Times
Rwanda ICT Chamber in partnership with Mastercard Foundation convened an EdTech Stakeholders Meeting to mobilise education leaders and technology innovators, co-accelerating… Read more »
Rwanda: Industrial Output Grows 6.8 Percent in August
New Times
Industrial output in Rwanda's formal sector increased by 6.8 per cent in August 2026 compared with the same month last year, driven by strong growth in mining and quarrying and… Read more »
