Rwanda
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:22:46 GMTAfrica Must Act Boldly and Wisely in the AI Revolution
[New Times] President Paul Kagame's address at the Global AI Summit in Kigali delivered a timely and necessary wake-up call to African leaders: the artificial intelligence revolution is here, and the continent cannot afford to be left behind again.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:22:45 GMTToo Much Control Stifles AI, Experts Warn Governments
[New Times] Experts at the Global AI Summit on Africa have urged governments across the continent to ease regulatory barriers and create space for private sector investment, citing limited public resources as a key challenge to advancing Africa's art...
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:30:41 GMTAfrican Leaders Seek to Set Up a Continental AI Fund
[New Times] African countries are working towards the creation of a continent Artificial Intelligence (AI) fund that will finance the much-needed infrastructure, skills, and energy to drive AI adoption and transformation.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:30:42 GMTDeputy Government Spokesperson Mukuralinda Passes On
[New Times] The Deputy Government Spokesperson Alain Mukuralinda died on Thursday, April 3, The New Times has learnt. He was 55.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:30:39 GMTRwanda Drops By Six Places in Latest FIFA Ranking
[New Times] Rwanda has moved down by six places to 130th position in the world and 35th in Africa, according to the latest Fifa World ranking released on Thursday, April 3.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:51:17 GMTAll of Africa Today - April 3, 2025
[allAfrica] Uganda's Museveni Visits South Sudan For Mediation Talks
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:52 GMTHow Burundi Troops, Hutu Rebels Provoked M23's March On Goma
[New Times] FDLR is a UN and US-blacklisted terrorist organization founded by military and paramilitary extremists linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:20:24 GMTSouth Africa's Amapiano Star Vigro Deep to Perform in Kigali
[New Times] South African DJ and producer Kamogelo Phetla, popularly known as Vigro Deep, a pioneer in the Amapiano music scene, will perform in Kigali on May 31, The New Times can confirm.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:20:23 GMTGovt to Set Up Dedicated Navigation Routes On Lake Kivu
[New Times] Lake Kivu is set to receive dedicated water transport routes to enhance navigability and ensure the safety of passengers and goods, The New Times has learned.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:20:22 GMTWhat You Need to Know About Rwanda's New Syringe Factory
[New Times] Rwanda's newly launched syringe factory which focuses on producing syringes for vaccines, has been lauded as a facility that is of significance not only to the country but the region and the continent as well.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:04:49 GMTRwanda's Syringe Manufacturing Facility to Boost Africa's Vaccination Initiatives
[New Times] Health minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana on Tuesday, April 1, officiated the launch of TKMD Rwanda's auto-disable syringe manufacturing facility in Rwamagana District.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:58:37 GMTMeteo Rwanda Warns of Floods, Landslides in April
[New Times] The Rwanda Meteorology Agency urges residents to take precautions due to the risk of floods, landslides, and wind damage, as heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in April.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:24:48 GMTRemains of 258 Genocide Victims Found in Properties Linked to Perpetrators in Huye District
[New Times] The remains of 258 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have so far been recovered in properties once owned by perpetrators or their relatives in Ngoma Sector of Huye District, according to the Genocide survivors' association Ib...
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:49:06 GMTTrade Minister Outlines Solutions for Cooperatives Market Shortages
[New Times] Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, has outlined measures to address market inefficiencies facing agricultural cooperatives, including issues in production tracking, limited investment in processing industries, and access t...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:59:38 GMTRwanda's Moment to Mine, Refine, and Rewrite Destiny - Where Are Our Banks?
[New Times] Gold is making history! Gold prices have hit 50 all-time highs over the last 12 months, its best streak in 12 years. This is also the 3rd-longest streak on record after a historic run during the late 1970s.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:01:32 GMTOver 25 Youth Center Coordinators Converge to Discuss SRH Service Delivery
[New Times] Over 25 Youth Center Coordinators and nurses drawn from across the country converging in Kigali for a two-day consultative meeting to assess gaps, share experiences, and explore solutions to improve Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) se...
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:58:39 GMTAkagera Medicines' TB Drug Shows 'Promising' Results in Preclinical Trials
[New Times] Akagera Medicines, a Rwandan biotech company has announced promising results after completing early stages of preclinical trials of an antibiotic drug for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:58:38 GMTMinister Explains Why Rwanda Still Needs Petroleum Products Despite EV Adoption
[New Times] Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera, said on Tuesday, on April 1, that as Rwanda embraces hybrid and electric vehicles, the country will still need fuel reserves for industries and the aviation sector.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:58:37 GMTGisenyi Hospital Moves to Recover Rwf200m in Unpaid Bills
[New Times] Gisenyi District Hospital has intensified efforts to recover approximately Rwf200 million in unpaid patient bills, according to Dr. Oreste Tuganeyezu, the hospital's Director General.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:43:23 GMTRwanda's Envoy to Kenya Urges Global Action Against Hate Speech At Symposium Marking 31st Commemoration of 1994 Genocide
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwanda's Ambassador to Kenya, Martin Ngoga, has called on governments worldwide to take a firm stand against hate speech, warning of its deadly consequences as evidenced by history.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:24:46 GMTKagame Publicist Calls Out Genocide Denial Rooted in DR Congo Politics
[New Times] Stephanie Nyombayire, the Presidential Press Secretary, has criticized the Congolese government for what she described as entrenched genocide denial within the country's political establishment.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:00:24 GMTNew High Court Chamber President Tasked With Restoring Judiciary's Good Image
[New Times] After the recent dismissal of Rusizi High Court Chamber's president Djuma Habimana due to service-delivery failures, a new president was on Tuesday, April 1, sworn-in with a directive "to restore the image of the judiciary" in the area.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:08:35 GMTI&m Bank Strengthens Regional Partnerships Through Nationwide Stakeholder Engagement Tour
[New Times] I&M Bank Rwanda has embarked on a nationwide stakeholder engagement tour aimed at reinforcing its commitment to supporting local businesses and communities.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:08:34 GMTVolleyball - APR, Police Optimistic Ahead of African Club Championship
[New Times] PR VC and Police VC departed for Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday morning where they will represent Rwanda at the 2025 Women's African Volleyball Club Tournament scheduled for April 3-15.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:08:34 GMTCelebrity Weddings That Could Happen in 2025
[New Times] As the wedding season nearly heats up, the entertainment world is buzzing with excitement over several high-profile couples ready to tie the knot this year. From music sensations to beloved personalities, 2025 will be a year filled with g...
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:30:47 GMTGlobal Real Estate Franchise Immobilium Expands to Rwanda
[New Times] Premier Real Estate is bringing Immobilium, a renowned global real estate franchise, to Kigali, Rwanda through a franchise partnership, offering world-class expertise and expanding investment opportunities in the market.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:38:09 GMTRwanda and Belgium Are At Odds Over the DRC - What's Led to the Latest Low Point
[The Conversation Africa] Rwanda's foreign affairs ministry suspended all diplomatic relations with Belgium in March 2025. Soon afterwards, Belgium expelled Rwandan diplomats. This came weeks after Belgium had suspended foreign aid to Rwanda. At the ...
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:45:50 GMTAs Kwibuka31 Nears, Rwandans Must Stand Firm, Against All Odds
[New Times] As we approach the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, we enter a season of deep reflection, unity, and remembrance. For Rwandans both at home and abroad, this is a sacred time. We get to take a moment to honour the...
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:38:27 GMTActivists Want 10% of Jobs in Major Projects Allocated for People With Disabilities
[New Times] The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) has supported a suggestion by its members, urging designers of major projects to consider quotas for employing people with disabilities.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:38:24 GMTBerlin Conference's Impact On EAC Development 140 Years After Divide of Africa
[New Times] As the world marks 140 years since the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, it is crucial to reflect on the enduring legacy of this event, particularly in East Africa. The conference, which aimed to divide Africa among European powers, left de...