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A resident casts his vote during the past elections. Presidential and parliamentary elections are slated for 2024. PHOTO SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Ten things to know about 2024 presidential, parliamentary elections

Monday, December 18, 2023

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente received Mu Hong, the Vice Chairman of the Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and his delegation, on December 17.

Prime Minister meets top Chinese Communist Party official

Sunday, December 17, 2023

RPF Inkotanyi Secretary General Wellars Gasamagera and Mu Hong, China’s Vice President of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) during a bilateral meeting at the RPF headquarters in Rusororo, Gasabo District on Friday, December 15. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

PHOTOS: RPF, Communist party of China mull deeper ties in fighting climate change, terrorism

Saturday, December 16, 2023

The National Electoral Commission has set July 14 and 15, 2024, as the dates for the elections of the President of the Republic, and that of specified Members of Parliament (Deputies). SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Electoral commission sets date for presidential, parliamentary elections

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Party members in Eastern Province were urged to participate in the idea-sharing sessions in their respective villages on drafting the 5-year party manifesto, which is set to replace the party's current 7-year manifesto.

Eastern Province: RPF leaders pledge to enhance members' self-reliance

Monday, November 13, 2023

Retired Commissioner General of Police Emmanuel Gasana has been suspended from duties as governor of Eastern Province due to matters under investigation. Sam Ngendahimana

Eastern Province governor Gasana suspended

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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Inside upcoming HRW report on Rwanda and the politics behind it

Sunday, October 08, 2023

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, after signing agreements, including visa waiver, on October 5 in the country's capital, Brasilia. Courtesy

Rwanda, Brazil sign visa waiver deal

Friday, October 06, 2023

Francis Gatare, the newly appointed Rwanda Development Board chief executive. Courtesy

Back to RDB as boss: Who is Francis Gatare?

Thursday, September 28, 2023

(L-R) The newly appointed officials Yvonne Umulisa, Permanent Secretary in the office of the Prime Minister, James Kabarebe, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Cooperation, Francis Gatare, chief executive officer of the Rwanda Development Board and Manasseh Nshuti, senior advisor in the President's Office in charge of special assignments. COURTESY

Kagame appoints Kabarebe Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Ideal Democratic Party (PDI) members pose for a photo. PDI has announced that it will endorse President Paul Kagame’s bid for re-election in 2024. FILE

PDI party endorses Kagame’s 2024 candidacy

Saturday, September 23, 2023

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, September 20. Photo by Village Urugwiro

VIDEO: Kagame talks immigration crisis, "profound injustice" in UN General Assembly address

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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Kagame: The problem is not between me and Tshisekedi

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi speaks to the 64th General Debate of the UNGA at United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2009 [File: Jason Szenes/EPA]

From Fidel Castro's four-and-a-half-hour speech to Muammar Gaddafi and Hugo Chavez moments: Six unforgettable UN speeches

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

President Kagame arrives in Havana, Cuba where he joins leaders from across the globe for the two-day G77 + China Summit of Heads of State and Government taking place from 15-16 September. Village Urugwiro

Kagame "happy to return to Cuba" as G77 + China Summit commences

Friday, September 15, 2023

The new Ambassador of Israel to Rwanda, Einat Weiss, after the interview with The New Times on Wednesday, September 13. Photo by Willy Mucyo

New Israel envoy to establish stronger tourism ties with Rwanda

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Senator William Ntidendereza who passed on September 3, will be laid to rest on Monday, September 11 Courtesy

Senator Ntidendereza to be laid to rest on Monday

Friday, September 08, 2023

(L-R) The newly appointed officials: Lambert Dushimimana, the new governor of the Western Province, Tesi Rusagara, the new Chief Executive of the Agaciro Development Fund, Omar Munyaneza, the new Chief Executive of WASAC group, Armand Zingiro, the new Chief Executive of Rwanda Energy Group, Gisele Umuhumuza, the Managing Director of WASAC, Carpophore Ntagungira, the Chairperson of RURA regulatory board, Evariste Rugigana, the Director General of the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA).

Kagame appoints new Western Province governor, heads of govt institutions

Monday, September 04, 2023

Senator William Ntidendereza has passed on at the age of 72. Courtesy

Senator William Ntidendereza dies at 72

Monday, September 04, 2023

President Paul Kagame meets with the National Executive Committee (NEC) of RPF-Inkotanyi, at the headquarters , Gasabo District on Thursday, August 31. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame meets new RPF party executive

Friday, September 01, 2023