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A landscape view of Rugando in Kigali City. National Land Authority has plans to renew its campaign to encourage land owners to register their parcels in October. Sam Ngendahimana

What next after govt ‘temporarily’ claims 1.4 million plots of land?

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Minister of Local Governments Jean Claude Musabyimana addresses residents in Gakenke District. Courtesy

Citizens urged on timely registration of death, birth events

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Workers at Kigali Leather Ltd, a factory in Kanzenze, Bugesera District. The government is seeking investors to develop a tannery park in the Bugesera Special Economic Zone

Govt courts investors for $15 million tannery park in Bugesera

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

The Minister Interior Dr Vincent Biruta and Maj Gen (Rtd) David Tamba Ocil Taluva, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone during the signing agreement in Kigali on Monday, August 26.Courtesy

Rwanda, Sierra Leone sign internal security deal

Monday, August 26, 2024

Some of the more than 100 ambulances recently distributed to Rwandan hospitals. Quality healthcare is one of 14 goals of the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) approved by the Cabinet on Friday, August 23.

Unpacking Rwanda’s five-year development strategy: Here are the 14 goals

Saturday, August 24, 2024

The tripartite agreement was signed in Addis Ababa on Thursday, August 22, with the Rwandan government represented by Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU Maj Gen (Rtd) Charles Karamba.

Rwanda renews agreement to host asylum seekers from Libya

Friday, August 23, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presided over the closing ceremony of the 14th Indangamirwa Civic Education Programme on Thursday, August 22, 2024.Courtesy

PHOTOS: PM Ngirente tips youth on civic responsibility, warns against drugs

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Some people with disabilities are assisted to board a bus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Transport operators urged to facilitate passengers with disabilities

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support

Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

A view of Rubavu public beach whose boating industry is booming/Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Rwanda to start offering boat-building courses

Saturday, August 17, 2024

The swearing-in of new Members of Parliament is expected by August 22. File

Parliament: New speaker to be elected by August 22

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Following the swearing-in of President Paul Kagame on Sunday, August 11, the Ministry of Public Service and Labour declared Monday a holiday.

Labour ministry declares Monday a public holiday after Kagame inauguration

Monday, August 12, 2024

President Kagame, the Commander-In-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro stadium after taking the Presidential Oath on Sunday, August 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame: New mandate means time for ‘more hard work’

Sunday, August 11, 2024

President Paul Kagame takes the Presidential Oath during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday,
August 11. In his address, Kagame emphasised that the prevalence of peace in the region is Rwanda’s priority during his
next mandate. Photo: Village Urugwiro

Regional peace is a priority for Rwanda, Kagame says

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Some Rwandans who spoke to The New Times, on their expectations from Kagame in the next five years. Courtesy

What Rwandans expect from Kagame in the next five years

Sunday, August 11, 2024

President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11. Courtesy/ RBA

Inaugural address by President Paul Kagame

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Heads of State during President Kagame's inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame swears in: Who are the leaders in Kigali?

Sunday, August 11, 2024

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Kagame sworn in as President for new five-year term

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Kagame’s arrival attracted a thunderous applause as he made an entrance. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Swearing-in: Pomp as Kagame, First Lady arrive at Amahoro Stadium

Sunday, August 11, 2024

The Presidential Inauguration will be held at 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium where tens of thousands have gathered. Courtesy

Where to watch President Kagame’s inauguration ceremony

Sunday, August 11, 2024