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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly during the signing of a new migration treaty between the two countries in Kigali, December 5

UK lawmakers vote in favour of new migration treaty with Rwanda

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The inaugural Gala Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, December 14 at 6 PM at the Park Inn Hotel, marking the commencement of KFN. COURTESY

New social initiative ‘Kigali Family Night’ seeks to help address domestic challenges

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Inmates in various correctional facilities in the country can now apply for parole after serving only a quarter of their jail terms. Craish Bahizi

Rwanda: Inmates eligible for parole after serving a quarter of their terms

Monday, December 11, 2023

The two-day conference was held under the theme “A Research for Policy Conference – Navigating Intergenerational Legacies of a Violent Past”. Courtesy

AEGIS conference explores intergenerational trauma, role of post-Genocide youth in healing and reconciliation

Saturday, December 09, 2023

Narcisse Mupenzi (Nyamasheke)

Six districts get new mayors

Friday, December 08, 2023

Transparency International Rwanda Executive Appollinaire Mupinganyi during the presentation of Bribery index in Kigali on December 7. Courtesy

Private sector, RURA, RNP urged to carry out customised anti-corruption awareness campaigns

Thursday, December 07, 2023

Prosper Mulindwa who was elected new Mayor of Rubavu on Thursday, December 7. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA

Prosper Mulindwa elected new Rubavu Mayor

Thursday, December 07, 2023

Some of the contributing authors hold some copies of the book during a pre- launch private event on December 3. . Photo: Courtesy

New book explores Rwanda's development model

Thursday, December 07, 2023

The previous Presidential Order – of July 9, 2012 – provided that changing ownership of immovable property for any reason shall be subject to a fee equal to Rwf20,000, irrespective of the value of the concerned property.Photo by Craish Bahizi

Government waives fees on over 10 services

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Panelists discuss during the launch of Community of Feminist Practice (COPF) as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, in Kigali on December 6. Courtesy

New initiative launched to combat GBV

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Agents of change are at the frontline of the fight against GBV, noting that ending it in his home has led to noticeable progress. COURTESY

GBV: Engaging men to be ‘agents of change’

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Visitor during a countrywide tour that saw media practitioners visit different mining concessions as part of the Mining Week. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Low tech uptake leaves 70% Rwandan minerals untapped

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

RURA has revised down fuel prices ahead of the festive season, marking the first decrease since June. Sam Ngendahimana

Fuel prices fall ahead of festive season

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

Participants at an awareness campaign for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence at Kigali Car-free day on Sunday, December 3. Photo: Courtesy

Debunking myths about gender-based violence

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

Yamina Karitanyi, the CEO of Rwanda Mines, Gas, and Petroleum Board (RMB) during the interview. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda’s mining sector ‘holds $150bn potential’

Monday, December 04, 2023

The Lower Chamber of Parliament on December 4 passed a bill governing bio-safety, which aims to address the potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). COURTESY

Parliament passes bill governing GMOs

Monday, December 04, 2023

LaDonna Sanders Nkosi, an award-winning speaker and transformation agent, talks to The New Times about coming to Rwanda and falling in love with the country. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

How Rwanda stole the heart of an American peace and culture advocate

Monday, December 04, 2023

Twagiramungu died in Belgium on Saturday.

Ex-Rwanda prime minister Twagiramungu dies in Belgium

Saturday, December 02, 2023

Nyabarongo water treatment plant in Kigali. AfDB approves over $270m for water access, sanitation. FILE

Rwanda: AfDB approves over $270m for water access, sanitation

Saturday, December 02, 2023

Imbuto Foundation champions various initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls, offering counselling, educational opportunities to support the development of a healthy, educated and prosperous society. FILE

Frontliners in the fight against GBV

Friday, December 01, 2023