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A Congolese soldier was shot dead when he fired at a Rwandan border patrol unit on Tuesday, January 16, it emerges. FILE

DR Congo: Another day, another deadly incident but when will enough be enough?

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
One of over ten houses that were damaged by landslides due to heavy rains in Southern Province. Courtesy
Editorial

Heeding Meteo Rwanda’s advice can save many lives

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Some of the Burundians stranded at Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

What’s it with East Africans? In one area they celebrate unity, in another they shut borders

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Some trucks stranded at Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Burundi's unilateral closure of borders with Rwanda is a diplomatic misstep

Monday, January 15, 2024
The author pursued French language certification.

It is never too late to learn

Monday, January 15, 2024
Genocide suspect Wenceslas Twagirayezu was extradited to Rwanda by Denmark. Courtesy

Is Twagirayezu about to walk? Why I root for Prosecution’s appeal against acquittal

Monday, January 15, 2024
A woman breastfeeding her baby. Mastitis is an inflammation of breast tissue that sometimes involves an infection.

Better than a Hallelujah: A mastitis story

Monday, January 15, 2024
A view of Kacyiru road junction in Gasabo District. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Kigali City to take its street beauty to residential estates? Residents are on their knees

Friday, January 12, 2024
The government of Burundi on Thursday, January 11 decided to close the country’s border posts with Rwanda, leaving travellers stranded on both sides of the borders.
Editorial

Government must take steps to protect Rwandans in Burundi

Friday, January 12, 2024
The New Times

Gout: A closer Look at causes, symptoms, and management

Friday, January 12, 2024
The New Times

Let’s redefine customer experience in hospitals

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Existing child-protection laws can also be enforced in full to ensure that children are equally protected under the law against assault.

That rod actually spoils the child, so let’s spare it

Thursday, January 11, 2024
SADC (Southern African Development Community) military forces had entered into the eastern DR Congo morass. Internet

Lessons for SADC forces in DR Congo: Do not become like Icarus and Phaeton

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The New Times

China’s answer for a peaceful, secure, prosperous world

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
If SADC the force insists on fighting and defeating M23, that might pave the way for the extermination of an entire section of the Congolese population. Internet

Expectations and challenges in the New Year

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
The newly constructed monument depicting late Father Ubald Rugirangoga that was unveiled on Sunday, January 7, during a memorial event in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Editorial

There is even a better way Christians can honour Father Ubald Rugirangoga

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
A walk to remember Heroes of Nyange who were massacred on March 18, 1997. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Editorial

Let us have our country at heart

Monday, January 08, 2024
Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo was declared “winner” of the DR Congo elections. INTERNET PHOTO

With another five years of Tshisekedi, region can only brace for more chaos and upheaval

Monday, January 08, 2024
The Gasana sisters: The author (left in either frame) and Grace Gasana. COURTESY

A tribute to my heroine sister Grace Gasana!

Sunday, January 07, 2024
The New Times

From spicy foods to stress: Unravelling triggers and treatments for mouth ulcers

Friday, January 05, 2024