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The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
A woman breastfeeding her baby. The new changes aimed to ensure that a newborn child receives adequate care and that the mother has sufficient time to recover and regain strength. File
Featured

FEATURED: New changes to maternity leave law will enhance benefits for women, men – RSSB

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
Coffee washing station.
Featured

FEATURED: Why supporting agri-SMEs can strengthen Rwanda’s entire food value chain

Monday, August 05, 2024
One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.
Religion

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024
Sol Solange in China during her participation in the ‘China in My Camera’ international blogging campaign in July.
Tourism

Sol Solange professionalises content creation after China blogging campaign

Friday, August 02, 2024
A view of Luna Smelter firm, the continent’s first tin smelter, in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Luna Smelter: Meeting global standards for local mineral processing

Thursday, August 01, 2024
Dr Solomon Dersso, a member of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on July 27. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

The world has yet to learn from Rwanda’s tragedy, says AU rights official

Thursday, August 01, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto announced the listing of the country's first Islamic bond, the Linzi Sukuk at the Nairobi Securities Exchange on Wednesday, July 31.

Kenya lists US$23m Islamic bond on stock exchange

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Rwanda Governance Board and local leaders closed down 185 churches over not meeting the requisite standards in Musanze District. Courtesy
Religion

Nearly 200 non-compliant churches in Musanze shut down in fresh crackdown

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Judge President of the East African Court of Justice, Justice Nestor Kayobera (left), the Chief Justice of Somalia, Bashe Yusuf Ahmed (centre) and EACJ Principal Judge Yohanne Masara at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
Africa

PHOTOS: Somalia seeks to learn from experiences, expertise of East African Court of Justice – official

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Jane E. Klinger, a special advisor and senior research conservator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum who serves as the chairperson of ICMEMOHRI delivers remarks at the meeting in Kigali on July 29. Courtesy
Rwanda

Global memorial, museums to stand against Genocide deniers

Monday, July 29, 2024