3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (312+ words) President Paul Kagame has spoken about the rapid evolution of the space economy driven by lower costs and new technologies, and how Africa intends to be a full participant. He made the remarks on Thursday, September 10 in Paris, France during…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (228+ words) | The New Times The New Times President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, September 9, met with Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in Paris, France According to the Office of the President, discussions focused on…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (279+ words) | The New Times The New Times Gabonese MP Augustin Lobelle Yembi, who was arrested in Kigali following an alleged assault on an employee at Kigali International Airport, has been handed over to authorities in Gabon after diplomatic intervention between Kigali…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (416+ words) This week, once again, the leaders of a continent are gathered in Kigali Rwanda. We convene at the Africa Food Systems Forum, and this year is unlike any other. It is not simply another summit. It is a reckoning. Out…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (239+ words) | The New Times The New Times A United Nations committee said countries are legally obliged ​to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and take other measures to address ‌the enduring legacy of racial discrimination it says persists…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (831+ words) Rwanda is currently grappling with a crackdown on excessive alcohol consumption, among other "indecent” pleasures deemed to undermine national development. The Government’s removal of illicit alcohol has been generally applauded, spurring encouraging discourse across the region, with some neighbouring populations…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (262+ words) | The New Times The New Times For centuries, Rwandans have shared a common culture and history, rich with unique relics and cultural imprints closely connected to their natural surroundings Yet many people remain unaware of this heritage’s origins, components,…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (204+ words) | The New Times The New Times Traditional dances, poetry and the sharing of familiar Rwandan food brought the spirit of home to Rwanda’s Embassy in Rabat on Saturday, August 29, as Rwandans gathered to celebrate Umuganura The celebration of the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (596+ words) African countries have different independence anniversary dates. However, for most countries, more than six decades have now passed since colonial administrations ended. That raises an uncomfortable question: more than 60 years after colonialism, why do so many African countries still struggle…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (355+ words) African heads of state, former presidents, senior policymakers and business leaders are gathering in Kigali for the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, which will discuss how the continent can strengthen governance, institutions and execution to accelerate development. The two-day gathering, which…...