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May 26, 2026, 12:25 am
Abiy Ahmed Meets Rwandan Doctors Pursuing Specialist Training
- [New Times] Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has met with 128 Rwandan medical practitioners pursuing specialty training in Ethiopia, alongside more than 400 counterparts from across Africa enrolled in advanced medical programmes.
Kayonza Farmer Turns Arid Land Into Thriving Pasture
- [New Times] An 18-hectare piece of land in Kahi Cell, Gahini Sector, Kayonza District, once abandoned due to water shortages, is being transformed into a modern dairy and fodder farm expected to produce more than 1,000 litres of milk per day.
Kigali Mulls Expansion of Bus Routes As Demand Surges
- [New Times] The City of Kigali is considering expanding its bus network across the capital as demand for public transport continues to rise, with residents calling for wider coverage in underserved areas.
Rwanda Set to Benefit From Lake Victoria Basin Conservation Drive
- [New Times] The government is set to benefit from a series of regional conservation and infrastructure projects aimed at protecting the Lake Victoria Basin, one of Africa's most important ecological and economic regions.
Why Farming Startups Fail - and How You Can Avoid It
- [New Times] In my experience working with farmers and agripreneurs, I have gained practical insights into agriculture. My journey began in 2022 when I joined Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), a leading institution in conservation agriculture training. During and after my studies, I interacted with agronomists, agripreneurs, and policymakers. From these interactions, I learned that agriculture is shifting from traditional practice to a business-driven sector, and I identified key reasons why
Rwandan Students to Benefit From I&m Bank, Oklahoma Christian University Affordable Financing Partnership
- [New Times] I&M Bank Rwanda, through its EduFinance Programme, has extended a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oklahoma Christian University-Rwanda to expand access to affordable higher education through low-interest academic loans.
Rwandans in Michigan Honour Genocide Victims
- [New Times] Members of the Rwandan community in Michigan have commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during an event held in Grand Rapids city, where local leaders reaffirmed their commitment to remembrance, peace, and fighting genocide denial.
Why Factories Are Not Producing At Full Capacity
- [New Times] The government has invested heavily in industrial parks, modern machinery, energy infrastructure, and logistics systems as part of its long-term ambition to grow the manufacturing sector.
How Kigali Can Keep Housing Affordable As City Grows
- [New Times] As Kigali expands and attracts more residents, businesses, and investors, concerns are growing over how the city can keep housing and commercial spaces affordable while sustaining urban growth.
When the Teachers Fail the Test - the Crisis of Western Human Rights Credibility
- [New Times] For decades, Western governments and institutions have presented themselves as the guardians of the international human rights order. They have monitored elections, issued reports, imposed sanctions, funded advocacy organisations, and regularly lectured other nations on democracy, governance, and human dignity. Whether in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or Eastern Europe, the message has been consistent: respect human rights, uphold international law, and protect civilians.
Eye Care Access Expands As Optica Opens Branch At Kigali City Mall
- [New Times] Access to eye care services continues to expand across Rwanda as healthcare providers increasingly position services closer to growing urban communities and commercial centres.
Supporting Rwanda's Digital Workforce - Teknowledge's Long-Term Commitment
- [New Times] Strengthening skills, cybersecurity, and digital capability to support Rwanda's Vision 2050.
RSSB Tigers Edge Out Fus Rabat to Join Al Ahly in Bal Semifinals
- [New Times] FUS Rabat claimed a dramatic 99-98 victory over RSSB Tigers on Sunday, but the narrow win was not enough to keep their 2026 BAL playoff hopes alive, as the Moroccan side needed to win by at least 23 points to advance.
Africa's Water Crisis Draining Billions, Leaders Warn
- [New Times] African leaders have warned that poor access to clean water and sanitation is costing the continent billions of dollars annually while deepening poverty, disease, and inequality.
Economic Freedom Remains Africa's Unfinished Struggle - AfCFTA Boss
- [New Times] Africa may have achieved political independence, but the continent's biggest remaining challenge is economic liberation, according to the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Silence Over Kinshasa's Bombing Will Only Embolden Impunity
- [New Times] There can be no meaningful peace process in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo when one party continues to treat a ceasefire as a public relations tool rather than a binding commitment.
Pan-Africanists Urge Collective Action On Water Crisis
- [New Times] Africa's development ambitions will remain out of reach unless governments, businesses, and citizens work together to address the continent's water and sanitation challenges, says the Chairman of the Pan-African Movement (PAM) Rwanda Chapter.
Kagame, Qatari Leader Discuss Bilateral Ties
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame on Sunday, May 24, arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar, for a one-day working visit.
Kenya and Rwanda Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation With New Security Pact Push
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Rwanda have stepped up efforts to deepen military cooperation and regional security coordination, with both countries pushing for the expedited signing of a new defence cooperation agreement amid growing concerns over terrorism, organised crime, and emerging security threats in East Africa.
Dusabejambo's Film 'Ben'imana' Lands Top Prize At Cannes Festival
- [New Times] Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo made history on Saturday, May 23, after winning the prestigious Caméra d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for her debut feature film Ben'Imana.
France Must Not Let Kanziga Escape Justice Through Age
- [New Times] Due to his advanced age and severe cognitive decline, United Nations (UN) war crimes judges ruled that Félicien Kabuga was unfit to stand trial, resulting in an indefinite stay of legal proceedings. He remained in custody in The Hague until his death, without a verdict.
Is Talking About Mental Health Making Things Worse?
- [New Times] It is worth acknowledging how far we have come; we now have awareness months, community training, corporate wellness programmes, celebrity confessionals, TikTok therapists, and so on. By every measure of visibility, mental health has never been more discussed. The silence that once surrounded suffering has, for the most part, broken.
Rwanda to Celebrate Africa Day With Call for Unity, Home-Grown Solutions
- [New Times] Rwanda will join the rest of the African continent in marking the 62nd African Liberation Day officially observed on May 25, with a high-level conference in Kigali expected to focus on African-led solutions to development challenges, regional integration, and the future of Pan-African cooperation.
Public Transport Users Up By 30,000 in Less Than a Month
- [New Times] The number of people using public transport in Kigali has increased by 30,000 since the introduction of dedicated bus lanes in late April, according to city officials.
Mozambique Defence Minister Visits Rwandan Forces in Cabo Delgado
- [New Times] Mozambique's Minister of Defence, Cristóvão Artur Chume, on Thursday, May 21, visited the Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) deployed in his country's northern province of Cabo Delgado.
Kigali Showdown - Bal Playoffs Tip Off With Key Clashes
- [New Times] The 2026 BAL playoffs, which will take place in Kigali from 22-31 May, have attracted excitement from both local and international fans.
Ten Senior Clubs Join Rutsindura Memorial Tournament
- [New Times] Ten senior volleyball clubs have confirmed participation in the ongoing Rutsindura Memorial Tournament.
Today in History - Uganda Declares Lake Victoria a Disaster Zone Amid Rwanda Genocide Crisis
- [Nile Post] Uganda formally declared the northern shores of Lake Victoria a national disaster area on this day in 1994, as bodies from the Genocide against the Tutsi continued washing ashore at an alarming rate.
Who's Who in RSSB Tigers Roster for Bal Playoffs?
- [New Times] Rwandan powerhouse RSSB Tigers have assembled a strong 13-man roster as they chase Basketball Africa League (BAL) glory ahead of the playoffs, which tip off on Friday, May 22, at BK Arena.
Businesses Hope to Cash in On Basketball Africa League Playoffs
- [New Times] Hotels, restaurants, bars, transport operators, and other service providers are gearing up to benefit from the return of the Basketball Africa League playoffs, set for May 22 to 31 at BK Arena.
