The New Times (Rwanda)

The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 6:25:05 AM

Rwandans living in Nordic countries have raised concerns over what they describe as a “misleading and one-sided” narrative adopted by leaders in the European countries regarding the ongoing conflict in the DR Congo. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/24325/news/security/rwandans-in-northern-europe-challenge-false-narratives-of-dr-congo-crisis

The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 7:03:06 AM

Former Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and Ethiopia’s former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn have been appointed as facilitators of the new peace process for DR Congo, which is faces security crisis as a result of the ongoing conflict between the Congolese armed forces and the AFC/M23 rebels. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/24336/news/africa/dr-congo-crisis-kenyatta-obasanjo-and-desalegn-to-mediate-eac-sadc-process

The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 3:06:43 PM

#BREAKING: Soraya Hakuziyaremye is the new Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, succeeding John Rwangobwa. She is the first-ever woman to hold the position.

The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 1:51:58 PM

The Congolese government continues massacring civilians in Minembwe, Uvira, and surrounding areas in eastern DR Congo’s South Kivu Province, using attack drones guided by MONUSCO intelligence, according to AFC/M23 Spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/24353/news/africa/drones-monusco-intelligence-used-in-minembwe-uvira-civilian-massacres-warns-m23

The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 9:02:12 AM

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The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 1:56:03 PM

Rwandan music star Bruce Itahiwacu, popularly known as Bruce Melodie, is set to perform at the second edition of the Trace Awards on November 26 in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The New Times has learned that Bruce Melodie was added to the lineup just one day before the event, after striking a deal with the Tanzanian government to perform a single song for $20,000 (over Rwf 24,000,000). The ‘Katerina’ hit maker made history as the first and only Rwandan artist to win a Trace Award, securing the prestigious title in the "Best Rwandan Artist" category at the inaugural Trace Awards held in Rwanda in 2023.

The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 3:55:10 PM

WATCH: Gen. (Rtd.) James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, says international support for #DRCongo’s #FARDC, allied with #FDLR militia, is backing efforts to destabilize #Rwanda’s security.

The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 3:11:31 PM

BREAKING: Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva is the new Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, succeeding Soraya Hakuziyaremye, who is now BNR Governor.

The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 11:29:00 AM

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente called for a resilient surgical system across Africa, highlighting the urgency of addressing the widespread lack of access to safe and affordable surgical care across the continent. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/24331/news/health/access-to-surgical-care-should-not-be-luxury-says-ngirente

The New Times (Rwanda)

2/25/2025, 7:40:55 AM

Renowned gospel singer Bosco Nshuti, through his ministry, recently confirmed he will July 13headline a concert titled “Unconditional Love,” to help gospel music lovers connect with God through praise and worship. Nshuti told The New Times that the inspiration behind these concerts, now happening for the second time, “came from a message God placed in my heart,” https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/24344/entertainment/music/bosco-nshuti-to-stage-gospel-concert-in-july