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[New Times] The virtual asset sector has entered a new regulatory phase following the publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette on May 28.
June 1, 2026
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[New Times] When Robert Twongyeirwe suffered a stroke at the age of 35 in December 2012, his life changed dramatically. A former school inspector at the Ministry of Education, he…
June 1, 2026
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[New Times] The sports industry has significant potential to create careers and economic opportunities for young people, according to Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports.
June 1, 2026
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[New Times] Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Most Valuable Player Craig Randall II has dedicated both his individual and team success to his wife, Sarrah Marie, describing her as one…
June 1, 2026
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[New Times] Craig Randall II was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) after leading RSSB Tigers to their maiden championship with a dramatic…
June 1, 2026
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[New Times] APR FC striker Cheikh Djibril Ouattara capped a remarkable 2025/26 season by finishing as the BK Pro League's top scorer with 18 goals, securing the Golden Boot award.
June 1, 2026
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[New Times] Health ministers from East African Community (EAC) member states will hold an extraordinary virtual meeting on June 1 and 2 to discuss a coordinated response to the ongoing…
June 1, 2026
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[New Times] Minister of Interior Vincent Biruta on Thursday, May 28, officiated the closing ceremony of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Plus Joint SWAT Training Exercise and…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] Rwanda has taken another step toward becoming a regional technology hub following the official expansion of VisiontechPLG into the country, a move expected to improve digital services, strengthen…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] World Connect Rwanda, in partnership with Musanze District and the University of Rwanda-Busogo campus, hosted a ceremony on Thursday May 28th 2026 to inaugurate 12 development projects meant…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] The average Rwandan may not wear a suit at an international investors' summit or sit courtside at a BAL game, but they are increasingly benefiting from the economic…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] Recently, someone introduced an unusual philosophy during a business discussion. He asked me whether I had ever herded cows. For him, it is difficult to trust an African…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] Rwanda is among the countries that have voted in favour of the historic World Court climate crisis ruling, which states that countries have a responsibility to protect people…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] Petro de Luanda will face RSSB Tigers in Sunday's BAL final, while Al Ahly Ly will go up against Egypt's Al Ahly SC in the Third-Place Game.
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] SC Kiyovu striker Fidali Uwiyaremye has described his maiden senior national team call-up as a great honour, crediting the achievement to hard work and consistency throughout the season.
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said that Israel's 78th Independence Day reflects both the country's resilience and its growing partnership with Rwanda,…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] All eyes will be on Kigali Pele Stadium as traditional rivals SC Kiyovu and Rayon Sports face off in a decisive Rwanda Premier League clash that will determine…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] A new immunity provision is expected to strengthen the independence of staff at Rwanda's National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) by protecting them from legal action, arrest, search,…
May 29, 2026
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[Shabelle] Brazzaville -- Somalia's Finance Minister, Biixi Imaan Egeh, held talks on Thursday with African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the bank's annual meetings…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] On a basketball court in Rwanda, Fatuma Ella Mukamugema once focused solely on coaching young girls and helping them improve their game. Today, she sees the sport through…
May 28, 2026
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[New Times] Hakim Kiwanuka scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as APR FC came from behind to defeat Al Merrikh SC 2-1 in a BK Pro League Week 33 clash played…
May 28, 2026
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[New Times] As the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs draw packed crowds at BK Arena, the tournament's impact is increasingly visible beyond the arena itself.
May 28, 2026
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[New Times] Twenty-five years ago, Rwanda took a major step in rebuilding its security sector by establishing the Rwanda National Police (RNP), a unified force that has since grown into…
May 28, 2026
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[New Times] President Paul Kagame has commended the Rwanda National Police (RNP) for its 25 years of service, praising officers for their dedication, courage, and professionalism in ensuring the safety…
May 28, 2026
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[Nile Post] Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as authorities intensify containment measures following an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which…
May 28, 2026
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[New Times] A new organic law governing elections now allows the composition of electoral colleges to be determined through a Presidential Order instead of being fixed in the law itself,…
May 28, 2026
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[New Times] Rwanda National Police on Wednesday, May 27, celebrated its Silver Jubilee in a colourful ceremony held at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District.
May 28, 2026
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[UN News] The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as a fast-spreading Ebola…
May 28, 2026
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[New Times] As the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Playoffs continue to light up Kigali, another important conversation took place away from the court on Tuesday during the 2026 bal…
May 27, 2026
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[New Times] The stage is set at BK Arena as four teams battle for two tickets up for grabs for the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) final and the chance…
May 27, 2026
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[SNA] Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim led Sudan's delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), hosted by the Republic of the Congo in Brazzaville…
May 27, 2026
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[RFI] Rwandan director Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo has become the country's first filmmaker to win the Camera d'Or for best first feature at the Cannes film festival, with Ben'Imana. The Kigali-based director…
May 27, 2026
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[New Times] Major faecal sludge and solid waste management projects are set to receive additional funding in the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government steps up investment in sanitation infrastructure…
May 27, 2026
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[New Times] Al Ahly Ly booked their place in the semifinals of the 2026 Basketball Africa League after an emphatic 98-80 victory over Tunisian giants Club Africain on Monday at…
May 26, 2026
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[New Times] More than 410 internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in the Gobolo 1 IDP camp in Bria, Central African Republic, received free medical services from Rwandan peacekeepers serving under…
May 26, 2026
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[New Dawn] LIBCOR Recognizes His Contributions to Liberians Abroad
May 26, 2026
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