Harare — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to present emergency legislation verifying Rwanda’s status as a secure nation. This comes shortly after the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom declared that the government’s scheme to transfer Rwandan asylum seekers back to their country of origin, was illegal. Human rights organisations welcomed the Supreme Court’s […]
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Residents of Ruhango district are overjoyed as the recently completed bridge, valued at Rwf269.2million, not only brings celebration but also stands as a life-saving infrastructure, especially benefiting the Mbuye and Kinazi sectors. Valens Habarurema, the Mayor of Ruhango District, highlighted the district’s active pursuit of resources for development projects, coupled with efforts to increase tax […]
The Lower House has requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources to indicate how it is implementing strategies to address issues hindering irrigation efforts, including very limited irrigated land so that food production does not heavily rely on rainfall. It said that this resolution is intended to help farmers build resilience to climate change […]
The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court decision on the Rwanda-UK Migration and Economic Development Partnership “is ultimately a decision for the UK’s judicial system,” the Spokesperson of the government of Rwanda, Yolande Makolo, said on Wednesday, November 15. But she refuted claims that Rwanda is not a safe third country for asylum seekers and refugees, in […]
Harare — The UK Supreme Court has declared the UK government’s policy of sending certain asylum seekers to Rwanda illegal, BBC reports. The Court ruled that there was a chance that any asylum applicant brought there would be sent back home, in violation of both UK and international human rights legislation. It also mentioned Rwanda’s history […]
Rwanda’s new airport in Bugesera district will be connected to regional Rusumo hydroelectric power plant slated to be inaugurated by the end of 2023. The move aims to ensure stable power supply to the new airport under construction. Patricie Uwase, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Infrastructure unveiled the plan on Wednesday before […]
The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals on Tuesday, November 14, confirmed the death of Aloys Ndimbati, one of the main fugitives wanted for their role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The former mayor of Gisovu commune in Kibuye prefecture and a member of former […]
President Paul Kagame has advised the newly sworn-in justice sector officials to be the first to observe the law. He made the call on Tuesday, November 14, while officiating at the swearing-in of judges in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the High Court, as well as senior officials from the Rwanda Investigation […]
The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB), in collaboration with districts, has initiated a comprehensive battle against fall armyworms jeopardizing Agriculture Season A. Fall armyworm, a destructive insect pest, poses a significant threat to over 80 crop species, including maize, rice, sorghum, and legumes. Interventions aimed at educating farmers on pest management have been […]
The anticipated multipurpose dam along River Nyabarongo will irrigate over 20,000 hectares of crops, The New Times has learnt. The irrigation is part of a project expected to cater for water supply, irrigation as well as electrical power generation. The project will also mitigate the perpetual flooding downstream of the Nyabarongo River that has proved […]
In the tapestry of our lives, there are rare individuals who leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. Prof. Pierre Rwanyindo Ruzirabwoba, whose recent passing we mourn, was undeniably one of those exceptional souls. As we gather to pay homage to this distinguished scholar, mentor, and advocate for harmony, we find solace in […]
The construction of Rubavu port stands at 96 percent and the port is set to open in December, The New Times has learnt. Rubavu port, the biggest in Rwanda, is expected to boost tourism and cross-border trade between Rwanda and DR Congo upon completion. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Inside proposed Rubavu Port According to the Acting […]
Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Friday, November 10, completed the rotation of its Formed Police Unit Three (FPU3-1) contingent serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). ALSO READ: South Sudan: Rwandan peacekeepers in Malakal join government officials in novel peace, hygiene campaign The maiden Rwanda FPU3-1 contingent of 180 […]
The best players in the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) will face off with their Burundian counterparts on December 2 and 9, in a new development aimed at increasing the games that local players play during the off-season. Organized by B&B Sports Agency in partnership with Rwanda Basketball federation (FERWABA) and Fédération de Basketball du Burundi […]
The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court will, on Wednesday, November 15, deliver its ruling on whether the country can go ahead with its plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Inked in 2022, the agreement concerns all the migrants and asylum seekers who arrived in the UK illegally from January 1, 2022, aiming at relocating them […]
Nigerian music icon Patoranking and King Promise, the ‘Terminator‘ hit maker, are both in town, where they are expected to engage in different activities including meeting and interacting with their fans at the new Shooters Lounge. The New Times understands that Pataronking arrived in Kigali on Wednesday, November 8, for the Qatar Africa Business Forum, […]
The former Governor of Eastern Province, Emmanuel Gasana on Friday morning arrived at Nyagatare Primary Court for his arraignment and bail hearing in a case in which he faces charges of abuse of office. He is also accused of soliciting and accepting illegal benefits. Gasana, who was suspended as Eastern Province Governor by the Prime […]
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court has affirmed the lower court’s decision granting bail to Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former Director-General of Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA), and his co-accused, Claver Hakizimana, the procurement officer at RCA, and Liliane Gahongayire, a former logistics officer at the agency. The trio faces charges related to the violation of public tender procedures […]