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The Context by the New Times

The Context by the New Times

by The New Times Rwanda

Season 1

Genocide ideology: What next?

Genocide ideology: What next?

Tracing the roots of genocide ideology in the Great Lakes region

Tracing the roots of genocide ideology in the Great Lakes region

PISA Founder Interview: Next Steps After Shocking Education Results

Our schools are facing a turning point.When the PISA 2025 results dropped, they sent shockwaves through our educational ecosystem. Rwanda's debut scores -- averaging 317 in science, 312 in reading, and 301 in math -- showed that only 3% of our students are meeting baseline global proficiencies across all three subjects. In this exclusive conversation, we sit down with Andreas Schleicher, the founder and director of PISA, to break down what these numbers actually mean. This isn't just about low rankings -- it is a fundamental critique of an outdated model that prioritises rote memorisation over critical, real-world thinking.Schleicher doesn't pull punches. He diagnoses exactly where the systemic gaps lie, why our current classroom methods are failing modern students, and -- most importantly -- provides a concrete roadmap for urgent policy reform. If you care about the future of Rwanda's economy, workforce, and children, this is a non-negotiable watch.

Battling exam fraud and why Rwanda is submitting to the rigorous global PISA standard

As Rwanda marks the official opening of the new academic year this week, the nation stands at a critical educational turning point. Following the damning findings from the Learning Achievement in Rwandan Schools (LARS) earlier this year and the high-profile national crackdown on examination malpractices and subsequent arrests of suspects, the Ministry of Education is launching a sweeping series of structural learning reforms set to roll out across the new academic calendar. In this exclusive interview, the Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, breaks down the active battle against internal examination fraud and explains the strategic vision behind submitting our school system to the ultra-rigorous, un-cheatable OECD PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) standard. He also addresses the country’s missed TVET targets despite a more favorable public perception of technical education, and tackles critical issues including inclusive education, the impact of technology on learning, and the persistent challenge of crowded classrooms. Watch the full breakdown of how these upcoming calendar reforms, key insights from the national LARS evaluation, and global diagnostics will shape Rwanda's path toward a true human capital economy.

Ecofleet & the future of Rwanda's public transport sector

Ecofleet & the future of Rwanda's public transport sector

From FIFA to FERWAFA politics: A conversation on Rwandan football

From FIFA to FERWAFA politics: A conversation on Rwandan football

Rwanda as a sports, entertainment destination

Rwanda as a sports, entertainment destination