The New Times (Rwanda)
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477,164
Followers
427
Following
96,332
Tweets
31.9
Avg Engagement
616
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @NewTimesRwanda's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2010-09-16
- Verification:No
- Location:Kigali, Rwanda
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:26.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:5.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account has an average of 654 likes and 151 retweets per tweet, indicating a highly engaged audience. The use of breaking news and trending topics helps drive interaction.
26.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
5.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
85,526
Total Likes
18,005
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
13
Median Likes
3
Median Retweets
32
75th Percentile
2,031
Top Tweet
0.07
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
84.2%
Original
6.6%
Replies
8.8%
Retweets
0.4%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
3.9%
With Media
95.7%
With Links
45.8%
With #Tags
26.8%
With @Mentions
6.6%
With Emojis
195
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.08
Reply/Original Ratio
0.04
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
77.8%
Weekday Posts
22.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 287 retweets (9% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,250 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe audience is likely interested in current affairs, politics, and sports in Rwanda. They are likely to be informed citizens and followers of national and international news.
Below Average
Audience Quality
39.0%
Suspicion Index
58.3%
Low-Quality %
6
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
68.8%
Empty Bio
64.7%
<10 Tweets
5.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
67.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
95.6%
No URL
47.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
12,514,026
Total Potential Reach
6
Median Follower Reach
30
75th Percentile Reach
1.9%
>1K followers
0.2%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
14.7%
Creators
7,337 accounts
20.6%
Consumers
10,302 accounts
64.7%
Dormant
32,361 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
181
Verified Followers
0.18% of total
3,502
Protected Accounts
3.5% of total
2 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @gyaigyimii | 1,344,968 | Host | Business, Host, Space |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,865 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @UlrichJvV | 1,149,596 | Activist | Digital media, Global development, Gardening and sustainability |
| @LeBronJames | 1,004,965 | - | - |
| @Declaracion | 905,518 | - | - |
| @iownjd | 778,529 | Lawyer | learn, inspire, engage |
| @cobbo3 | 520,793 | Journalist | Journalism, Writing, Futurism |
| @umashankarsingh | 490,210 | Senior Editor | Politics, Foreign Affairs, Satire |
| @THE_THEO_FORD | 469,579 | - | - |
| @andylassner | 457,682 | Producer | LAKings, Ellen, Producer |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
40,559
Followers With Bio
59,441
Followers Without Bio
40.56%
% With Bio
59.44%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed5,113
Combined Engagement
4,145
Total Likes
968
Total Retweets
1,023
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
80%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
WATCH: President #Kagame's team #Rwanda is playing against FIFA President, Gianni Infantino's, team in the 73rd FIFA Congress Delegation Tournament that is underway at PELE KIGALI STADIUM. 📹: @MugwizaO/ TNT https://t.co/ckut120mF1
#BREAKING: President #Kagame is re-elected as Chairman of ruling party @rpfinkotanyi for another five-year term. He picked up 2,099 out of 2102 votes. https://t.co/pHMu5Vf3sN
#BREAKING: Former Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger, has arrived in #Rwanda for the 73rd FIFA Congress. https://t.co/ETK3vfyD5R
He is a mobiliser, organiser and among his peers, he is known as ‘manager’. @Inkotanyi_C is also credited for his ability to bring people together to do things out of their own will and pockets. We had an exclusive interview with the @Our_Past_In founder. https://t.co/kAckUmEYVs
WATCH: The 73rd FIFA Congress Delegation Tournament gets underway. The tournament will be played by eight teams one each from FIFA's six confederations. One FIFA team and one from the host country #Rwanda. 📹: @MugwizaO/ TNT https://t.co/ZCtgv5wRug
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares breaking news and political updates, which likely drives high engagement. It has a strong focus on Rwanda's leadership and national events, which resonates with its audience. The use of multimedia, such as videos, enhances the impact of its tweets and increases shareability.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 477,164
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @NewTimesRwanda reveals an growing Twitter presence with 477,164 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 31.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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