Reporting from the Hobe News archive
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Friday, December 12, held a send-off ceremony at the General Headquarters in Kacyiru, to honour 74 police officers, who retired from active service. The occasion presided over by the…
The AFC/M23 coalition, which opposes the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has confirmed that its delegates have returned to the ongoing peace talks in Doha, Qatar. The announcement was made on December…
A photo of a young mountain gorilla joyfully dancing in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park has won the top prize at the international Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, a competition that celebrates humorous wildlife…
U.S President Donald Trump has unveiled a new visa program called the “Gold Card,” designed for wealthy foreign nationals willing to invest at least $1 million in the United States. The card will give buyers a "direct…
The security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to worsen despite renewed regional and international diplomatic efforts. While the M23/AFC movement has repeatedly said it is open to…
The AFC/M23 rebel group, which is fighting the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has announced that it has captured the city of Uvira in South Kivu Province. The announcement was made by the group’s…
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has reported that 67 journalists were killed worldwide in 2025, with half of them dying in the Gaza Strip. The findings were published in the organization’s annual report released on…
After days of heavy fighting involving a coalition of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), Burundian troops, Wazalendo militias, and the FDLR, AFC/M23 fighters have now entered the city of…
The AFC/M23 rebel coalition fighting the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has captured the town of Kiliba, a key entry point to the city of Uvira in South Kivu Province. Kiliba lies in Uvira territory,…
Kenya has sent another 230 police officers to Haiti as part of the ongoing international mission to help restore peace and stability in the Caribbean nation. The officers arrived at Port-au-Prince International Airport…
Ambassador Ernest Rwamucyo has presented his Letters of Credence to President Isaias Afwerki, officially accrediting him as Rwanda’s Ambassador to the State of Eritrea. The ceremony took place on 4 December 2025 at the…
Tanzania’s Prime Minister has asked citizens to remain indoors on Tuesday, the day activists have designated for nationwide protests over the violent suppression of demonstrations linked to the October elections.…
The President of Benin, Patrice Talon, has confirmed that the Government and the country’s Armed Forces successfully foiled a coup attempt planned by a group of soldiers. He assured the nation that all those involved…
Soldiers in Benin have launched an attack and seized the national television station, announcing that they have removed President Patrice Talon from office. In a broadcast on Sunday, the troops declared the overthrow…
A drone strike on a nursery school in Kalogi, a town in southern Kordofan, has killed 50 people, including 33 children. The attack occurred on December 4, 2025, and was attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),…
At least eleven people were killed and fourteen others injured in a mass shooting at a hostel in Saulsville township, west of Pretoria, early Saturday morning. A three-year-old child is among the victims. Police…
President Paul Kagame held talks with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the partnership between Rwanda and the IMF, and their shared commitment to advancing…
Israel may ask thousands of Ukrainians living in the country to return home next month, as authorities have become slower in renewing the documents that allow them to stay. About 25,000 Ukrainians who fled the war in…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) have renewed their commitment to continue sharing information and intelligence, as well as conducting coordinated patrols in designated…
The long-discussed peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially signed in Washington, D.C., during a ceremony attended by several African Heads of State. At 6:55 p.m. GMT ,…
President Paul Kagame hosted a dinner meeting with Republican members of the U.S. Congress, where they discussed shared interests, strengthened bilateral cooperation, and support for initiatives aimed at promoting…
President Paul Kagame has arrived in Washington, D.C., where he will attend the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord—an agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the mediation of the…
Clashes between the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have left two Congolese soldiers dead and one critically injured. The incident occurred on…
Rwanda and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, during the 4th Edition of the Egypt Defence Expo, which was attended by the…