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Rwandans in New Zealand, along with their friends, observed the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Auckland, a major metropolitan city on New Zealand's North Island, on May 3. The…
On Saturday, May 3, President Paul Kagame arrived in Gabon to join leaders from across the continent at the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema General Brice Oligui Nguema—who led the…
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Friday, May 2, welcomed Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya and First Lady Lauriane Doumbouya to their farm in Kibugabuga, Bugesera District. President Doumbouya…
Guinean President General Mamadi Doumbouya is in Rwanda for a friendly visit, according to the Embassy of Guinea in Kigali. "The President of the Republic of Guinea, H.E. Mamadi Doumbouya, was warmly welcomed by…
Guinean President General Mamadi Doumbouya is expected to arrive in Kigali on May 1, 2025, for a friendly visit, according to the Office of the President of Guinea. His recent visit to Rwanda was in August 2024, when…
Rwandan Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, former Minister of Trade and Industry, has been elected as the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and head of the African Risk Capacity (ARC). ARC is a specialized agency…
Troops deployed under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) began their withdrawal on April 29, 2025, passing through Rwanda. Rwanda’s Minister of…
On April 28, 2025, Rwanda and the United States of America launched a Strategic Bilateral Dialogue—a structured framework for regular engagement between the two countries—centered on political, economic, security, and…
President Paul Kagame on Monday, April 28, welcomed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau at Urugwiro Village. “The two Heads of State held discussions on global and continental issues, as well as ways to…
Stevy Daic NDJALA TOTOLO, a dynamic professional from Gabon, has become a key figure in shaping Africa's digital landscape. Since relocating to Kigali, Rwanda, in 2021, Stevy has focused on empowering Africa's youth…
In today's digital age, the media wields significant power in shaping societal norms and behaviors. This influence extends to various aspects of life, including family dynamics. In Rwanda, the role of the media in…
In a recent conversation with Hobe Australia, Rwandan author and genocide survivor Judence Kayitesi shared powerful reflections on her life, her country's painful history, and her ongoing mission to promote healing and…
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a historic 'Declaration of Principles' on Friday, April 25, in Washington, D.C. The agreement aims to pave the way for lasting peace in eastern DRC and across…
The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is set to host a Declaration of Principles signing ceremony between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, April 25, in Washington, D.C. The…
Global Recognition for a Spiritual Innovator in Counselling Psychology and the Therapeutic Arts In a milestone moment that reflects both academic excellence and spiritual purpose, Professor Idi Banamungu, known…
On Wednesday, April 23, Rwanda, in partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), welcomed the 21st group of 137 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya through the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM). These individuals…
President Paul Kagame expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, describing him as “a moral voice of compassion, humility, and global solidarity.” Pope Francis died on Easter…
Rwanda's poverty rate has declined from 39.8% in 2017 to 27.4% in 2024, with 1.5 million people lifted out of poverty over the past seven years, according to the latest Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey…
Two Rwandan Officer Cadets, Blaine Mugisha and Cesar Yuhi, have completed their training at the UK Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, during a graduation ceremony held on Friday, April 11. Rwanda’s High Commissioner to…
Rwanda registered investment commitments totaling USD 3.2 billion (approximately Rwf 4.48 trillion) in 2024, surpassing the USD 2.4 billion recorded in 2023. This reflects a growth of 32.4%, according to the Rwanda…
The Chief of the General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF), Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, is in Rwanda for a working visit from 13 to 16 April 2025, and was today received by the Chief of Defence Staff…
Heavy rainfall that hit Kigali City between April 10 and 13, 2025, claimed two lives and destroyed 27 houses. This followed an alert issued by the Rwanda Meteorology Agency on the evening of April 11, warning of…
Rwanda Security Forces in Mozambique along with Mozambique Security organs and friends of Rwanda commemorated the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The commemoration event was held in…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, on Friday, April 11, met with Somali State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar for dicussions on ways to…