Reporting from the Hobe News archive
On Monday, March 24, Rwanda, through the Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA), launched the Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project (KUTI), a Rwf 140 billion initiative aimed at improving Kigali’s urban…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Kigali on Thursday, March 20. General Kainerugaba, who also serves as the Senior Presidential Advisor on…
Rwanda received $502 million in diaspora remittances in 2024, according to the National Bank of Rwanda, underscoring the crucial role the Rwandan diaspora continues to play in the country’s development. The remittances…
Rwanda's economy grew by 8.9% in 2024, following impressive quarterly performances of 9.7% in the first quarter, 9.8% in the second quarter, 8.1% in the third quarter, and 8% in Q4. According to data released by the…
President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi met in Doha on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in a trilateral meeting hosted by Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to…
The Government of Rwanda has severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, effective March 17, 2025, and has given all Belgian diplomats in Rwanda 48 hours to leave the country. According to the Ministry of Foreign…
President Paul Kagame has warned Belgium, accusing it of blaming Rwanda for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) problems and mobilizing the international community to impose sanctions—despite its colonial role…
The Rwanda national football team, Amavubi, has named a provisional squad of 27 players ahead of their critical 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Amavubi is set to face Nigeria and Lesotho in Group C, with the aim of…
President Paul Kagame, at Village Urugwiro on Saturday, March 15, received Wang Xuekun, the outgoing Ambassador of China to Rwanda, and Eduardo Filomeno Bárber Leiro Octávio, the outgoing Ambassador of Angola to…
President Paul Kagame, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), on Saturday, March 15, promoted Col Stanislas Gashugi to the rank of Brigadier General and appointed him as the Special…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has stated that Rwanda and Burundi are making progress toward de-escalation and mutual understanding, following ongoing…
Rwanda and Ethiopia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defense cooperation. The MoU was signed on Thursday, March 13, when General Mubarakh Muganga, Chief of Defense Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force…
President Paul Kagame has stated that aid to developing countries is often used as a tool for control and dependency. In an interview with American journalist Mario Nawfal, President Kagame discussed various topics,…
Language is more than just a means of communication; it is a vessel for history, culture, and identity. Kinyarwanda, the national language of Rwanda, stands as one of the most unique and richly expressive languages in…
President Paul Kagame on Monday, March 10 at Urugwiro Village, received Qimiao Fan, the World Bank’s Country Director for Rwanda, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda. The discussion focused on existing and future partnerships.…
On March 8, 2025, the embassies of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, the Republic of Congo, Sudan, and Zambia in Sweden, represented by their female ambassadors, participated in…
On 8th March 2025, female Peacekeepers from the Rwandan Battalion (RWABG VII) serving under MINUSCA with local women in Bria Town, Haute-Koto prefecture, Central African Republic (CAR) celebrated the International…
Ubunyarwanda, often understood as the essence of Rwandan identity, encompasses cultural values, unity, and a deep sense of belonging. While traditionally framed as a socio-political and philosophical concept, there is…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jan Lipavský, discussed further strengthening bilateral ties.…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi, who is on an official visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), along with the Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Ronald…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Rwanda’s Anthony Ngororano as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Madagascar, with the host government’s approval, effective 1 March 2025.…
Renowned entrepreneur and media personality Mario Nawfal recently visited Rwanda, a nation that has risen from tragedy to become a symbol of hope, resilience, and progress. During his visit, Nawfal paid tribute to the…
A delegation from the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana, led by Minister Joseph Bukari Nipke, has begun a study visit to learn from Rwanda’s public transport regulatory framework, particularly the…
Africa is witnessing a shift in leadership—one that prioritizes development, self-reliance, and the well-being of its citizens. Amid economic challenges and political instability, two nations, Burkina Faso and Rwanda,…