Reporting from the Hobe News archive
Following the departure of Torsten Spittler as the head coach of the Rwanda national football team, Amavubi, recent reports have confirmed that Adel Amrouche, the former head coach of the Burundi national team, has…
For the fourth time, Rwanda is participating in the Paris International Agricultural Show, known as Salon International de l’Agriculture, held at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. The Paris…
The Commandants of Military Command and Staff Colleges from Rwanda, Libya, and Tanzania, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, convened at the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC)-Nyakinama in Musanze…
Major General Yousef A. Al Hnaity, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordan Armed Forces (CJCS-JAF), visited the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) headquarters in Kimihurura on Wednesday, February 26. He was…
On Tuesday, February 25, President Paul Kagame appointed Soraya Hakuziyaremye as the new Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). She is the first woman to hold this position. Before this appointment, she served…
Soraya Hakuziyaremye has been appointed as the new Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, succeeding John Rwangombwa. She is the first woman to hold this position. Prior to this role, she served as Deputy Governor…
Ambassador François Nkulikiyimfura presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain on Monday, February 24, officially accrediting him as Rwanda’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, with…
The Rwandan Community in Washington State (RCA Seattle) has received a $50,000 grant from the City of Bellevue to support education, prevention, and connection services. The funding will specifically benefit…
Matchday 18 of the Rwandan Premier League reinforced Huye International Stadium’s reputation as a challenging venue for Rwanda’s top clubs. Both Rayon Sports and APR FC failed to secure victories, extending their…
President Paul Kagame met with David Lammy, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, on Saturday, February 22. They discussed bilateral relations and the need for a lasting solution…
Kigali, Rwanda – In a resolute statement, President Paul Kagame has once again underscored his unwavering commitment to safeguarding Rwanda’s security and sovereignty, emphasizing that the country’s defense is not up…
Senegal secured their spot at AfroBasket 2025 with a dominant 96-73 victory over Rwanda in Rabat, Morocco. The West African giants extended their unbeaten run in the qualifiers to 4-0, showcasing depth, intensity, and…
The association of Rwandans living in Belgium, DRB-Rugari, is organizing the annual event to celebrate International Women’s Day. The celebration is set to take place in Brussels on March 8, 2025. This event is being…
Rwanda has announced the suspension of its development cooperation with Belgium, citing Belgium's campaign to sabotage Rwanda's access to development finance including in multilateral institutions. The decision was…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, held a constructive phone call with Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. According to a post…
President Paul Kagame has congratulated Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and Selma Malika Haddadi on their election as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), respectively. The election took place…
On Saturday, February 15, in Addis Ababa, President Paul Kagame held a productive meeting with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, on the sidelines of the 2025 African Union Summit. "They engaged in discussions…
On February 13, 2025, Rwanda's Ambassador Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye visited the warehouse of Ben Foods (S) Pte Ltd, a renowned food distribution company based in Singapore. The visit was a key step in advancing…
The President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, on Friday, 14 February, arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he joins other Heads of State and Government from across the African continent for the 38th Ordinary…
Defence Experts from East African Community (EAC) partner states convened in Kigali, Rwanda, from 13 to 14 February 2025 to develop a roadmap for establishing an online repository for documents used in conferences and…
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, February 13, received Qimiao Fan , the World Bank’s Country Director for Rwanda, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda. Their discussions focused on joint development projects between Rwanda and…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, held talks with his Ghanaian counterpart, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on the sidelines of the 46th Ordinary Session of the AU…
Rwandan peacekeepers (RWABATT-1) under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were decorated with UN service medals in recognition for their service in peacekeeping operations. The ceremony was held in…
President Paul Kagame met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on Wednesday, February 12, in Doha. According to the Office of the President, Village Urugwiro, they discussed…