Reporting from the Hobe News archive
The Rwandan Community in Australia has contributed Rwf 4 million to the Dusangire Lunch (Let Us Share Lunch) campaign, which aims to support the national school feeding program. The handover of the cheque for Rwf 4…
The Embassy of Rwanda and the Rwandan community in the U.S. extended condolences to the victims and families of the attack in New Orleans, where about fifteen people were killed and at least 35 injured. At least…
Spectacular fireworks illuminated Kigali’s skyline on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to usher in the New Year. Thousands of Kigali residents gathered at four locations to join in the festivities. Fireworks erupted from…
The New Year 2025 will be welcomed with a spectacular display of fireworks across Kigali City. In an announcement, Kigali City informed the general public that countdown celebrations have been organized for Tuesday, 31…
As 2024 draws to a close, His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, alongside First Lady Jeannette Kagame, hosted a significant end-of-year gathering to reflect on the nation’s achievements and outline…
Rwandan Security Force (RSF) deployed in Macomia district, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, on Saturday December 28, participated in community work ‘’Umuganda’’ jointly with Mozambican Army and Police forces, local…
Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Mandisi Bongani Mabuto Mpahlwa, the High Commissioner of South Africa to Rwanda, for a farewell call on Monday, December…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) concluded its 33rd Policy Organs Meeting today, 21 December 2024, after six days of deliberations at the Kigali Convention Centre. The closing ceremony was preceded by the…
President Paul Kagame appointed Nelly Mukazayire as the new Minister of Sports on Friday, December 20. She replaces Richard Nyirishema, who has been in office since his appointment in August. President Kagame also made…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Chiefs of Defence joined the Experts Working Group at the 33rd Policy Organs meeting running from 16 to 21 December 2024 in Kigali Rwanda. The EASF Chiefs of Defence reaffirmed…
A bilateral double taxation avoidance treaty between Rwanda and Korea came into force on Thursday, December 19, this agreement aims to attract Korean investors to Rwanda and facilitate investment outflow through tax…
On December 18, 2024, President Paul Kagame met with a delegation from the African Materials Research Society (AMRS) and the African Renaissance Institute for Science and Technology (ARIST). The delegation, led by AMRS…
The Government of Rwanda has signed a grant agreement with the German Development Bank KfW, representing the German Federal Government, to provide EUR 20.97 million (approximately RWF 30 billion) for the "Green and…
Rwanda's economy grew by 8.1% in the third quarter of 2024, following increases of 9.8% in the second quarter and 9.7% in the first quarter. This brings the average growth rate for the first three quarters of 2024 to…
Rwanda National Police and the Ethiopian Federal Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) seeking to explore ways to strengthen police cooperation in promoting peace, stability, and security. The MoU was…
Rwandans residing in Manchester, United Kingdom, gathered over the weekend for a vibrant end-of-year celebration, honoring their culture and unity. Organized by the Rwandese Community of Greater Manchester in…
On Friday, December 13, 2024, Rwanda concluded the FIA General Assembly with a grand ceremony marking the organization’s 120th anniversary. The event, held in Kigali, brought together global motorsport leaders,…
Brian Kagame, the youngest son of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, has successfully completed his military training at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United…
Defence attachés accredited to Rwanda were hosted on 13 December 2024 to a security briefing at the MINADEF/RDF Headquarters in Kimihurura. They received updates on Rwanda’s internal and external security situation, as…
Today, Rwanda proudly joins the global community in celebrating Teacher’s Day, under the theme: “A Valued Teacher is an Empowered Educator.” This occasion serves as a reminder of the essential role educators play in…
Rwanda has become the first African country to sign the “United Against Online Abuse” (UAOA) Charter, an initiative led by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to address online abuse and hate speech in…
On Thursday, 12 December 2024, the Government of Rwanda, in partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), received another group of 149 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya. They were evacuated from Libya under a…
Renowned American comedian, actor, and television host Steve Harvey made a return to Kigali, less than a month after his last visit. Harvey attended the unveiling of Rwanda’s first locally-made Cross Car, an event…
On Thursday evening, President Paul Kagame, alongside FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, unveiled a Rwanda-made "Cross Car" designed and built by students from IPRC Kigali. The event took place at the Kigali…