November 21, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Open to Refugees, Says Govt Spokesperson
Rwanda is an open and welcoming country for people seeking safety and refuge, government spokesperson Yolande Makolo has said. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Rwanda: New UK-Rwanda Migration Treaty to 'Reemphasise' Initial Plan
A new treaty on migration between the United Kingdom and Rwanda will respond to concerns raised by the UK Supreme Court, according to the government of Rwanda. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Rwanda: Bayern Munich Academy Rwanda - Age Fixing Suspects Appear in Court
The prosecution on November 16 arraigned before Kicukiro Primary Court, three suspects accused of fixing the ages of children to secure their acceptance into the Bayern Munich… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Ultimatums to M23 Rebels Bring Memories of France's Apocalyptic Countdown of RPF in 1991
The ethnic cleansing of Congolese Kinyarwanda speaking community by the government of DRC spells that President Felix Tshisekedi has entered a new and final phase of a full scale… Read more »
Rwanda: Timeline - UK-Rwanda Migration Partnership
The United Kingdom's Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 15, ruled that a migration plan by the UK government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda would be unlawful. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Rwanda: UK Working on New Migration Treaty With Rwanda - Premier
The United Kingdom (UK) has been working on a new migration treaty with Rwanda and will finalise it in light of its Supreme Court's decision to declare the 2022 Migration and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, UK Mull New Treaty on Migration
Following a ruling by the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 15, that the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda would be unlawful, both governments have hinted on a new… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Rwanda: Court Adjourns Hearing for Officials in Bayern Munich Academy Recruitment Controversy
The Kicukiro Primary Court, on Tuesday postponed the bail hearing for the suspects involved in the Bayern Munich academy recruitment controversy case. Read more »
Rwanda: Europe-Based Duo Handed Surprise Amavubi Debut Callups
Amavubi head coach Torsten Frank Spittler has handed late debut callups to Belgium-based left-back Hendrick Yves Mutamuliza and striker Thierry Musabyimana to join his squad for… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: Survivors, Activists Hope for Justice as 'Butcher of Tumba' Trial Starts in France
It was a very long wait but survivors and rights activists still hope justice will be delivered as a court in Paris on November 14 starts proceedings in a case involving the… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Rwanda: Bayern Munich Academy Rwanda Saga - Coach, Sector Data Manager, Civil Status Register to Appear in Court
The suspects involved in the controversy surrounding recruiting ineligible football prospects for the Bayern Munich Academy are scheduled to appear before the Kicukiro Primary… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Backs Arteta to 'Do Even Better' At Arsenal
President Paul Kagame has heaped praise on manager Mikel Arteta for the job he is doing at Arsenal and believes he can make the English Premier League side even better. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide - Danish War Photographer on the Spot Over Rwanda Coverage
Jan Grarup, a celebrated Danish war photographer has been put on the spot allegedly for 'magnifying' his role in a number of events including the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Rwanda: Players Abroad - Niyukuri, Rushenguziminega On Target, Kagere Benched Again
It was a good weekend for Rwandan players abroad as Claus Babo Niyukuri and Quentin Rushenguziminega scored for their clubs in Norway and Switzerland respectively. Read more »
Rwanda: Return of Rwandan Skulls From Germany Will Reach Crucial Stage Early in 2024
Researchers are expected to reach key steps in the process of restitution of human skulls taken from Rwanda to Germany during the colonial era (1898 to 1916). Read more »
Kenya: British Monarch's Trip to Kenya Chance to Renew Ties, Officials Say
The upcoming trip to Kenya by the UK King Charles III could offer both sides a chance to renew their ties by focusing on the challenges ahead, officials of both countries said… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Polish Development Bank Sign Rwf29 Billion Deal to Improve Dairy Sector
Rwanda and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), a Polish development bank, have signed a financing agreement of €23 million (approx. Rwf29.9 billion) Read more »
October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Prime Minister Ngirente in Belgium for Global Gateway Forum
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente is currently in Brussels, Belgium, where he is attending the opening ceremony of the Global Gateway Forum 2023. He is representing President Paul… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Rwanda/Nigeria: Rwanda Finish Fifth As Nigeria Retain FC Bayern Munich Youth Cup
Rwandan young football talents had a fair performance at the just-concluded FC Bayern Munich Youth Cup World Finals 2023 which took place in Munich, Germany on Saturday, October… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Rwanda: Comedians Offer Masterclass Ahead of Belgium-Rwanda Laugh-in Night
The Institut Français is set to come alive with laughter on October 17 and 18, courtesy of Wallonie-Bruxelles International, with one event being an invite-only and the… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Plane Lands 'Safely' After Security Threat Alert
A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane bound for London's Heathrow Airport landed "safely" after "an alert of a potential security threat," the airline said in a statement on Thursday, October… Read more »
Rwanda: Belgium Trial - Twahirwa's Ex-Wife Pins Him on Role in Genocide
The ex-wife of genocide suspect Seraphin Twahirwa has provided testimony regarding his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, primarily in Kigali. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Belgian Court Adjourns Trial of Genocide Suspects Basabose, Twahirwa
The trial of two genocide suspects, Pierre Basabose and Séraphin Twahirwa, accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has been postponed to Wednesday,… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Rwanda: Belgium Envoy to Rwanda on Why Brussels Won't Extradite Genocide Suspects
Versmessen Bert, the Ambassador of Belgium in Rwanda, has spoken out on the main reasons behind his country's decision to prosecute suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Karangwa Re-Arrested in Netherlands - What Does It Mean?
The Dutch police in Ermelo, on October 3 re-arrested Major Pierre-Claver Karangwa, a former officer in the genocidal regime's military. He is alleged to be one of the key… Read more »