November 28, 2023
Rwanda: Court Upholds Decision to Remand Former Governor Gasana
The Nyagatare Intermediate Court, on November 27, upheld the decision to remand Emmanuel Gasana, the former Eastern Province governor. Read more »
November 24, 2023
East Africa: Somalia Joins East African Community
The East African Community (EAC) Summit of Heads of State has admitted the Federal Republic of Somalia to the regional bloc, making it its 8th member country. Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Kayisire Urges Ex-Combatants to Embrace Unity
The Minister of State for Local Government, Marie-Solange Kayisire, has urged the 84 ex-combatants discharged on Thursday, November 23, to foster unity within their communities. Read more »
Africa: Explainer - Inside the New African Union Land Governance Strategy
The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), and the African Land… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Ghana: Manchester United's Maguire Accepts Apology From Ghanaian MP Who Mocked Him
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has accepted the apology from Ghanaian Member of Parliament Isaac Adongo who compared his performances on the pitch to the country's… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: On Your Marks, Get Set -Go! Let the DR Congo Blame Games 2023 Begin!
In less than a month our Congolese neighbors will head to the polls and vote for their president. The incumbent, Felix Tshisekedi, is on one side and on the other side you find a… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, U.S. Intelligence Chief Discuss Tensions in Eastern DR Congo
White House Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines held discussions with Presidents Paul Kagame and Felix Tshisekedi over the security crisis in eastern DR Congo from… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Army of 'Indiscriminate' Bombing of Populated Areas
As fighting continues in eastern DR Congo, the M23 rebel group has accused the government coalition of indiscriminate bombing of parts of North Kivu province. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Three Opposition Candidates Back Moise Katumbi for President
DR Congo's former prime minister Matata Ponyo is one of the candidates who have pulled out of the race and announced that they will support Moïse Katumbi in the December 20… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Releases Guide On Early Learning, Development
Rwanda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Children's Day on November 20, with an aim to promote their rights. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Rwanda: Building Resilience is Crucial to Cope With Emerging Shocks - Ngirente
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said that the ability of Commonwealth member countries to respond effectively to various shocks and maintain resilience will rely on… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: Former New Zealand Premier Says Rwanda Gathering 'A Big Opportunity' for Commonwealth Local Governments
Kigali will host the Commonwealth Local Government Conference (CLGF) 2023 taking place from November 14 to 17, under the theme "Building local government resilience to future… Read more »
Rwanda: Eastern Province - RPF Leaders Pledge to Enhance Members' Self-Reliance
The Rwanda Patriot Front (RPF Inkotanyi) held an assembly on Sunday, November 12 where several new leaders were elected in key positions in the Eastern Province. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Rwanda: Minister Musabyimana Rallies for Joint Efforts to Address Governance Loopholes
Rwanda's institutions and governance will need to become modern, innovative, accountable to citizens, and rooted in the rule of law in order to fulfill the country's Vision 2050… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Rwanda: What Are the 4 Key Proposed Changes to Rwanda's Elections Law?
A bill amending the 2019 organic law governing elections is proposing new changes meant for an improvement in the way elections are conducted, according to the government. Read more »
Rwanda: Political Parties Forum Roots for Rwanda's Consensual Democratic System
Rwanda's consensual democracy, which consists of adopting decisions based on general agreement among concerned parties for the benefit of Rwandans, is a good model that should be… Read more »
Rwanda: Peacekeeping - Rwanda Rotates Police Contingent in Central African Republic
Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Friday, November 10, completed the rotation of its Formed Police Unit Three (FPU3-1) contingent serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame in Riyadh Ahead of Inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, evening, arrived in Riyadh for the inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit slated for November 10, the president's office has announced. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Elections - U.S. Congressmen Demand Fairness, Transparency From Tshisekedi
As the presidential elections in DR Congo get closer, US Congressmen have penned a letter to the incumbent, President Felix Tshisekedi, asking for a transparent and fair process. Read more »
November 09, 2023
East Africa: South Sudan Set to Take Over as Chair of Regional Body
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit is expected to take over as the chairman of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State summit at the next ordinary EAC Heads of… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Burundi: Former Premier Charged With Assassination Attempt on President
Burundi's former prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni appeared in court on Wednesday, November 8, to answer charges that include an alleged attempt to assassinate the country's… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Rwanda: Civil Society, Local Leaders Discuss Utilising Census Data for Development
The Rwanda Civil Society Platform has organised a series of workshops in Karongi, Nyamagabe, and Musanze districts to engage local government officials on the strategies they can… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Eswatini Borrows Rwanda's Best Practices in e-Governance
In a move aimed at increasing transparency and accountability, the Kingdom of Eswatini's Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda, on November 2… Read more »
Rwanda: Expansion of Irembo Services Must Go Hand in Hand With Digital Literacy
Government has announced an ambitious plan to introduce at least 200 more public services on the online public portal Irembo by the end of this fiscal year. Currently, over 100… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Rwanda: Finance Ministry Chief Economist Hitayezu Dismissed
President Paul Kagame has dismissed Patrick Hitayezu from his duties as the Chief Economist in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN). Read more »