February 14, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, UAE Eye Deeper Ties in New Cooperation Deal
Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates are set to deepen bilateral cooperation as both countries look to share expertise and successful experiences in promoting institutional… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Rwanda: Criticism of Kagame's Record Should Be Based On Established Facts and Grounded in African Realities
It is a tiring but useful task to delve into the talking points of Africans who seem unable to embrace excellence so long as western voices, through their dominant and influential… Read more »
February 10, 2023
East Africa: Kenya Denies Claims It Encroached South Sudan's Territory
The government of Kenya on Thursday, February 10, denied claims that it has encroached South Sudan's territory arguing that it respects the boundaries of its neighbors. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Calls Out International Community On Political, Diplomacy Hypocrisy
What is happening in eastern DR Congo is far from being peaceful and tranquil if politicians and diplomats continue to avoid the truth, facts, and evidence, President Paul Kagame… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Receives Credentials From 14 Envoys
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, February 8, received letters of credence from 14 new envoys who will be representing their respective countries in Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Sets Deadline for Completion of Kagitumba Cross Border Market
Horizon Construction, the company which is building the Kagitumba Cross Border market, has been given a four-month deadline to complete construction works before handing it over to… Read more »
Rwanda: Revised Budget - Govt Spending Increases By Rwf106bn
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana on Wednesday, February tabled before a joint chamber of parliament the revised budget for the financial year… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria 2023 - Mbeki to Lead Commonwealth Observers for Nigerian Elections
Former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, will lead a team of Commonwealth election observers to Nigeria, which will be holding Africa's largest democratic exercise when it… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda - a Developmental State in the Making?
The transformation of any society requires three things; first the profound realisation that it must change, second is finding those practices that will cause the change and third… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Hosts Global Vaccine Body Boss
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, February 7, met with the chair of International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Board of Trustees, George Bickerstaff, who is in Rwanda to explore… Read more »
February 05, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Ndayishimiye Hold Tete-a-Tete in Bujumbura
President Paul Kagame and his Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye held a tete-a-tete on Saturday, February 4, in Bujumbura. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans in Sudan, Kenya Mark Heroes Day
Rwandan communities in Sudan and Kenya held events to mark the 29th Heroes Day, and pay tribute to people who dedicated their lives to defend patriotic values and the wellbeing of… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Rwanda: Political Will, Financing Necessary to Develop Africa's Infrastructure - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has emphasized on the need to have political will and financing as two sides of the same coin to be able to meet Africa's infrastructure development needs. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Rwanda: Roger Winter, Recipient of Rwandan Heroes' Medals, Dies At 80
Roger Winter, an American writer and philanthropist who risked his life by travelling to Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi passed on at 80, on January 25. Read more »
East Africa: Kenyatta Calls Urgent Meeting As DR Congo Situation Worsens
Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya's former president and facilitator of the East African Community-led peace process for DR Congo, on Tuesday, January 31, convened an urgent meeting with the… Read more »
Rwanda: We Need to Bring Our Heroes to Life On Film and Television
Today we celebrate and commemorate our national heroes. The men and women who, through their selfless acts, laid the foundation for the country we now call home. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Marks Heroes Day
Rwandans, and friends of Rwanda will on Wednesday, February 1, mark Heroes Day, a day on which the country pays tribute to its nationals who demonstrated the highest values of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda 'Not Surprised' By DR Congo Expelling Officers From Regional Body
Kigali was not surprised by DR Congo's move to expel Rwandan military officers who were working at the East African Community regional force headquarters in the Congolese city of… Read more »
Rwanda: Bazivamo Named Envoy As Gasinzigwa Takes Over As Electoral Commission Chair
A cabinet meeting on Monday January 30, appointed Christophe Bazivamo as the new Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, replacing Stanislas Kamanzi who has held the docket since… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Rwanda: Foreign Minister Says Rwanda Ready to Protect Its Sovereignty
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vincent Biruta, on Thursday, January 26, told parliament that the country is ready to defend its territorial integrity against any… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Rwanda: Civil Society Challenges MPs to Initiate More Laws
Members of civil society organisations have questioned the very low rate of draft laws initiated by lawmakers - as representatives of the people - considering that most bills are… Read more »
January 25, 2023
East Africa: Somalia's Rendezvous With EAC Admission Panel
The East African Community on Wednesday, January 25, launched its verification mission to assess Somalia's readiness to join the regional economic community. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Starts Assessing Somalia's Readiness to Join Bloc
The East African Community on Wednesday, January 25, launched its verification mission to assess Somalia's readiness to join the regional economic community. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Rwanda: NEC Chairman Prof Kalisa Mbanda Laid to Rest
Family and friends, on Monday, January 23, bid farewell to Kalisa Mbanda, the chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), who succumbed to illness on January 13. Read more »
Rwanda: Former Minister Bamporiki Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
Former Minister of state for culture, Edouard Bamporiki was on Monday sentenced to five years in jail and ordered to pay a fine worth Rwf30 million by the Kigali-based High Court. Read more »