January 26
Rwanda: Kagame, Mozambique President Hold Talks in Kigali
President Paul Kagame and his Mozambican counterpart Filipe Nyusi on Thursday, January 25 held talks in Kigali. Read more »
January 25
Rwanda: Rwanda Appoints New Envoys to Zambia, Switzerland
The first cabinet meeting of 2024 chaired by President Paul Kagame on Thursday, January 25, appointed new envoys to Zimbabwe and Switzerland, among other appointments. Read more »
January 24
Rwanda: We Cannot Allow to Make Ourselves a Charity Case - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has tasked leaders in the country to do take their work serious and not to allow the country become a charity case, or wait for people from elsewhere to take… Read more »
Rwanda: As We Embark On Nst 2, Out Work Is Clearly Cut Out
Rwanda made a significant headway towards economic development across different sectors over the last seven year. Read more »
Rwanda: Party, Civil Society Leaders Hail Kagame's 'Inspirational' Speech
Leaders from across the political spectrum and civil society have praised President Paul Kagame's first speech since his Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye publicly… Read more »
January 16
East Africa: What's It With East Africans? in One Area They Celebrate Unity, in Another They Shut Borders
Celebration and frustration are near opposites that you would not normally expect to occupy the same space at the same time. Sometimes, however, they do and it is the… Read more »
January 15
Rwanda: Is Twagirayezu About to Walk? Why I Root for Prosecution's Appeal Against Acquittal
In case you haven't noticed, the National Public Prosecution Authority is appealing the acquittal of a big genocide suspect, Wenceslas Twagirayezu, whom court on Thursday last week… Read more »
January 08
Congo-Kinshasa: Moise Katumbi Calls for Annulment of Election Results
Opposition politician Moise Katumbi, who came second after the December 20, 2023 elections in DR Congo, has called for the results to be cancelled. Read more »
January 04
Africa: AU Calls for Calm to De-Escalate Simmering Tension Between Ethiopia and Somalia
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the governments of… Read more »
January 03
Rwanda: Rwanda Turns 30 - Why It Matters for All of Us
Under Rwandan laws, a person exits their youthful years the moment they hit 30 years of age. This means they are considered complete adults who cannot benefit from different… Read more »
January 02
Rwanda: Five Awaited Key Highlights of 2024
The year 2023, in Rwanda, was full of events that arguably marked significant changes in an ever-shifting world. But the next 12 months also have more in store. Let's take a closer… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC's Tshisekedi Gets New Term. Will It Be Better, More of the Same or Worse?
The wait is over. Eleven days after the Congolese cast their votes in a presidential and general election, Felix Tshisekedi has been declared winner of the December 20 poll in the… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: A Chaotic DR Congo Is Much a Danger to Congolese As It Is to the Region
Reports from Burundi last week indicate that an attack by a militia group in the western part of the country claimed at least 20 people. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Voting Marred By Delays, Alleged Malpractices Continues on December 21
CONGOLESE headed to the polls again on Thursday, December 21, in a general election marked by widespread logistical troubles that meant some polling stations never opened. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Voting Marred By Delays, Alleged Malpractices
After a chaotic campaign marred by allegations of fraud, electoral violence, and logistical setbacks, the presidential and legislative elections in DR Congo faced disruptions as… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Mozambique: Thankful Cabo Delgado Residents Rebuild From Scratch, Wish the Peace Lasts
In the months of July and August 2021, Rwandan and Mozambican troops quickly dislodged insurgents from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique's northernmost… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's First Embassy in South America - What Is the Significance?
Rwanda is set to open an embassy in Brazil which will be the country's first embassy on the South American continent. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Blocks EAC Electoral Observers
East African Community (EAC) Partner States will not, as is the norm, observe general elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), according to a statement from… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Ten Things to Know About 2024 Presidential, Parliamentary Elections
Elections to decide Rwanda's next Head of State, and Members of Parliament (MPs) are slated for 2024, with preparations including submission and approval of candidacies for… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: Electoral Commission Sets Date for Presidential, Parliamentary Elections
The National Electoral Commission has set July 14 and 15, 2024, as the dates for the elections of the President of the Republic, and that of specified Members of Parliament… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Rwanda: Six Districts Get New Mayors
Six districts in the country got new mayors during by-elections held on December 7 to fill various vacant positions in local administrative entities, according to the Ministry of… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: UK Home Secretary Arrives in Rwanda
The United Kingdom's Home Secretary James Cleverly on Tuesday morning visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, as part of his visit to Rwanda. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Rwanda: Kayonga Named Rwandan Envoy in Turkey
A cabinet meeting on Wednesday, nominated Lt Gen (Rtd) Charles Kayonga as Rwanda's ambassador to Turkey, replacing Fidelis Mironko who has served in similar capacity since 2020. Read more »
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 »