December 13, 2023
Rwanda: UK-Rwanda Migration Plan - What Next After British Parliament Votes in Favour of New Treaty?
On Tuesday, December 12, British legislators voted in favour of the recently inked migration treaty between their nation and Rwanda. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: British Parliament to Vote On New UK-Rwanda Migration Plan
British lawmakers will on Tuesday, December 12, vote on the new migration treaty signed between the UK and Rwanda. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda is Safe for Migrants - UK Investor
The Rwanda-UK migration treaty which comes to strengthen the existing Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) is a ''sensible move'' and a commitment by the Rwandan… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Rwanda: Five Things to Know About Rwanda-UK Migration Treaty
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, on Tuesday, December 5, signed a joint treaty with his counterpart, the United Kingdom Home… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, UK Sign New Migration Deal
Rwanda and the United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 5, announced a new migration treaty that is set to re-emphasize, in a binding manner, already existing commitments that address… Read more »
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 27, 2023
Rwanda: Sexual Exploitation of Bugesera Minors Is As Bad As It Gets
Shocking revelations have surfaced in Bugesera District, Eastern Province, that minors, some as young as 12, are engaged in sex work. The gravity of this situation cannot be… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Commended for Advancing Women's Land Rights
Rwanda's efforts in advancing women's land rights have been applauded by officials at the ongoing fifth edition of the Conference on Land Policy in Africa (CLPA), that started on… Read more »
November 21, 2023
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 »
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 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 »
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 16, 2023
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 »
November 14, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide Fugitive Aloys Ndimbati Confirmed Dead
The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals on Tuesday, November 14, confirmed the death of Aloys Ndimbati, one of the main… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Rwanda: UK Supreme Court to Issue Ruling On Rwanda Migrant Plan Next Week
The United Kingdom's Supreme Court will, on Wednesday, November 15, deliver its ruling on whether the country can go ahead with its plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Rwanda: Steel Manufacturing Firm Donates Sewing Machines to Genocide Widows in Rwamagana
Steel Rwa, a steel manufacturing firm located in Rwamagana District, on October 27, donated six electric sewing machines to members of the Association of Widows of the Genocide,… Read more »
October 21, 2023
Rwanda: Law Scholar to Head Rwanda Rights Body
The Cabinet on October 20 appointed Providence Umurungi as chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, replacing Marie-Claire Mukasine who was at the helm of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Cabinet Appoints New Rwanda UN Representative, Human Rights Commission Gets New Boss
Several appointments were made across various institutions during the Cabinet meeting held on October 20. One notable appointment was the new representative for Rwanda to the… Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Africa: South African Peacekeepers Recalled Over Sexual Misconduct
Eight South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) were recalled on Sunday, October 15, after allegations of sexual… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Rwanda: HRW Does Not Own the Copyright on Human Rights
Rwanda's Ministry of Justice stopped responding to questions from Human Rights Watch in 2017 after at least seven Rwandans who the organisation claimed had been "summarily… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: New HRW Report Seeks to Distort UK-Rwanda Migration Deal
In its latest report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) seeks to undermine the UK government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. HRW's latest report has been described as yet 'another… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Rwanda: Inside Upcoming HRW Report On Rwanda and the Politics Behind It
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is set to release another of its biased reports on Rwanda, a continuation of its three-decade campaign against Kigali, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Gears Up for December Polls - What You Need to Know
The DR Congo's ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi's candidacy for the December 20 presidential election at an… Read more »