April 15
Rwanda: UN Urged to Prevent Hatred Against Congolese Tutsi
As the Diaspora of the Midwest of America gathered to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Col Raoul Bazatoha, the Defense Attaché in Rwanda's embassy in… Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: Photos - Inside Murambi Genocide Memorial, a New Unesco World Heritage Site
The memorial is divided into various sections, including mass graves where over 50,000 victims are laid to rest. Read more »
March 01
Africa: Somalia Fronts Ex-Minister for AU Chairperson Top Seat
Somalia has formally begun lobbying for its ex-Foreign Affairs minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam to be the next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson in what could bring a direct… Read more »
February 17
Africa: AU Today Is Fit-for-Purpose, Says Kagame As Ruto Takes Over Reforms Team
The African Union is better positioned to drive the interests of the continent than it was in 2016, when the body launched institutional reforms, President Paul Kagame said on… Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: Genocide - UN Court Set to Close Rwanda Field Office
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) will close its Kigali field office on August 31 after almost 30 years of operations in the country. Read more »
February 09
Africa: 34 African Leaders, Heads of Int'l Institutions to Attend AU Summit
At least 34 African leaders and heads of international institutions are expected to attend the upcoming African Union (AU) Summit, the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on… Read more »
January 31
Rwanda: Rwandan Correction Peacekeepers Honoured With UN Service Medals
Three Rwandan corrections peacekeepers based in South Sudan were awarded the prestigious 'UN Service Medal of Honor' in recognition of their unwavering commitment to upholding the… Read more »
January 29
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU in Fresh Justice, Reconciliation Drive
The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Justice (MINIJUST) and the European Union (EU), have inaugurated an innovative programme aimed at boosting the country's justice… Read more »
January 24
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - UN Force Accused of Aiding Government Coalition Against M23 Rebels
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo on Wednesday, January 24, accused the United Nations mission in the country (MONUSCO) of providing a government-led coalition with information… Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: Rwanda's Key Takeaways From WEF Annual Meeting
Rwanda took part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting hosted in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15 to 19 under the theme, "Rebuilding Trust". Read more »
December 27, 2023
Africa: UN to Fund African Union-Led Peace Missions
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution on the financing of African Union-led peace support operations, a decision welcomed by UN Secretary General… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Rwanda: How Vulnerable Women's Livelihoods Are Improving Under a UN Women Scheme
Pacifique Twizeyemariya was a street vendor, who used to hawk some bundles of a vegetable locally called 'dodo' (amaranth) valued at Rwf1,000, in Muhanga city, Southern Province of… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: MONUSCO Mandate Extended for One Year as UN Adopts Drawdown Plan
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, December 19, adopted a resolution outlining the gradual withdrawal of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the… Read more »
Rwanda: How FAO Rwanda Supports Increased Production, Decent Jobs for Youth in Agribusiness
Youth in agribusiness are witnessing a surge in production and the creation of decent jobs, thanks to the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU Ink Health, Minerals Deals
Rwanda and the European Union on Monday, December 18, signed two agreements including a €40 million funding package, to invest in the former's pharmaceutical and biotechnology… Read more »
Rwanda: European Union Has Invested Over €900 Million in Rwanda - Von Der Leyen
The European Union has invested more than €900 million (approx. over Rwf1.2 trillion) in Rwanda, including in areas such as health, critical raw materials, and agro-food… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: UNDP Boss on Backing Rwanda's Sustainable Development Initiatives
Since 1977, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been a key development partner in Rwanda, fostering sustainable human development across economic, social, and… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda - AfDB Approves Over U.S.$270 Million for Water Access, Sanitation
Water access and sanitation for Rwandans are expected to be improved following the approval of $274.2 million (more than Rwf340 billion) by the African Development Bank (AfDB)… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework Launch, More Events at COP28
Rwanda is set to launch its Carbon Market Framework on Saturday, December 2, at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference - also known as COP28 - taking place in Dubai, United Arab… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo, UN Mission Sign Withdrawal Plan
The United Nations and DR Congo government have signed an agreement that will kick-start the withdrawal of MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the Country. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Rwanda: Inside FAO, EU, Rwanda's Initiative to Strengthen Food Quality, Plant Health
Rwanda has made efforts to enhance its oversight of food quality and plant health, known as phytosanitary capacities. The goal is to bring these systems in line with global… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Rwanda: UN Conference Due in Rwanda Key to Tackling Landlocked Countries' Problems - Official
The third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) will be held in Kigali, in 2024. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Urges UN to Confront Misinformation, Hate Speech
Whatever sophisticated capabilities may be deployed across the world, and however much strategic communications can be improved, peacekeepers cannot achieve much if they do not… Read more »
Rwanda: Defence Minister Urges UN Meet to Confront Misinformation, Hate Speech
In a global landscape where the proliferation of disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech poses a threat to peacekeeping efforts, the imperative for a proactive and resolute… Read more »
October 21, 2023
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 »