March 18
Rwanda: Belgium Funds Genocide Denial Organizations, Says Minister Bizimana
Belgium Is funding well-known organizations that deny the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic… Read more »
Rwanda: Senators Back Govt Decision to Sever Ties With Belgium
The government announced on March 17 that it was severing diplomatic ties with Belgium, ordering all Belgian diplomats to leave Rwanda within 48 hours and immediate closure of… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Weigh in On Break-Down of Ties Between Rwanda and Belgium
Rwanda's move to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium has been referred to as a strong message to the European country, which may be interpreted in a number of ways. Read more »
Rwanda: Brussels' Posture Against Rwanda Is 'Profoundly Irresponsible', Says Ex-Belgian Senator
The Belgian government's partiality on the conflict in eastern DR Congo and an anti-Rwanda campaign have reopened historical wounds in Rwanda that had partially healed since Prime… Read more »
Rwanda: How a 98-Year-Old Weaver Inspired a Women's Cooperative and Preserved Rwanda's Cultural Heritage
In Mpanda village, Byimana sector, Ruhango district, 98-year-old, Catheline Bwinturo is more than just a weaver; she is a living archive of Rwanda's cultural heritage. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Urge Firm Measures to Avert Genocide Ideology Perpetuation
Experts have called for comprehensive measures to prevent the spread of Genocide ideology, particularly among younger generations who were not directly involved in the 1994… Read more »
March 17
Rwanda: M23 Withdraws From Luanda Talks After EU Sanctions
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), which includes M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, said it might withdraw from the peace talks with the Congolese government, hours before negotiations… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Tells Belgium Not Ready 'To Surrender Sovereignty, Dignity for Crumbs of Economic Aid'
Rwanda breaking diplomatic ties with Belgium is a strong message to the former colonial masters that not all African states will surrender their sovereignty and dignity for crumbs… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Diplomats Will Not Respond to Brussels Summons - Nduhungirehe
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said Rwandan diplomats will not respond to any summons from the Belgian government… Read more »
Rwanda: Security Organs' Citizen Outreach Targets Infrastructure, Education, Health
The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and Rwanda National Police (RNP) have launched the 2025 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme activities, targeting infrastructure,… Read more »
Southern Africa: DR Congo Crisis - EAC-SADC Ministers Agree to Pursue Political, Military Tracks
A joint ministerial meeting of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has pledged to urgently put to action a joint roadmap to bring… Read more »
Rwanda: Unicef Rwanda, Japan Launch $1.35m Project for Disaster-Affected Communities
UNICEF Rwanda, in partnership with the Government of Japan, launched a $1.35 million (approximately Rwf2 billion) project on Monday, March 17, aimed at supporting vulnerable… Read more »
Rwanda: M23 Sends Delegation to Angola for Peace Talks
The AFC/M23 rebels have confirmed that they are sending a delegation of five members to Luanda, Angola for direct negotiations with the DR Congo government, scheduled for Tuesday,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Belgium
Rwanda, on Monday, March 17, announced that it has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium with immediate effect, ordering all Belgian diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours. Read more »
Southern Africa: Gen Muganga in Harare for Joint EAC-SADC Meeting On DR Congo Crisis
The Chief of Defence Staff of Rwandan Defence Force (RDF), Gen Mubarakh Muganga, on Sunday, March 16, attended a meeting of senior officials from the East African Community (EAC)… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Develops Training Module to Enhance Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Ministry of Justice is developing a comprehensive training module to strengthen the skills of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service providers across Rwanda, according to… Read more »
Rwanda: Filer Hits Game Winner in APR Comeback Victory Over Patriots
APR Basketball Club point guard Adonis Filer hit a touchdown three pointer in the final seconds of the fourth quarter as APR recorded a nail-biting win over rivals Patriots on… Read more »
Rwanda: Second Phase of Imbuto Foundation's Agribusiness Challenge to Offer Funding to Top Youth Projects
The Imali Agribusiness Challenge, an initiative by Imbuto Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, UNDP, and FAO, whose second phase began… Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: WC 2026 Qualifiers - Nigeria Pitch Early Camp in Kigali for Amavubi Clash
Nigeria head coach Eric Sekou Chelle arrived in Kigali on Sunday night with his entire backroom staff as well as two local players Remo Stars' goalkeeper, Kayode Bankole and Niger… Read more »
Rwanda: Muhazi United Probes 'Miggy' Over Alleged Match Fixing
Muhazi United have commenced investigations to ascertain the truth in an alleged match fixing scandal involving their assistant coach Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza also known as… Read more »
March 16
Rwanda: Comedy for Peace - Sam Zuby Brings New Concept to Uplift Rwandan Communities
Comedian Samson Mucyo also known as Sam Zuby, will on March 29, launch a new comedy campaign designed to uplift communities and create positive social change through entertainment,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame On the West's Silence Over Kinshasa-Backed FDLR
President Paul Kagame said the genocidal FDLR still exists in DR Congo because the militia enjoys the support of the same people that backed its founders when they committed the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Warns Belgium Against Undermining Rwanda's Progress
President Paul Kagame, on March 16, cautioned Belgium against interfering in Rwanda's progress, accusing it of blaming Rwanda for DR Congo's problems and conspiring to impose… Read more »
March 14
Southern Africa: Termination of SADC Military Mission in DR Congo Is Long Overdue
The recent decision by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to terminate the mandate of its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) marks a pivotal… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Sets Up Cybersecurity Academy to Tackle Tech Threats
Rwanda is set to establish a cybersecurity academy aimed at enhancing protection against technology-related threats, with its completion expected this year, according to Minister… Read more »