President Kagame Strengthens Rwanda–Azerbaijan Ties in Baku Visit
President Paul Kagame was warmly welcomed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov, Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev, and other senior officials. His visit comes shortly after a November 13, 2024, meeting in…
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister: Defensive Measures Will Remain as Long as FDLR Exists
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has warned that some international actors would prefer to see Rwanda weakened, stressing that national defense measures will remain in place as long as the FDLR armed group is still active. He made…
Kagame Reshuffles Senior Officials, Appoints Col Rwagasana Sankara and Viviane Mukakizima to Top Roles
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced new changes in senior leadership, appointing Col Régis Rwagasana Sankara as Deputy Head of the President’s Office and Viviane Mukakizima as Deputy Head of the Prime Minister’s Office. The appointments, confirmed in a statement…
Rwanda’s Professional Studies Candidates Post Strong 89.8% Pass Rate
In the professional studies category, 8,201 candidates sat for the exams out of 8,222 registered, achieving a pass rate of 89.8%. Across all tracks, the education sector recorded significant improvements. In general education, 61,737 students sat for the exams, with…
Rwanda Courts Handle Over 106,000 Cases in 2024/25
The Supreme Court reported that Rwandan courts registered 106,254 new cases in 2024/25. Of these, 60% were filed in Primary Courts and 40% in Intermediate, Commercial, and High Council courts. In total, courts resolved 109,192 cases, with an average of…
Kagame Calls on Africans to Achieve Food Security Through Action
At the African Food Security Forum held in Senegal, President Paul Kagame urged African nations to stop making endless promises and instead focus on implementation. He stressed that Africa’s vast land and natural resources can drive food security, but only…
RwandAir Strengthens Fleet as Kigali Sets Sights on Becoming Africa’s Aviation Hub
RwandAir’s ambition to turn Kigali into a continental aviation hub took a step forward this month with the arrival of two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. With seating for 174 passengers each, the planes will serve regional and medium-haul routes, complementing…
Rwanda Receives First Group of Migrants from U.S.
Rwanda has welcomed seven migrants from the United States, the first group to arrive under a new bilateral agreement. Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo confirmed their arrival in mid-August, saying they were screened and approved, and are now under the care…
From AS Kigali to FERWAFA: Shema Ngoga Fabrice Takes the Helm
Shema Ngoga Fabrice, known for his leadership at AS Kigali, is now set to lead Rwanda’s football governing body after being elected FERWAFA president with overwhelming support — 51 of 53 members voted in his favor. During his campaign, Shema…
LODA Launches “My Phone, My Money” Campaign to Ease VUP Payments
The Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA) has rolled out a new campaign dubbed “My Phone, My Money”, designed to help beneficiaries of the Vision 2020 Umurenge Program (VUP) link their SACCO accounts with SIM cards registered in their names….