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How Rwandan entrepreneur rose to become one of Africa’s top 10 business heroes Sep 18, 2025

She credits her mother - who went to university at 62 and raised both biological and adopted children - for instilling determination. She also draws i...

UN official in Rwanda to assess peacekeeping costs Sep 17, 2025

As of July 31, 2025, Rwanda ranked second in terms of contribution of uniformed personnel to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, with 5,905 per...

Rwanda backs Qatar at UN, demands accountability for Israeli strikes Sep 17, 2025

The strikes, which targeted senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, had earlier drawn condemnation from Kigali.

Inside Rwanda’s bold bet on drones for transport, defence and innovation Sep 09, 2025

Since it wants to use Rwanda as a base to access the African market, “I believe it could be even more. But of course, it will take some time, and it w...

Eastern African military commanders in Rwanda for key training Sep 09, 2025

Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, the Head of Defence Public Affairs Department and Defence Spokesperson for the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), underscored the s...

President Felix Tshisekedi says 'no dialogue outside' DR Congo Sep 03, 2025

The Washington-brokered peace agreement signed with Rwanda in late June is in its implementation phase and the Qatar-mediated talks resumed on August...

UN commander welcomes Rwandan troops to South Sudan Aug 19, 2025

Rwanbatt-2 has now fully assumed its duties in Sector North, continuing Rwanda’s strong contribution to UN peacekeeping efforts.

Rwanda Parliament dismisses 'unfounded allegations' by Congo house speaker Aug 02, 2025

The Parliament said “these utterances contrast sharply with the constructive spirit” demonstrated at the session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La F...

Kagame lauds Aliko Dangote’s push for African-led development Jul 30, 2025

President Kagame made the remarks during the official opening of Zaria Court, a $25 million (Sh3.6 billion) sports and entertainment complex in Kigali...

Rwanda, DR-Congo peace deal reached during Washington talks Jun 27, 2025

The peace agreement was initially expected to be signed by Rwandan and DR Congo Presidents in the White House in mid-June, according to the Declaratio...

Rwanda’s UN envoy makes case for registry on international criminal matters Jun 13, 2025

Ngoga pointed to the recent discovery of Faustin Nsabumukunzi, an indicted genocide suspect found living as a beekeeper in New York.

Why genocide convict Twagirayezu will serve 20-year sentence in Denmark Jun 13, 2025

The Rwandan Court of Appeal found him guilty on July 31, 2024, after overturning a previous acquittal by the High Council Chamber for International Cr...

Rwanda's health ministry warns of Covid-19 as dry season begins Jun 10, 2025

Nsanzimana also warned of the possibility of increased malaria during the period, calling upon people to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, drain stan...

Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs minister says exit from regional bloc was manipulated by DRC Jun 09, 2025

In the statement announcing the withdrawal, Rwanda condemned "the instrumentalisation" of the ECCAS by DR Congo with the support from some members and...

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