Belgium Stories

Rwanda closes Brussels embassy after diplomatic fallout with Belgium
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Despite the diplomatic rift, the ministry clarified that Belgian nationals living in Rwanda or planning to visit would not be affected.

Rwanda cuts ties with Belgium, orders diplomats to leave country in 48 hours
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 17, 2025

Kigali further accused Belgium of playing a partisan role in the conflict, siding against Rwanda and using various international platforms to mobilise...

Kenya Lionesses battle hard to overcome Uganda in epic East African derby contest
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 07, 2025

The match was a physical contest that had Kenya benefitting from a numerical advantage on four occasions during the match as Uganda suffered three yel...

Kenya Lionesses dominate Belgium in opening match of Second Leg of Challenger Series
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 07, 2025

Lionesses lacked rhythm in the second half and their attempts to register points on the scoreboard were hindered by scrappy play and sloppy passing.

Rwanda cuts development ties with Belgium over DRC conflict dispute
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

Belgium has been a key advocate for stricter measures against Rwanda in recent weeks, pushing for tougher EU sanctions. However, diplomatic sources in...

Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in France, Belgium over conflict minerals
Reuters  |  Dec 17, 2024

Some artisanal mines are run by armed groups involved in massacres of civilians, mass rapes, looting and other crimes, according to UN experts and hum...

Rwanda shifts its EU diplomacy to Berlin amid tensions with Belgium
Amina Wako  |  Apr 23, 2024

Belgium's refusal to accredit Kagame-appointed envoy Vincent Karega technically means that Kigali is not diplomatically represented at the highest lev...

Gachagua inks Sh11.5bn EU deal during Belgium trip 
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 26, 2023

The grant is set to support priority areas of green transition on environmental sustainability and digital inclusion, democratic governance as well as...

France, Belgium, Portugal survive late scares to reach Euro 2024
AFP  |  Oct 14, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo was another to score twice but Portugal also wobbled with a two-goal lead before beating Slovakia 3-2 in Porto in Group J.

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