Paul Kagame Stories

Washington Accord offers real chance for long-term peace, says President Kagame
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame says the new Washington Accord offers a real chance for long-term peace, crediting Donald Trump’s mediation and urging...

Rwanda, DRC sign Washington Peace Accord amid visible hostility
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 05, 2025

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame and DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi signed a US-brokered peace deal in Washington while barely acknowledging each other, underscoring unre...

DR Congo, Rwanda vow to uphold Trump-backed peace deal
DW News  |  Dec 05, 2025

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his counterpart from Rwanda, Paul Kagame, signed a deal to end the conflict in eastern Congo.

Kagame, Tshisekedi in Washington as US brokers 'decisive' Congo peace deal
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 04, 2025

The accord draws an unusually broad cast. Qatar, guarantor of a preliminary ministerial deal, will be present. So too will Kenya's William Ruto in his...

Wave of coups in Africa: What President Paul Kagame thinks
New Times  |  Nov 29, 2025

The recent surge in military takeovers across Africa has also overthrown leaders in Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Sudan. And at least...

DR Congo, Rwanda leaders to sign peace deal in US
DW News  |  Nov 29, 2025

Next week's meeting between Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is expected to seal a peace deal brokered by US Pres...

Kagame says some coups are justifiable if they address governance failures
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

He added that in most cases, a coup signals an underlying issue that those in power failed to resolve.“Once there is a coup, maybe 90 per cent of the...

Kagame, Emir of Qatar highlight deepening ties after Kigali visit
New Times  |  Nov 22, 2025

The Qatari leader arrived in Kigali on Thursday, November 20, and was received by his host, President Kagame, at Kigali International Airport.

Francophonie leaders meet in Kigali to advance women’s leadership
New Times  |  Nov 18, 2025

This year’s gathering will highlight the progress made, the persistent challenges, and the crucial importance of women's leadership in governance, cul...

After controversial stints, Vincent Karega takes helm of Rwanda’s new embassy in Algeria
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 29, 2025

His new assignment in Algiers represents Rwanda's first resident embassy in Algeria — a move that signals Kigali's growing interest in North Africa as...

Kagame warns Africa to brace for AI-driven cyberattacks, urges united defence strategy
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

Kagame told top commanders from 19 African nations that modern warfare is shifting online, with artificial intelligence, disinformation, and cyberatta...

Rwanda, Senegal sign deals as Kagame praises their shared vision for Africa
New Times  |  Oct 19, 2025

Before the signing ceremony, the two Heads of State held a one-on-one meeting during which they discussed ways to deepen collaboration.

Rwandan president Paul Kagame urges equal partnership between Africa, Europe
XINHUA  |  Oct 11, 2025

The Rwandan leader said in light of the changing global landscape, the answer lies not in retreating or turning inwards because today's economies and...

Tshisekedi, Kagame trade barbs at Brussels Gateway Forum over DRC conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 10, 2025

Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe fired back on X (formerly Twitter), saying President Félix Tshisekedi was "completely mistaken".

Rwanda calls for Africa’s permanent seat at UN Security Council
New Times  |  Sep 27, 2025

Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe reiterated Rwanda’s support for multilateralism and its interest in hosting UN agencies as part of a commitment to a cos...

Rwanda assures readiness to host historic 2025 UCI Road World Championships
XINHUA  |  Sep 20, 2025

Founded in 1900 in Paris, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the global governing body of cycling. It promotes cycling as a sport, leisure act...

How Rwandan entrepreneur rose to become one of Africa’s top 10 business heroes
New Times  |  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...

DRC’s Joseph Kabila is on trial for treason: What case against the former Congolese president is all about
The Conversation  |  Sep 07, 2025

President Tshisekedi must tread carefully, as Kabila’s remaining loyalists, though fewer in number, could grow bolder in challenging his leadership.

Rwanda’s APR FC, Tanzania’s KMC FC extend unbeaten run at CECAFA Kagame Cup
Amina Wako  |  Sep 07, 2025

Reigning Rwanda Premier League champions APR FC eased past Zanzibar’s Mlandege FC with a 2-0 victory.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame urges open skies as Africa aviation summit kicks off
XINHUA  |  Sep 05, 2025

Opening the summit, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that the high cost of air travel remains a barrier to tourism and connectivity across Africa.

President Paul Kagame urges open skies as Africa aviation summit kicks off
XINHUA  |  Sep 05, 2025

The summit has drawn representatives from airlines, airports, aviation authorities, and industry professionals from across the continent and beyond.

President Felix Tshisekedi says 'no dialogue outside' DR Congo
New Times  |  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...

DRC’s latest peace deal is breaking down and it isn’t the first – What’s being done wrong
The Conversation  |  Sep 02, 2025

The conflict in eastern DRC has escalated, displacing over 7.8 million people and leaving 28 million more facing food insecurity, nearly four million...

Kenya Police FC begin Kagame Cup campaign with 4-0 rout against Djibouti Garde-Côtes FC
Amina Wako  |  Sep 02, 2025

The result leaves Kenya Police top of Group A with three points, ahead of Ethiopian Coffee and Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars, who were scheduled to m...

Kenya Police drawn with Tanzania, Djibouti, Ethiopia in Kagame Cup
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 28, 2025

The regional club competition, featuring 12 teams divided into three groups of four, will run from September 2 to 15 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Rwanda extends military mandate in Mozambique's troubled north
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 28, 2025

The deal was announced on Wednesday during a meeting between Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and Mozambique's Daniel Chapo, elected in October 2024. 

CECAFA names 12 teams for 2025 Kagame Cup in Tanzania
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2025

CECAFA has positioned the Kagame Cup as a vital build-up for clubs heading into the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup later in the season.

Rwandan genocide suspect Francois Gasana extradited from Norway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

Francois Gasana, 53, was extradited after being detained in Norway in 2022 on charges of murder during the genocide.

Rwanda agrees to take 250 migrants deported from US in bid to deepen ties with Washington
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 05, 2025

The US State Department has already sent Kigali a list of names for the first batch, with the initial 10 deportees expected to arrive soon, according...

DRC and Rwanda hold first joint oversight meeting to advance peace deal
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 01, 2025

The meeting, held in the Washington DC, included observers from the United States, Qatar, the Republic of Togo (serving as the African Union facilitat...

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