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President Kagame denies occupying Eastern DRC, criticizes UN peacekeeping efforts
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kagame also questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the DRC, MONUSCO, stating it had failed to resolve the security...

Kagame in new push for Kigali's rise as he hosts Africa's top business leaders
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 13, 2024

Key on the agenda were talks around increasing the free movement of people, goods, and services and financing the continent's development.

No end in sight to souring Rwanda-DRC relations as Kagame talks tough
Gahigi Moses  |  Aug 26, 2024

The Rwandan leader claims that Kinshasa has armed FDLR and uses it to fight the M23, who are Congolese.

Ruto expected to attend Kagame swearing in ceremony in Kigali
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 10, 2024

The event will be held at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali where thousands of Rwandans including government officials are expected to gather to...

Youth unemployment, widening economic inequalities should keep Kagame awake
Gahigi Moses  |  Jul 28, 2024

In the new term, his government will have to prioritise the creation of meaningful jobs for the bulging youth population and implement economic polici...

Ruto congratulates Kagame after landslide win in Rwanda's presidential poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2024

President Ruto affirmed that he was looking forward to continue strengthening the bilateral ties between Kenya and Rwanda.

Provisional results show Rwanda's Kagame winning election with 7m votes
Amina Wako  |  Jul 15, 2024

Kagame won the election with 7,099,810 votes which translates to 99 per cent of total votes cast. 

Rwanda President Paul Kagame votes during presidential election
John Mbati  |  Jul 15, 2024

Kagame did not address the reporters at his polling station. 

President Kagame optimistic about Rwanda’s future leadership
Amina Wako  |  Jul 14, 2024

Kagame conveyed his thoughts on Rwanda’s future leadership and dismissed the notion of grooming his own successor.

Kagame faces familiar rivals as Rwanda gears up for presidential election
Amina Wako  |  Jul 13, 2024

His rivals include Frank Habineza of the opposition's Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR) and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana, the same c...

Kagame expected to cruise to fourth term in Rwanda election
Reuters  |  Jul 11, 2024

Kagame, 66, helped lead the rebel movement that ended the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and has served as president since 2000.

Democracy is all about political and historical contexts, not standards
Bojana Coulibaly  |  Jul 05, 2024

The dubious profiling of Rwanda has been a common feature of Western reporting on Africa for the past 60 years.

Rwanda's election race intensifies as Kagame hits Eastern Province
Amina Wako  |  Jul 02, 2024

The other two presidential contenders, Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana, also continued their...

Rwanda kicks off campaigns ahead of July general elections
Amina Wako  |  Jun 22, 2024

The campaigns will run until July 13, just one day before Rwandans in the diaspora vote for the head of state and 53 members of parliament. Rwandans i...

Kagame names new foreign minister, replaces intelligence chief in cabinet reshuffle
Amina Wako  |  Jun 13, 2024

The Rwandan leader also appointed Yusuf Murangwa as the new Finance Minister, replacing Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana, who has held the position since April 2...

Regional journalists speak out after foreign colleagues criticise Kagame's leadership of Rwanda
Amina Wako  |  Jun 01, 2024

Operating under the project title "Rwanda Classified," these journalists, predominantly from European media outlets, have begun publishing a series of...

OPINION: Ruto clear on DRC conflict; It's a Congolese problem requiring Congolese political solution
Joseph Rwagatare  |  May 29, 2024

President Ruto’s clear answer must have come as a jolt to President Felix Tshisekedi.

Ruto: 'How is M23 Kagame’s problem? It’s a Congolese problem'
Amina Wako  |  May 23, 2024

These remarks are likely to increase tensions between Nairobi and Kinshasa, following Nairobi's recent efforts to contain the situation.

Kagame presents re-election bid as Rwanda prepares for July election
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 18, 2024

The ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) nominated Kagame, 66, as its candidate during its congress in March, paving the way for his re-elec...

World Economic Forum: Kagame urges world to explore Africa's untapped potential
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 28, 2024

The Rwandan leader noted the crucial need for global collaboration with Africa, citing its vital contributions to international relations.

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