President Paul Kagame Stories

Kagame says Rwanda will defend its right to live, insists on FDLR’s role in DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Rwanda rejects accusations that its troops are directly supporting M23 rebels and insists it is acting in defence of its own security, especially in t...

Rwanda, DRC leaders to attend regional mediation meeting in Tanzania
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

The upcoming summit will be the first of its kind, bringing together EAC and SADC to address the DRC crisis.

Kagame fires warning shot at Ramaphosa as tensions over DR Congo conflict escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 30, 2025

His pointed remarks signal that Kigali is unwilling to bow to regional pressure, particularly from South Africa.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

Belgian envoy in DRC suggests pursuit of ICJ complaint against Rwanda
Amina Wako  |  Apr 22, 2024

Belgian envoy Roxane de Bilderling says more should be done to hold Rwanda to account amid an escalating crisis in eastern DRC.

UN commemorates 30th anniversary of Rwanda genocide in Nairobi event
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 09, 2024

This year's commemoration theme is "Remember, Unite, Renew".

International community 'failed all of us' during genocide: Rwanda's Kagame
AFP  |  Apr 07, 2024

The international community's failure to intervene has been a cause of lingering shame, with French President Macron expected to release a message say...

'Never again': Rwanda marks 30th anniversary of genocide
AFP  |  Apr 03, 2024

More than 800,000 people, mainly ethnic Tutsis but also moderate Hutus, were killed in the murderous onslaught described as one of the darkest episode...

Kagame accuses Burundi counterpart of lying about DRC military deployment
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2024

The situation unfolded in October 2023, with reports suggesting that Burundi quietly dispatched 1,000 soldiers near Goma, eastern DRC, purportedly to...

President Kagame endorses Raila Odinga's bid for AU Commission job
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 12, 2024

The AUC chairperson position is set to become vacant next year, with the incumbent, Chad's Moussa Faki.

Rwandan ruling party picks Paul Kagame as presidential candidate
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 09, 2024

Rwanda will hold presidential and parliamentary polls on July 15 after the government decided last year to synchronise the dates for the votes.

Poland under pressure from Kinshasa over military cooperation with Rwanda
Amina Wako  |  Feb 25, 2024

The Polish leader visited Rwanda for a state visit in early February where he declared that Warsaw would provide defence support to Kigali in the even...

Salva Kiir engages Burundi in peace talks to quell tensions
Mercy Asamba  |  Feb 23, 2024

Both the DRC and Burundi accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 and Red Tabara rebels who have been wreaking havoc in the two countries.

Presidents Kiir, Kagame discuss Rwanda-DR Congo tensions
Hanifa Adan  |  Feb 23, 2024

They emphasized on the need to implement the EAC-led Nairobi and Luanda peace process to avert the conflict in the Eastern DRC.

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.