Rwanda's election race intensifies as Kagame hits Eastern Province
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-07-02 17:48:18

Rwanda's election race intensifies as Kagame hits Eastern Province

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

Rwanda kicks off campaigns ahead of July general elections
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-22 10:43:24

Rwanda kicks off campaigns ahead of July general elections

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 in the country will cast their votes on July 15.

Rwanda, Tanzania nominate candidates for WHO Regional Director for Africa position
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-19 21:27:42

Rwanda, Tanzania nominate candidates for WHO Regional Director for Africa position

The next stage for Ndugulile and Mihigo’s candidacy involves an interview with the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, alongside other candidates.

Rwanda's stringent gun laws elicit debate
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-06-17 12:20:04

Rwanda's stringent gun laws elicit debate

Former lawmaker Eugene Barikana was fined Rwf 500,000 by the Nyarugenge Primary Court earlier this month after being found guilty of possessing an AK47 rifle's magazine without a valid licence

RwandAir says Qatar Airways close to acquiring stake
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-16 21:03:18

RwandAir says Qatar Airways close to acquiring stake

For the past five years, Qatar and Rwanda have been working on a deal that would give the Gulf nation's airline a 49 per cent stake in RwandAir for an undisclosed sum.

OPINION: African media mustn’t allow Western media to dictate, distort African narratives
  • Author: Joseph Rwagatare
  • Date: 2024-06-13 10:32:34

OPINION: African media mustn’t allow Western media to dictate, distort African narratives

Why is it that it is Western journalists and their media houses that decided to “investigate” an African country that by any measure is doing well?

Kagame names new foreign minister, replaces intelligence chief in cabinet reshuffle
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-13 07:52:36

Kagame names new foreign minister, replaces intelligence chief in cabinet reshuffle

The Rwandan leader also appointed Yusuf Murangwa as the new Finance Minister, replacing Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana, who has held the position since April 2018.

Regional journalists speak out after foreign colleagues criticise Kagame's leadership of Rwanda
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-01 14:17:52

Regional journalists speak out after foreign colleagues criticise Kagame's leadership of Rwanda

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

Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda ranked among top troop contributors for peace missions
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-29 18:06:00

Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda ranked among top troop contributors for peace missions

According to the UN, more than two million peacekeepers have served in 71 missions, helping countries navigate the difficult path from war to peace since 1948.

OPINION: Ruto clear on DRC conflict; It's a Congolese problem requiring Congolese political solution
  • Author: Joseph Rwagatare
  • Date: 2024-05-29 12:31:18

OPINION: Ruto clear on DRC conflict; It's a Congolese problem requiring Congolese political solution

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'
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-23 07:13:24

Ruto: 'How is M23 Kagame’s problem? It’s a Congolese problem'

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

Ruto tells off re-election critics, calls for inclusive global reforms
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-05-18 15:38:30

Ruto tells off re-election critics, calls for inclusive global reforms

The president's remarks came during the annual Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where he joined other African leaders and business executives to discuss economic development and growth strategies.

Kagame presents re-election bid as Rwanda prepares for July election
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-05-18 12:50:09

Kagame presents re-election bid as Rwanda prepares for July election

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

UN prosecutor confirms death of last two Rwanda genocide fugitives
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-15 21:09:16

UN prosecutor confirms death of last two Rwanda genocide fugitives

The prosecutor said investigations had shown that fugitives "Ryandikayo" and Charles Sikubwabo had both died in 1998, around four years after they had fled Rwanda.

Rwanda denies Burundi's claim of involvement in grenade attack
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-12 20:55:08

Rwanda denies Burundi's claim of involvement in grenade attack

Tensions between Rwanda and Burundi have a long history, rooted in ethnic tensions and political rivalries.

AUC's Faki condemns bomb attack on Goma IDP camp
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-06 15:48:45

AUC's Faki condemns bomb attack on Goma IDP camp

At least nine people, including seven children, were killed in the Friday, May 3, strike.

Rwanda condemns US over Goma IDP camp bomb attack
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-06 13:21:06

Rwanda condemns US over Goma IDP camp bomb attack

US strongly condemned the attack that claimed nine lives on May 3 this year.

Rwanda denies its troops attacked displaced persons camp in DR Congo
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-05 09:52:19

Rwanda denies its troops attacked displaced persons camp in DR Congo

Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo denied the RDF was behind the attack and instead blamed it on militias supported by the Congolese military.

Rwanda denies its troops attacked displaced persons camp in DRC
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-04 12:50:16

Rwanda denies its troops attacked displaced persons camp in DRC

Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo denied the RDF was behind the attack and instead blamed it on militias supported by the Congolese military.

At least nine killed in strike on displacement camp in eastern Congo
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-03 20:43:47

At least nine killed in strike on displacement camp in eastern Congo

The head of the Lac Vert district where the incident occurred, Dedesi Mitima, told Reuters he had seen the bodies of seven children and two men at the camp.

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