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Giants of Africa Festival 2025 wrapped up in Kigali with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and celebration that brought together thousands of people from Rwanda and beyond. The final concert, held at BK Arena,…
Rwandans and their friends living in Russia gathered on Friday, August 1, to celebrate Umuganura, Rwanda’s cultural festival where communities come together to share the harvest. During the event, they were reminded…
President Paul Kagame, on Thursday, July 31, met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President-elect of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at Urugwiro Village. "Their discussion focused on the strong collaboration between…
President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, July 29, at Urugwiro Village, received the credentials of Gao Wenqi, the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Rwanda, according to the Office of the President. Gao…
Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, former High Commissioner of Rwanda to Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, has been appointed by President Paul Kagame as the Minister of State for Infrastructure in the new Cabinet…
Rwanda and Algeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. The signing ceremony took place in Algiers on…
On Wednesday, July 23, President Paul Kagame appointed Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, as the new Prime Minister of Rwanda, succeeding Dr. Edouard Ngirente, who had held the position since 2017. Prior to his appointment, Dr.…
More than 200 companies from various sectors in China are set to participate in the “Meet Rwanda in China” event, scheduled to take place in Wuhan from August 1 to 2, 2025. The event aims to showcase investment…
Rwanda and Antigua and Barbuda, an independent twin-island state in the Lesser Antilles of the eastern Caribbean Sea, have signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors…
A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 16, appointed two new envoys for Rwanda. Ambassador Vincent Karega was proposed as Rwanda’s Ambassador to Algeria, and Innocent Muhizi as the new…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, on July 16, 2025, delivered a message from President Paul Kagame to his counterpart of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby…
Rwanda and Turkmenistan on Monday, July 14 , signed a Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations between two countries. A Joint Communiqué was signed by Ambassador Martin Ngoga, Rwanda’s Permanent…
A group of young members of the Rwandan diaspora from seven countries, currently in Rwanda for the 5th edition of the Rwanda Youth Tour, a two-week cultural and educational exchange programme, visited the Rwanda…
Sixty Rwandan youth living abroad (the diaspora) from seven countries have gathered in Rwanda for the 5th edition of the Rwanda Youth Tour. The two-week program aims to help Rwandan youth in the diaspora learn about…
Rwandans living in France gathered on July 5, 2025, at the Rwandan Embassy in Paris to commemorate the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora31 . The event served as a reminder that the day…
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, has stated that Rwanda and Uganda are countries bound by shared…
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $100 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing for the Rwanda Urban Mobility Improvement (RUMI) Project, which aims to bring greener and…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda, describing it as "an important step toward…
Queensland, Australia In a heartwarming display of unity, sportsmanship, and cultural pride, the Rwandan Community of Australia (RCA) Queensland Youth faced off against the Burundian Youth Community in a friendly but…
The East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces medical specialists are currently offering free medical services to residents of Nyanza and Ngoma districts. These services are being delivered at Nyanza and Ngoma District…
Rwanda and Nigeria have signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to encourage investment flows between their economies and boost private sector participation. The agreement, signed on Friday during the 32nd…
Belgium, a country accused of contributing to tensions in the Great Lakes region, has expressed satisfaction with the peace agreement recently signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday, June 27, signed a peace agreement in Washington, DC, in a ceremony hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rwanda was represented by Foreign…
As Rwanda joins the rest of the world to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) has urged the community to engage actively in the prevention and combat…