Reporting from the Hobe News archive
The Rwanda national football team, Amavubi, has named a provisional squad of 27 players ahead of their critical 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Amavubi is set to face Nigeria and Lesotho in Group C, with the aim of…
President Paul Kagame, at Village Urugwiro on Saturday, March 15, received Wang Xuekun, the outgoing Ambassador of China to Rwanda, and Eduardo Filomeno Bárber Leiro Octávio, the outgoing Ambassador of Angola to…
President Paul Kagame, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), on Saturday, March 15, promoted Col Stanislas Gashugi to the rank of Brigadier General and appointed him as the Special…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has stated that Rwanda and Burundi are making progress toward de-escalation and mutual understanding, following ongoing…
Rwanda and Ethiopia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defense cooperation. The MoU was signed on Thursday, March 13, when General Mubarakh Muganga, Chief of Defense Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force…
President Paul Kagame has stated that aid to developing countries is often used as a tool for control and dependency. In an interview with American journalist Mario Nawfal, President Kagame discussed various topics,…
Language is more than just a means of communication; it is a vessel for history, culture, and identity. Kinyarwanda, the national language of Rwanda, stands as one of the most unique and richly expressive languages in…
President Paul Kagame on Monday, March 10 at Urugwiro Village, received Qimiao Fan, the World Bank’s Country Director for Rwanda, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda. The discussion focused on existing and future partnerships.…
On March 8, 2025, the embassies of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, the Republic of Congo, Sudan, and Zambia in Sweden, represented by their female ambassadors, participated in…
On 8th March 2025, female Peacekeepers from the Rwandan Battalion (RWABG VII) serving under MINUSCA with local women in Bria Town, Haute-Koto prefecture, Central African Republic (CAR) celebrated the International…
Ubunyarwanda, often understood as the essence of Rwandan identity, encompasses cultural values, unity, and a deep sense of belonging. While traditionally framed as a socio-political and philosophical concept, there is…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jan Lipavský, discussed further strengthening bilateral ties.…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi, who is on an official visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), along with the Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Ronald…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Rwanda’s Anthony Ngororano as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Madagascar, with the host government’s approval, effective 1 March 2025.…
Renowned entrepreneur and media personality Mario Nawfal recently visited Rwanda, a nation that has risen from tragedy to become a symbol of hope, resilience, and progress. During his visit, Nawfal paid tribute to the…
A delegation from the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Ghana, led by Minister Joseph Bukari Nipke, has begun a study visit to learn from Rwanda’s public transport regulatory framework, particularly the…
Africa is witnessing a shift in leadership—one that prioritizes development, self-reliance, and the well-being of its citizens. Amid economic challenges and political instability, two nations, Burkina Faso and Rwanda,…
On Saturday, March 1, at the La Corniche One Stop Border Post in Rubavu District, AFC/M23 handed over to Rwanda members of the Congo-based FDLR genocidal militia, including high-ranking officers Brig. Gen. Gakwerere…
Following the departure of Torsten Spittler as the head coach of the Rwanda national football team, Amavubi, recent reports have confirmed that Adel Amrouche, the former head coach of the Burundi national team, has…
For the fourth time, Rwanda is participating in the Paris International Agricultural Show, known as Salon International de l’Agriculture, held at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. The Paris…
The Commandants of Military Command and Staff Colleges from Rwanda, Libya, and Tanzania, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, convened at the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC)-Nyakinama in Musanze…
Major General Yousef A. Al Hnaity, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordan Armed Forces (CJCS-JAF), visited the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) headquarters in Kimihurura on Wednesday, February 26. He was…
On Tuesday, February 25, President Paul Kagame appointed Soraya Hakuziyaremye as the new Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). She is the first woman to hold this position. Before this appointment, she served…
Soraya Hakuziyaremye has been appointed as the new Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, succeeding John Rwangombwa. She is the first woman to hold this position. Prior to this role, she served as Deputy Governor…