Reporting from the Hobe News archive
Ambassador François Nkulikiyimfura presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain on Monday, February 24, officially accrediting him as Rwanda’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, with…
The Rwandan Community in Washington State (RCA Seattle) has received a $50,000 grant from the City of Bellevue to support education, prevention, and connection services. The funding will specifically benefit…
Matchday 18 of the Rwandan Premier League reinforced Huye International Stadium’s reputation as a challenging venue for Rwanda’s top clubs. Both Rayon Sports and APR FC failed to secure victories, extending their…
President Paul Kagame met with David Lammy, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, on Saturday, February 22. They discussed bilateral relations and the need for a lasting solution…
Kigali, Rwanda – In a resolute statement, President Paul Kagame has once again underscored his unwavering commitment to safeguarding Rwanda’s security and sovereignty, emphasizing that the country’s defense is not up…
Senegal secured their spot at AfroBasket 2025 with a dominant 96-73 victory over Rwanda in Rabat, Morocco. The West African giants extended their unbeaten run in the qualifiers to 4-0, showcasing depth, intensity, and…
The association of Rwandans living in Belgium, DRB-Rugari, is organizing the annual event to celebrate International Women’s Day. The celebration is set to take place in Brussels on March 8, 2025. This event is being…
Rwanda has announced the suspension of its development cooperation with Belgium, citing Belgium's campaign to sabotage Rwanda's access to development finance including in multilateral institutions. The decision was…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, held a constructive phone call with Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. According to a post…
President Paul Kagame has congratulated Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and Selma Malika Haddadi on their election as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), respectively. The election took place…
On Saturday, February 15, in Addis Ababa, President Paul Kagame held a productive meeting with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, on the sidelines of the 2025 African Union Summit. "They engaged in discussions…
On February 13, 2025, Rwanda's Ambassador Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye visited the warehouse of Ben Foods (S) Pte Ltd, a renowned food distribution company based in Singapore. The visit was a key step in advancing…
The President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, on Friday, 14 February, arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he joins other Heads of State and Government from across the African continent for the 38th Ordinary…
Defence Experts from East African Community (EAC) partner states convened in Kigali, Rwanda, from 13 to 14 February 2025 to develop a roadmap for establishing an online repository for documents used in conferences and…
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, February 13, received Qimiao Fan , the World Bank’s Country Director for Rwanda, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda. Their discussions focused on joint development projects between Rwanda and…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, held talks with his Ghanaian counterpart, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on the sidelines of the 46th Ordinary Session of the AU…
Rwandan peacekeepers (RWABATT-1) under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were decorated with UN service medals in recognition for their service in peacekeeping operations. The ceremony was held in…
President Paul Kagame met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on Wednesday, February 12, in Doha. According to the Office of the President, Village Urugwiro, they discussed…
President Paul Kagame arrived in Doha, Qatar, for a working visit. According to a post by the Rwanda Embassy in Qatar on X, dated Tuesday, February 11, he was received at Hamad International Airport by Dr. Ahmad bin…
On Monday, February 10, the Cabinet approved several tax policy measures aimed at enhancing Rwanda’s ability to mobilize financial resources through a broader tax base. These measures are designed to support economic…
The Rwandan community in Kenya gathered on Saturday, February 9, at the High Commissioner’s residence to celebrate National Heroes Day. According to the Rwandan Embassy in Nairobi, the event provided an opportunity to…
In the Matchday 16 of the Rwanda Premier League, Rayon Sports played against Musanze FC, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. Rayon Sports had aimed to win the game to maintain their position at the top of the league,…
On February 6, 2025, the Conference Hall of the Rwanda Bible Society hosted a crucial meeting that brought together leaders from various religious denominations under the umbrella of the Rwanda Interfaith Council…
President Paul Kagame arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, February 8, to join Heads of State from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for a joint summit…