Reporting from the Hobe News archive
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Beninese counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, have called for a stronger and broader partnership between their two countries, urging officials to build on existing cooperation while…
Rwandan author Judence Kayitesi has commended the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) for encouraging Rwandans to document and discuss the country’s history, saying understanding the past is…
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has urged young people to recognize that academic qualifications, professional skills and career achievements alone are not enough to build strong families and become effective leaders. She…
Rwanda’s Nyarugenge Primary Court has ordered FERWAFA President and businessman Shema Fabrice to remain in provisional detention for 30 days as investigations continue into allegations of fraud and issuing unfunded…
A Dutch court has sentenced Eugene N., a Rwandan national, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of genocide and war crimes linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The District Court of The…
The City of Kigali is set to begin a major housing redevelopment project in Kagugu, Gasabo District, where the Kabuhunde residential village will be built to accommodate 716 families currently living in the area. The…
President Paul Kagame has called on Africans to rethink the way they view themselves and the rest of the world, arguing that Africa cannot transform while some of its people continue to place outsiders on a higher…
Rwanda has drawn a firm line over its national security, with President Paul Kagame saying the country will not seek permission from anyone to defend itself against threats linked to the FDLR and its allies. Speaking…
Kagame Draws a Red Line on ‘Ibyuma’ Alcohol: Rwanda Puts Lives Ahead . President Paul Kagame has issued a strong warning to people involved in producing and distributing substandard alcoholic drinks, saying Rwanda will…
Rwandans living across Queensland gathered in Brisbane to celebrate Umuganura , Rwanda’s traditional harvest festival, in an event aimed at preserving Rwandan culture, strengthening community bonds and promoting…
Results from Rwanda’s 2025/26 national examinations show a significant improvement in overall performance, with Kayonza and Kirehe districts emerging among the strongest performers in both primary and lower secondary…
Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr Justin Nsengiyumva, has called on African countries to strengthen efforts to expand access to water, sanitation and hygiene services, warning that hundreds of millions of people across the…
Rwanda has launched a nationwide stakeholder dialogue aimed at strengthening the implementation of Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and improving the quality of skills development across the…
August 16, 2026. Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, has called on churches and other religious organisations to work more closely with the government to tackle the growing problem of illegal and…
Rwanda has reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and security after participating in the 36th ordinary Policy Organs Meeting of the East African Standby Force (EASF), held in Kampala, Uganda, on August 14, 2026.…
Delegations from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) met in Geneva, Switzerland, to review progress in implementing the Washington Peace Agreement signed by the two countries on June 27, 2025. The…
Rwanda’s Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested and presented 18 people, including Rwanda FDA Director General Prof. Emile Bienvenu , in connection with an investigation into the production and distribution of…
Rwanda’s Development Board (RDB) has pushed back against suggestions that the country’s new tourism partnership with Aston Villa represents a step down from its previous high-profile football partnerships, saying the…
President of Rwanda Paul Kagame has paid tribute to the late Senator Donatille Mukabalisa, praising her for more than two decades of dedicated service to the country and describing her as a leader known for integrity,…
Rwandan writer Judence Kayitesi is returning to Kigali with more than a book. Through “A Bridge Between Worlds,” she is opening a conversation about identity, history, belonging and the power of literature to connect…
Rwanda’s Senators have called on the Ministry of Trade and Industry to speed up the process of repossessing industrial plots from investors who fail to honour agreements to develop them. The issue was raised in the…
British newspaper The Guardian has praised Jacaranda, the latest novel by French-Rwandan author Gaël Faye, describing it as a bold and deeply moving exploration of healing, identity and the limits of forgiveness in the…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) could receive $20 million (approximately RWF 29.2 billion) after FIFA unveiled a groundbreaking football development initiative that promises to significantly increase financial…
Uganda’s basketball development plans have gained fresh momentum after the country’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba , held discussions with NBA…