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Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Mandisi Bongani Mabuto Mpahlwa, the High Commissioner of South Africa to Rwanda, for a farewell call on Monday, December…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) concluded its 33rd Policy Organs Meeting today, 21 December 2024, after six days of deliberations at the Kigali Convention Centre. The closing ceremony was preceded by the…
President Paul Kagame appointed Nelly Mukazayire as the new Minister of Sports on Friday, December 20. She replaces Richard Nyirishema, who has been in office since his appointment in August. President Kagame also made…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Chiefs of Defence joined the Experts Working Group at the 33rd Policy Organs meeting running from 16 to 21 December 2024 in Kigali Rwanda. The EASF Chiefs of Defence reaffirmed…
A bilateral double taxation avoidance treaty between Rwanda and Korea came into force on Thursday, December 19, this agreement aims to attract Korean investors to Rwanda and facilitate investment outflow through tax…
On December 18, 2024, President Paul Kagame met with a delegation from the African Materials Research Society (AMRS) and the African Renaissance Institute for Science and Technology (ARIST). The delegation, led by AMRS…
The Government of Rwanda has signed a grant agreement with the German Development Bank KfW, representing the German Federal Government, to provide EUR 20.97 million (approximately RWF 30 billion) for the "Green and…
Rwanda's economy grew by 8.1% in the third quarter of 2024, following increases of 9.8% in the second quarter and 9.7% in the first quarter. This brings the average growth rate for the first three quarters of 2024 to…
Rwanda National Police and the Ethiopian Federal Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) seeking to explore ways to strengthen police cooperation in promoting peace, stability, and security. The MoU was…
Rwandans residing in Manchester, United Kingdom, gathered over the weekend for a vibrant end-of-year celebration, honoring their culture and unity. Organized by the Rwandese Community of Greater Manchester in…
On Friday, December 13, 2024, Rwanda concluded the FIA General Assembly with a grand ceremony marking the organization’s 120th anniversary. The event, held in Kigali, brought together global motorsport leaders,…
Brian Kagame, the youngest son of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, has successfully completed his military training at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United…
Defence attachés accredited to Rwanda were hosted on 13 December 2024 to a security briefing at the MINADEF/RDF Headquarters in Kimihurura. They received updates on Rwanda’s internal and external security situation, as…
Today, Rwanda proudly joins the global community in celebrating Teacher’s Day, under the theme: “A Valued Teacher is an Empowered Educator.” This occasion serves as a reminder of the essential role educators play in…
Rwanda has become the first African country to sign the “United Against Online Abuse” (UAOA) Charter, an initiative led by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to address online abuse and hate speech in…
On Thursday, 12 December 2024, the Government of Rwanda, in partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), received another group of 149 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya. They were evacuated from Libya under a…
Renowned American comedian, actor, and television host Steve Harvey made a return to Kigali, less than a month after his last visit. Harvey attended the unveiling of Rwanda’s first locally-made Cross Car, an event…
On Thursday evening, President Paul Kagame, alongside FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, unveiled a Rwanda-made "Cross Car" designed and built by students from IPRC Kigali. The event took place at the Kigali…
Rwanda officially launches a Helmet Testing Laboratory under the ‘Tuwurinde’ Project, a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the FIA Foundation, Healthy People Rwanda and UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) and…
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement worth US$25 million (approximately Frw 34 billion) with the Government of Rwanda to finance the expansion of water transmission and distribution systems…
At the recent Continental Forum on Education and Youth Employability, President Paul Kagame delivered a compelling message on the indispensable role of education in shaping Africa's future. He underscored the direct…
President Paul Kagame has congratulated John Mahama on his election victory as President of Ghana, emphasizing that "Rwanda and Ghana share a strong commitment to progress." Official results from Saturday's…
President Paul Kagame met with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria to discuss ways to further strengthen the ongoing fruitful bilateral cooperation in key areas. The heads of state met in Mauritania, Nouakchott,…
President Paul Kagame arrived in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on Monday, December 9, to attend the Continental Forum on Education and Youth Employability. According to the Office of the President, he was welcomed by…