Reporting from the Hobe News archive
From 18 to 20 November 2024, experts from East African Community (EAC) partner states gathered in Kigali, Rwanda for the Multi-Agency Experts Working Group meeting. The three-day meeting aimed to develop Standard…
A recent family photo of President Paul Kagame has captivated the hearts and minds of many Rwandans and supporters worldwide, stirring a heartfelt reaction on social media. The image, which shows Kagame in a relaxed…
In a powerful address at YouthConnekt, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda shared a deeply personal account of his childhood experiences, marked by political upheaval and displacement. His words were not only a window into…
Rwanda and Russia have signed a visa-free agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a significant step in diplomatic relations. The agreement was signed by Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei…
Rwandan peacekeepers from the Rwanda Medical IX Level 2+ Hospital, operating under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), held a community…
President Paul Kagame on November 8 met with Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane of the Kingdom of Lesotho, who is in Rwanda to attend the 7th edition of Youth Connekt Africa summit. "They discussed ways to…
The Government of Rwanda, in partnership with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, delivered a shipment of humanitarian assistance destined for Gaza on 7 November. "The donation in support of ongoing international relief…
President Paul Kagame, on November 6, congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States. He expressed a desire for a strong partnership based on mutual respect and…
The Minister of Justice, Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, is in Glasgow, United Kingdom, where he is attending the 92nd Interpol General Assembly, which started on Monday, November 4. Minister Ugirashebuja is heading a…
Five MPs representing Rwanda in the Pan-African Parliament took their oath on Monday, November 4 in Midrand, South Africa during the fourth ordinary session of the sixth Pan-African Parliament. On October 22-23, 2024,…
Rwanda and Malawi signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to enhance air transport between the two countries. The Agreement was signed on Thursday, October 31, by Jacob Hara, Malawi’s Minister of Transport & Public…
Rwanda is set to host the first edition of the Africa Energy Expo (AEE) that will kick off in Kigali on Monday, 4 November 2024. It will bring together stakeholders and senior decision-makers in Africa committed to…
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Vincent Biruta and the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in Charge of Operations, Vincent Sano, are in Doha for Milipol Qatar 2024', a global exhibition and conference for homeland…
On Monday, October 28, the Speaker of the Rwanda Parliament, Gertrude Kazarwa, along with Deputy Speakers Beline Uwineza and Sheikh Musa Fazil Harerimana welcomed Members of the Ghana Parliament who are in Rwanda for a…
President Paul Kagame on Saturday, October 26, said he was leaving Samoa where he spent days participating in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) with admiration for the beauty of the country and…
The Minister of Interior Dr. Vincent Biruta, on Friday, October 25, officiated the pass-out of 2,256 trainees, who completed the 20th intake of the Basic Police Course at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in…
President Paul Kagame handed over Rwanda’s Commonwealth Chair-in-Office role to Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi of Samoa. The handover took place on Friday, 25 October during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government…
President Paul Kagame, who is in Apia, Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM), met with the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Treasury of Papua New Guinea, James Marape.…
President Paul Kagame, who is in Apia, Samoa, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM), attended the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) hosted by His Majesty King Charles III. The Sustainable…
Rwanda’s economic growth momentum continues to show resilience despite a challenging external environment, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team at the conclusion of its two-week mission. The IMF team…
This evening in Apia, the capital city of Samoa, President Paul Kagame held talks with Prime Minister Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa of Samoa. "Their discussion focused on ways to further strengthen bilateral relations…
President Kagame arrived in Apia, the capital city of Samoa, on Tuesday, October 22, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM). Upon his arrival, President Kagame was received by Deputy Prime…
Five members of the Rwanda Parliament, including Deputies Jennifer Wibabara, Diogene Bitunguramye, and Aimée Marie Ange Tumukunde, as well as Senators Bideri John Bonds and Uwera Pélagie, have been elected to represent…
The outgoing Reserve Force Chief of Staff (RFCOS), Maj Gen (Rtd) Amb. Frank Mugambage, handed over command responsibility to the incoming Reserve Force Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Alex Kagame at the RDF HQs on Monday,…