Reporting from the Hobe News archive
On Friday, September 27, at Urugwiro Village, President Paul Kagame received a delegation from the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS) led by Prof. Yankov Kolev, IAFS President. "The delegation is in…
On Thursday, September 26, Rwanda welcomed the 19th group of 119 asylum seekers from Libya, the first group after extending the evacuation agreement until December 31, 2025. At Kigali International Airport, they were…
Rwanda and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement on visa requirement exemptions for citizens of both countries. The agreement was signed between Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb.…
Rwanda and the Commonwealth of Dominica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on visa requirement exemptions. The agreement was signed between Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye on Tuesday, September 24, received his counterpart of Seychelles Police Force, Commissioner of Police (CP) Ted Barbe, at the Rwanda National Police (RNP) General…
The Rwanda Defence Force and Seychelles People’s Defence Forces held discussions to enhance the existing bilateral defence cooperation. This occurred on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, when Brigadier Michael Rosette, the…
Rwanda has launched Africa Amnesty Month (AAM) 2024, an initiative that reflects the continental collective commitment to "Silencing the Guns in Africa." The month-long campaign launched on Monday, September 23, at the…
Rwanda and The Bahamas signed a memorandum of understanding on Mutual Visa Requirement Exemption. The agreement was signed on Monday, September 23, in New York on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General…
The Senate President, Hon. François Kalinda, along with Vice Presidents Hon. Espérance Nyirasafari and Hon. Alvera Mukabaramba, warmly received a delegation from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and…
President Paul Kagame has appointed four senators, including Solina Nyirahabimana, the former Minister of State in the Ministry of Justice, and Dr. Usta Kaitesi, the former CEO of the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). The…
On Sunday, 22 September, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has officially welcomed a new cohort of young men and women into its ranks following the completion of six months of intense military training at the Basic…
The United Nations has awarded service medals to 160 Rwandan Police peacekeepers serving in its mission in South Sudan in recognition of their sacrifice and dedicated service. The medal pinning ceremony for Rwanda…
On Friday, 20 September, Rwandan Peacekeepers (RWABATT-1) serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) provided free medical treatment to…
On Friday, September 20, President Paul Kagame met with Singaporean leaders, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong during…
At the prestigious Milken Asia Summit, held on September 14, 2024, in Singapore, President Paul Kagame shared Rwanda's remarkable journey of socio-economic transformation, emphasizing the country's achievements and…
In a powerful and thought-provoking speech at the Milken Asia Summit, President Paul Kagame shared insights into Rwanda’s history and its implications for the country’s future, particularly for the younger generation.…
Zimbabwe has received 1000 metric tonnes of maize flour from Rwanda to assist in reducing the impact of the El Nino-induced drought. Handing over the consignment in Harare on Thursday, Rwandan Ambassador to Zimbabwe,…
Rwanda is set to host the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Mobile World Congress (MWC) summit at the Kigali Convention Center on October 29-31, 2024. The last summit was held in Kigali on…
In this year’s Global Cybersecurity Index report, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Rwanda first tier in Global Cybersecurity, attaining a score of 95-100%. Rwanda was grouped with 46 other…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore has announced that President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, will be in Singapore on a working visit from September 18 to 23, 2024. According to a press statement by the Ministry of…
Rwanda and Liberia, through ministries of International Cooperation, signed a general cooperation agreement and agreed to boost cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, 17…
Rwanda's economy experienced a growth rate of 9.8% in the second quarter of 2024, following a 9.7% increase in the first quarter. "This growth is largely attributed to the robust performance of the industrial and…
Rwanda will host the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition 2025, marking the fifth time the country will be hosting this event, attracting top executives and officials in the airline and air transport sector. The…
ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, has announced that Rwanda will host its next annual meeting in October 2025 in Kigali. The announcement was made during the 2024 ISO general assembly meeting.…