Reporting from the Hobe News archive
Rwanda’s recent nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia marks another significant step in the country’s long-term vision of becoming a regional leader in science, technology, healthcare and innovation. The Memorandum…
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday commissioned 436 officer cadets into the Rwanda National Police (RNP) at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in Rwamagana District, in a ceremony that marked the force's 25th…
Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga of Rwanda has assumed office as Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), succeeding Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema of Kenya in a handover ceremony held on 20…
The Commander of the French Africa Command, Major General Pascal Ianni, concluded a three-day official visit to Rwanda on Wednesday, holding high-level defence consultations with senior Rwandan military and civilian…
Rwanda and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation, aimed at advancing peaceful nuclear energy development and deepening long-term energy security ties…
Rwandan-German author and poet Judence Kayitesi has officially released her latest poetry collection titled My Child, a deeply reflective literary work exploring memory, identity, survival, healing, and hope in the…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has hosted a 15-member delegation from the Nigerian National Defence College at its Headquarters in Kimihurura for a six-day study tour focused on ecotourism, national development, and…
Rwanda and Botswana have abolished visa requirements for all passport holders travelling between the two countries, one of six bilateral agreements signed in Gaborone on Wednesday during a state visit by President Paul…
Today, the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, together with Eric Mahoro, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), held a solemn commemoration to honor 26 embassy staff who were…
Rwanda's Ikirenga Art and Culture Promotion has signed a long-term partnership with the U.S.-based International Youth Media Summit (IYMS), positioning the Kigali NGO as Africa's anchor partner for global youth media…
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, on April 22, 2026 called on the United Nations to take stronger action against genocide denial and the continued presence of…
The 12th session of the Uganda–Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) has opened in Kampala , bringing together officials from both countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation and review progress across key sectors.…
More than 350 people gathered in Queensland, Australia, on April 18 to mark 32 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which claimed more than one million lives. The event, held at the University of…
Rwanda has intensified its diplomatic efforts to secure another term for Louise Mushikiwabo as Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). On April 10, 2026, Rwanda’s Minister of…
As Rwanda and the world marked the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on April 7, strong calls were made to confront genocide denial and renew global commitment to preventing mass atrocities.…
On April 7, 2026, Rwanda and the international community entered a solemn season of remembrance as Kwibuka 32 officially began, marking 32 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Under this year’s…
At the start of the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Paul Kagame delivered a message that was both a warning and a declaration of resilience: Rwanda will never again be brought to its knees.…
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have officially launched the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, known as Kwibuka32, by lighting the Flame of Hope—a symbol of resilience and…
On a decisive afternoon at Nzove, the Blue and White side sealed their third consecutive Rwanda Women’s Super League title with a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Muhazi United WFC, confirming their status as the…
On March 30, the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda, in collaboration with the Confucius Institute, the Chinese Medical Team, and Huawei, organized a remarkable Film Festival at FAWE Girls’ School, celebrating education,…
Rwanda has called for an immediate ceasefire and renewed diplomatic engagement following what it described as Iranian military actions against several Middle Eastern countries. Speaking during an urgent debate at the…
25 th March 2026 - Kigali, Rwanda , In a landmark consultative meeting with the Rwanda Muslim community, President Paul Kagame this Wednesday met with nearly 10,000 members of the community, addressing long standing…
25 th March 2026, Washington, D.C. - The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the United States has forcefully denied allegations of a security plot targeting a Congolese delegation in Washington, describing the claims…
23 rd March 2026 - Gako, Bugesera, President Paul Kagame has delivered a sharp warning to Rwanda’s top government officials, stating that a culture of arrogance and the repetition of administrative blunders are the…