A federal grand jury in Ohio has indicted a 65-year-old Rwandan man, Vincent Nzigiyimfura, also known as Vincent Mfura, on charges related to lying on immigration and naturalization applications. The charges stem from allegations that he concealed his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The indictment, which includes three counts, was […]
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In a landmark development for Uganda’s Catholic community, Pope Leo IV has named Monsignor Simon Peter Engurait as the new bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana, United States. The Vatican confirmed the appointment this week, signaling a moment of great pride and recognition for both the Ugandan Church and its growing global presence. […]
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Zambia is in mourning following the death of former President Edgar Lungu, who passed away at the age of 68 on Thursday June 5, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had been receiving specialized medical care. His daughter, Tasila Lungu-Mwansa, a member of Zambia’s Parliament, confirmed his death in a somber video posted on […]
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During his official visit to Algeria, President Paul Kagame paid a visit to the National School of Artificial Intelligence (ENSIA) in Algiers, where five Rwandan students are currently enrolled in advanced studies. The visit highlighted Rwanda’s growing investment in science, technology, and innovation as part of its national development strategy. ENSIA, one of North Africa’s […]
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A transformative partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Arab Emirates is bringing renewed hope to the island of Socotra, Yemen, where malnutrition and fragile health systems have placed thousands of lives at risk. The joint initiative, led by WHO and the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, an affiliate of Erth […]
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In a key vote held at the United Nations Headquarters, the General Assembly elected five new non-permanent members to the UN Security Council for the 2026–2027 term. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia will assume their seats in January 2026, contributing to global peace and security decisions alongside existing […]
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Thursday joined world leaders and global stakeholders at the official opening of the Astana International Forum (AIF) 2025, an annual platform focused on addressing today’s most urgent global challenges. Held under the theme “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future,” the forum convened participants from more than 70 countries […]
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In a powerful moment of diplomacy during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, U.S. President Donald Trump and Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos signaled what could be a historic breakthrough in the long-standing tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking with palpable optimism, President Trump remarked, “I want […]
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On the sidelines of the 3rd African Union–European Union Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Rwanda and France renewed their diplomatic engagement with a high-level bilateral discussion between their foreign ministers. Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, met with Hon. Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, to advance cooperation […]
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Martin K. Ngoga, a seasoned legal mind and respected figure in East African diplomacy, has officially begun his tenure as Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. On May 22, 2025, Ambassador Ngoga presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the organization’s headquarters in New York, signaling a new chapter in Rwanda’s global […]
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