Kigali, August 23, 2023, Rwanda Press – Dr Rose Mukankomeje, Director General of Rwanda Higher Education Council (HEC) has urged this year’s China scholarship winners to “spend most of their time in libraries reading, not night clubs.” Starting next week, a total of 80 Rwandan students will be sent off to various Chinese universities to […]
Kagame, Masai Ujiri Launch Construction of Sports, Hospitality Hub in Rwanda
Kigali, 14 August 2023, Rwanda Press – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Monday joined Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri for the groundbreaking of Zaria Court, an urban development project with a focus on community, hospitality, sports, and culture. Zaria Court Kigali, which was launched in Remera, Gasabo District in the capital Kigali, includes a vibrant […]
VIDEO: Kagame Speaks at Giants of Africa Festival
Kagame: Africans are Brothers and Sisters
Kigali, 13 August 2023, Rwanda Press – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has said that Africans are brothers and sisters, alluding to himself, his wife and Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors president and vice-chair and Giants of Africa co-founder. Kagame said this on Sunday, 13 August 2023, while opening the Giants of Africa Youth Basketball Festival bringing […]
PHOTOS: Kagame Welcomes Visiting Madagascar President
President Paul Kagame on Monday received President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar at Urugwiro Village, where they held tête-à-tête discussion on the status of bilateral cooperation between Rwanda and Madagascar. The discussion between the two leaders was followed by bilateral talks with their respective delegations to deliberate on the status of bilateral cooperation between Rwanda and […]
Madagascar President Rajoelina in Rwanda for 3-Day State Visit
Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a three-day working visit as the two countries aim to strengthen bilateral ties. Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, President Rajoelina was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dr. Vincent Biruta. The Madagascan leader was accompanied by senior officials, legislators and members […]
Former Rwanda Agriculture Minister Appointed IFAD Vice President
Kigali, August 1, 2023, Rwanda Press – Former Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture Dr Gerardine Mukeshimana, was on Monday appointed Vice-President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). IFAD is an international financial institution and a specialised agency of the United Nations that works to address poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. […]
Kagame Gifts Inyambo Cows to his Congo Brazzaville Counterpart
Bugesera, Rwanda Press, July 22, 2023 – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Saturday gifted Inyambo cows to his visiting counterpart President Sassou Nguesso of Congo Brazzaville. President Nguesso is in the country for a 3-day state visit which he started on Friday. Kagame gifted Nguesso Inyambo cows after they toured his farm located in Kibugabuga, […]
Rwanda hosts first Women Deliver Conference to discuss gender equality, empowerment
Kigali, Rwanda Press, July 18, 2023- Rwanda is becoming the first African nation to host the Women Deliver conference and delegates are recommending the east African nation for its remarkable mileage in bridging the gender gap. The meeting is taking place from July 17 to 20. At the conference, President Paul Kagame urged participants from different […]
Rwanda’s Army Bank Registers Rwf22.8Bn Net Profit
Kigali, Rwanda Press, 18 July 2023 – Zigama Credit and Savings Society (ZIGAMA CSS) – Rwanda’s bank that brings together members of the security organs, has recorded a net profit of Rwf22.8 billion for the year 2022, up from 17.7 billion recorded the previous year. The new figures were announced on Tuesday, during the bank’s […]