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The hidden political blueprint behind the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
KIGALI – The Genocide against the Tutsi was not a sudden breakdown of order. It was the result of a calculated political strategy that, over decades, transformed division into a state policy and ultimately into mass violence. At the closure of the commemoration week, Dr. Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, […]
PM Nsengiyumva represents Kagame at Touadéra inauguration
KIGALI – Prime Minister, Justin Nsengiyumva, arrived in Bangui on March 30, 2026, to represent President Paul Kagame at the swearing-in of Faustin-Archange Touadéra, the President elect of the Central African Republic (CAR). Touadéra, 68, begins a new term following his re-election in late 2025, where he secured a commanding victory with over three-quarters of […]
Rwanda-UK asylum case: What you need to know
KIGALI – Think of a deal that was never fully signed, yet both sides now argue over what it meant. That is, in many ways, the story behind the asylum arrangement between Rwanda and the United Kingdom. At its simplest, the idea looked straightforward. The UK wanted to send some asylum seekers who arrive through […]
Rwanda records 9.4% economic growth in 2025
KIGALI – Rwanda’s economy grew by an impressive 9.4 percent in 2025, marking one of the country’s strongest growth rates in recent years, driven by robust performance in industry, services, and export crops, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached Frw 23,387 billion in 2025, […]
Lawmakers push for stronger action on illegal mining
KIGALI – Rwanda’s mining sector is facing renewed scrutiny after lawmakers warned that illegal mining and abandoned extraction sites are posing serious risks to communities, the environment and public health. A recent report by the Office of the Auditor General of State Finances shows that the country requires more than Rwf26 billion (about $17.7 million) […]
Nduhungirehe challenges Angolan journalist Hariana Verás over DRC coverage
Kigali, Rwanda – A social media exchange between Angolan journalist Hariana Verás Victória and Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has sparked widespread debate over media integrity, impartiality, and the responsibilities of journalists covering conflicts in Africa. Verás is a prominent journalist and producer accredited as a permanent correspondent at the White House, U.S. […]
South Africa ends its MONUSCO deployment after nearly 3 decades
Kigali, Rwanda – South Africa has announced it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), bringing to a close a 27-year military presence that has made the country one of the mission’s longest-serving African contributors. The decision is seen as a major shift in […]
Senegal are AFCON 2025 champions
Kigali, Rwanda – Senegal have once again etched their name into African football history, defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Rabat and establish their status as one of the continent’s modern powerhouses. The final, staged before a capacity crowd at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium, delivered […]
Morocco and Senegal set AFCON 2025 final date
Kigali, Rwanda – Morocco and Senegal will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations final after both sides secured hard-earned semi-final victories on Wednesday, setting up a compelling showdown for the AFCON 2025 crown. The hosts edged Nigeria on penalties in Rabat, while Senegal overcame Egypt in Tangier to keep their title hopes alive. Morocco […]