Kigali, Uganda – U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Wednesday to revive stalled negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), calling the dispute “very dangerous.” Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzeland, 2026, after a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Trump expressed confidence that Washington could broker a lasting agreement […]
Shinzo Abe’s assassin sentenced to life in prison
Kigali, Rwanda – A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, a killing that shocked Japan, a country where gun violence is rare. Yamagami, 45, pleaded guilty to shooting Abe with a homemade gun during a campaign speech in the city of […]
Rwandan officers participate in crucial UN talks
Kigali, Rwanda – A delegation of six officers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda National Police (RNP) is taking part in the 2026 Contingent-Owned Equipment Working Group (COEWG) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Contributing to key discussions on the future of UN peacekeeping operations, the meeting comes at a […]
Leaders congratulate Museveni on re-election
Kigali, Rwanda – In the wake of Uganda’s presidential election, which saw President Yoweri Museveni secure a commanding victory, regional and continental leaders have extended their congratulations, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration and stability across East Africa. Museveni was officially declared the winner following the final tally from over 50,000 polling stations nationwide. The […]
Museveni secures 7th term as Uganda’s president
Kigali, Rwanda – Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, extending his rule that began in 1986 and reinforcing his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. The announcement, made on Saturday by Electoral Commission chairperson Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, followed the completion of the final tally […]
Kagame in Conakry for Doumbouya’s inauguration
Kigali, Rwanda – President Paul Kagame arrived in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, on January 16 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Mamadi Doumbouya. Upon arrival, President Kagame was received by Guinea’s Prime Minister, Amadou Oury Bah, as senior officials from both countries welcomed the Rwandan delegation under the national flags of Rwanda and Guinea. Kagame […]
47 junior security officers Graduate at National Police College
Kigali, Rwanda – A total of 47 junior officers from Rwanda’s security and law-enforcement agencies have completed a five-month leadership and conflict management course at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze district. The officers graduated on January 16, 2026, after completing the 13th intake of the Police Junior Command and Staff Course (PJCSC). The […]
Sharp increase in Malaria cases reported in Rwanda at the end of 2025
Kigali, Rwanda – Between September and November 2025, Rwanda recorded a significant surge in malaria infections, with 442,678 cases reported, according to statistics from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). It has been reported that the increase was largely due to the rainy season, which created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitos. Specifically, 114,804 cases were recorded […]
Uganda votes under heavy security
Kigali, Rwanda – Ugandans head to the polls today Thursday January 15, 2025 amid heightened security and political energy. Soldiers are visibly deployed across parts of Kampala, a move authorities say is intended to safeguard voters but critics view as a warning against dissent. The military presence has sharpened anxieties around an election widely seen […]
Sudan’s transitional Gov’t returns to Khartoum after nearly three years of war
Kigali, Rwanda – After nearly three years operating from Port Sudan, the transitional government of Sudan has officially returned to Khartoum. Prime Minister Kamil Idris described the move on January 11, 2026, as a critical step toward restoring stability and long-term peace. “The return to Khartoum represents the beginning of a new phase for Sudan,” […]