Rwanda’s push to expand its infrastructure network took a notch higher as the State Minister for Infrastructure, Amb. Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, began a working visit to the Southern and Western Provinces. The tour is part of the government’s strategy to monitor progress on strategic projects while engaging local authorities on ways to fast-track development. […]
US moves to shift leadership of Haiti security mission from Kenya
The United States has signaled a major policy shift in its approach to stabilizing Haiti, indicating that leadership of the multinational security support mission may be transferred from Kenya to a regional organization under the umbrella of the Organization of American States (OAS). This follows a recent phone call between President William Ruto and US […]
Former DRC President Joseph Kabila faces death penalty in treason trial
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finds itself at the center of a gripping legal and political drama as former President Joseph Kabila faces trial in absentia on charges of treason, war crimes, and orchestrating an insurrection. The trial, which began in July, has brought the spotlight back onto Kabila, who has remained outside the […]
Uganda denies reports of U.S. deal to host migrants
Uganda has firmly dismissed reports that it had reached an agreement with the United States to host migrants deported from American soil, clarifying that earlier media claims were inaccurate. Initial stories published by international outlets suggested that Washington had struck deals with Uganda and Honduras to receive people who had entered the U.S. illegally. According […]
DRC launches sweeping probe into military defeats against M23 rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has opened a far-reaching investigation into the collapse of its army in the east, where the M23 rebel movement and its allies continue to expand their control. Dozens of top generals and senior officers have been summoned to answer questions over what officials describe as a series of humiliating defeats […]
Girls shine as Kirehe district leads in 2024/2025 national exam results
The Ministry of Education and the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) on August 19, 2025, released the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) and O’Level results for the 2024/2025 academic year. The outcome highlighted outstanding individual performances, notable regional disparities, and continuing challenges in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. While thousands of learners […]
Anticipation builds as national exam results near
Rwanda’s education sector is prepared for anticipation as the Ministry of Education confirmed that the results of the 2024/2025 Primary Leaving and O’Level national examinations will be released on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The announcement, made on Sunday, comes with a stack reminder that the new academic year will begin on September […]
Lessons from peacekeepers who risked all in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
In April 1994, when the Genocide against the Tutsi engulfed Rwanda, the world looked away. The United Nations peacekeeping mission collapsed, foreign contingents withdrew, and the few who remained faced impossible choices. Yet among the abandonment, a handful of African soldiers defied orders, risking everything to save lives. Three decades later, their courage continues to […]
Trump presses Zelensky on tough choices as peace talks with Russia gain fragile momentum
The push for peace in Ukraine has entered a critical new phase as the White House prepares to host a high-stakes summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders. The gathering follows last week’s meeting in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where American officials said progress was made […]
What to know about the Rwf13 Billion Huye drone project
In Huye district, Southern Province, an old aerodrome is being transformed into a drone operation center, an ambitious project designed under a Rwf13.4 billion government investment, poised to place Rwanda at the forefront of unmanned aviation in Africa. Unlike airports filled with roaring engines, this facility will hum with the light wings of drones, machines […]