Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda’s justice system remains locked in a complex cross-border process as it awaits the possible return of Ishimwe Dieudonné, widely known as Prince Kid, the former organizer of the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant who is currently detained in the United States. Convicted in Rwanda of rape-related offences, Prince Kid fled the country […]
Rwanda’s elite forces test their mettle at the UAE SWAT challenge in Dubai
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has once again stepped onto the global security stage with the deployment of elite teams from the Rwanda National Police (RNP) and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) to the ongoing UAE SWAT Challenge in Dubai. Regarded as one of the world’s most demanding competitions for special police and tactical units, the […]
How IremboGov made Rwanda a global digital champion
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda’s steady investment in digital transformation has earned the country one of the highest global honours in public-sector innovation that transitions into efficient, accessible and citizen-centred government services. On February 4, 2026, Rwanda was recognized at the GovTech Prize 2026, announced during the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The […]
Trump offers to meditate Ethiopia-Egypt dam dispute
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 […]
Report reveals shifting fortunes in Rwanda’s agriculture
Kigali, Rwanda – As Rwanda assesses the performance of its agriculture sector following the 2025 farming year, new evidence points to a sector in transition, marked by uneven crop outcomes, fresh policy reforms and renewed focus on livestock productivity. Findings from the Seasonal Agricultural Survey (SAS) 2025 annual report, together with proposed agriculture and livestock […]
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 […]