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. […]
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 […]
Rwandan Peacekeeper Dies in Ambush in Central African Republic
A Rwandan soldier who is serving in a United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), was shot dead in an ambush by armed terrorist militias on Monday, Rwandan Army confirmed on Tuesday. Rwanda is the fourth biggest troop-contributing country with 4,585 military personnel in support of the UN peacekeeping operations […]
PHOTOS: Rwandan Muslim Community Joins World to Observe Eid-al-Adha
Kigali, Rwanda Press, June 28, 2023 – Thousands of Rwandan Muslim community on Wednesday flocked Kigali Pele stadium in the capital Kigali to observe Idd celebrations. The Idd celebrations or Eid-al-Adha take place on Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. Millions of Muslims worldwide commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim […]
Rwanda, Kenya Defence Chiefs Hold Talks
Kigali, Rwanda Press, 27 June 2023 – The Chief of Defence Force of Kenya (KDF), General Francis Ogolla held talks with his Rwandan counterpart Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga at the Rwanda Defence Force headquarters in the capital Kigali. The two army chiefs discussed military cooperation between the two regional armies, RDF statement stated. According to […]
Kagame’s Security Advisor Meets Mozambican Armed Forces Chief
Kigali, Rwanda Press, 27 June 2023 – The Senior Defence and Security Advisor to Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, Gen James Kabarebe on Tuesday met and held talks with the Mozambican Armed Forces Chief of General Staff, Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse in Pemba, Cabo Delgado province. Since October 2017, Cabo Delgado Province has fallen victim to terrorism […]
Africa Basketball League, RDB Announce Multi-year Sponsorship Deal
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) today announced a multi-year extension of their existing collaboration that will see the BAL continue to play games at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda each season, including the BAL Playoffs and Finals in 2024, 2026 and 2028. The BAL and RDB will also collaborate […]
Anglican Church of Rwanda urges Archbishop of Canterbury against promoting LGBTQ rights
KIGALI (RP)- The archbishop of Anglican Church in Rwanda and Chair of the Gafcon Primates Council, Rev Laurent Mbanda has urged the Archbishop of Canterbury to stop meddling in the affairs of Anglicans on Africa continent, saying his support for same-sex marriage has torn the worldwide Anglican communion a part. Last week, Justin Welby, the […]