President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, welcomed his Mozambican counterpart Daniel Francisco Chapo to Urugwiro Village for a two-day working visit to Rwanda. The visit, marked by a private meeting between the two leaders and the signing of partnership agreements by their delegations, reflects the growing depth of cooperation between Rwanda and Mozambique […]
President Kagame, Mozambique’s Chapo deepen ties in Kigali talks
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, received his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Francisco Chapo, at Urugwiro Village as the latter began a two-day working visit to Rwanda. The two leaders immediately held a private tête-à-tête discussion centered on key areas of bilateral cooperation that have long defined relations between the two nations. Chapo’s arrival […]
Kagame, U.S. Congressional delegation discuss deeper Rwanda–U.S. cooperation
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, welcomed a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress, a visit that underscored growing momentum in relations between Kigali and Washington. The team included Congressman Austin Scott of Georgia and Congressman Salud Carbajal of California, both members of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, alongside Congressman Jimmy […]
Rwanda, Mozambique deepen defence partnership
Rwanda and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen defence and security cooperation, with both nations highlighting the success of their joint counter-terrorism efforts and pledging to expand collaboration in training, intelligence sharing, and operational coordination. The renewed pledge came during a three-day working visit to Rwanda by Mozambique’s Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Cristóvão […]
Rwanda dismisses HRW’ allegations as baseless
Rwanda has strongly rejected allegations made by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and two United Nations human rights offices, which accuse the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) of involvement in civilian killings in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement released on Friday, August 22, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation dismissed […]
Tshisekedi rejects draft peace deal with M23
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again at a delicate crossroad in its prolonged conflict with the M23 rebel movement, as efforts by Qatar to broker a lasting peace face significant hurdles. A draft agreement prepared by Doha has been met with criticism from both Kinshasa and the rebels, even as mediators insist […]
Indian Community in Rwanda celebrates 79th Independence day
Members of the Indian community in Rwanda under the umbrella of the Indian Association of Rwanda were joined by families, dignitaries and Rwandan friends in an atmosphere of joy and remembrance to celebrate the 79th anniversary of India’s independence. On Friday August 15, 2025, Kigali came alive with vibrant colors, cultural rhythms, and a spirit […]
U.S. sanctions target armed groups and companies profiting from conflict minerals in DRC
The United States has imposed sanctions on armed groups and companies accused of fueling violence and profiting from conflict minerals in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The measures, announced on August 12, 2025, by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), aim to disrupt the illicit trade in […]
Young voices and new visions shake up Uganda’s 2026 Presidential race
The road to Uganda’s 2026 general elections has officially begun, with a wave of fresh faces and bold voices stepping forward to challenge President Yoweri Museveni’s decades-long hold on power. On August 11, the Electoral Commission (EC) opened the process for issuing presidential nomination forms, and by the close of the first day, at least […]
Tshisekedi retains Thérèse Kayikwamba as Foreign affairs minister in new Cabinet reshuffle
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has unveiled a new government, reaffirming Judith Suminwa Tuluka as Prime Minister and signaling a push toward national unity and structural reform. The reshuffle, announced on August 7, 2025, introduces new faces while retaining key figures from the previous administration, dubbed “Suminwa I.” Thérèse […]