Kigali, Rwanda – As donor funding declines and global risks intensify, a new report by African health and finance leaders and a former UNAIDS chief calls for a fundamental reset of the global health ecosystem. For a quarter of a century, global health has been one of the quiet success stories of international cooperation. Since […]
DRC crisis dominates ICGLR defence talks in Zambia
Kigali, Rwanda – Senior defence officials from the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) convened in Livingstone, Zambia, this week amid growing concern over the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The high-level engagements brought together defence experts, military chiefs, and ministers from ICGLR member […]
The paradox of Greenland’s history and today’s global politics
Kigali, Rwanda – Greenland is a land defined by contrasts. Vast, remote, and overwhelmingly frozen, it bears a name that suggests fertility rather than ice. Nearly 80 percent of the island is covered by glaciers, and much of its terrain remains locked in ice year-round. Yet it is called Greenland, a paradox that has captured […]
Rwanda and Brazil deepen ties with new education opportunities
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda and Brazil have deepened their growing bilateral partnership with an announcement that Brazil will soon host Rwandan students under a new education cooperation program between the two countries. The initiative was revealed by Brazil’s Ambassador to Rwanda, H.E. Irene Vida Gala, during high-level talks held on Thursday with the Speaker of […]
Global ripples upon Maduro’s imminent trial
Kigali, Rwanda – The dramatic capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Special Forces has sent shockwaves through Latin America and beyond, triggering both political uncertainty in Caracas and strategic recalculations in Beijing. Arriving in New York under tight security, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were formally arraigned on charges including narco-terrorism, […]
Kagame salutes security forces for safeguarding peace, sovereignty and development
Kigali, Rwanda – President Paul Kagame has praised the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and other national security agencies for their steadfast commitment to protecting the country’s security and sovereignty throughout 2025. In an end-of-year message, the Head of State said their professionalism and vigilance created the stability that allowed Rwanda’s development agenda to advance without […]
Muslim nations reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Kigali, Rwanda – Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent country has triggered strong diplomatic backlash across Africa, the Middle East and the wider Muslim world, with a broad coalition of states issuing a joint statement rejecting the move and warning of serious regional and global consequences. The coordinated response reflects deep concern that […]
Sahel alliance tightens grip on security and sovereignty
Kigali, Rwanda – The second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in Bamako marked a decisive moment for Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso as their leaders reaffirmed a shared path centered on sovereignty, collective security, and regional self-reliance. Facing persistent extremist violence and strained relations with Western partners, the three military-led states presented […]
RNP welcomes 1,903 new officers
Kigali, Rwanda – The Rwanda National Police (RNP) has added 1,903 newly trained officers to its ranks, including 359 women, following the successful completion of the 21st intake of the Basic Police Course at the Police Training School in Gishari, Rwamagana district. The graduation marks another step in the country’s efforts to strengthen internal security […]
Uganda plans regional summit on escalating DRC security crisis
Kampala, Uganda – Uganda is preparing to host a summit of regional Heads of State next Sunday to address the rapidly worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), diplomatic sources said. A senior official at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed preparations for the meeting, which is expected to focus on recent […]