Rwanda has assumed the chairmanship of the Council of Ministers of the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA), taking over from Kenya during the organization’s 11th ministerial meeting held in Nairobi. The official handover took place at the Safari Park Hotel between June 9 and 13, 2025, marking a strategic transition in the region’s efforts […]
Ex-Ugandan Police Commander Charged in 2015 Murder of Prosecutor Joan Kagezi
Nearly a decade after the assassination of Senior Principal State Attorney Joan Kagezi, Ugandan authorities have formally charged Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nixon Agasirwe in connection with her murder. The charge, read out at the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kampala on Monday June 16, 2025, represents a major turning point in a case […]
Suspected Genocide Perpetrator Arrested in Ohio Over Fraudulent U.S. Entry
A federal grand jury in Ohio has indicted a 65-year-old Rwandan man, Vincent Nzigiyimfura, also known as Vincent Mfura, on charges related to lying on immigration and naturalization applications. The charges stem from allegations that he concealed his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The indictment, which includes three counts, was […]
Mr Chips joins Rotary Campaign to Help Cancer Patients Access Treatment
Paul Searby, the owner of the well-known Kigali restaurant Mr. Chips, is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed and treated entirely in Rwanda. Today, he is cancer-free and is joining efforts to support other patients facing the same illness. Paul is backing the upcoming Festival of Sport – Rotary Edition, scheduled for June 21, 2025, […]
Rotary reignites Hope for Cancer Patients in Rwanda through sport
On June 21, 2025, Kigali will awaken to the vibrant pulse of unity, hope, and determination as the Festival of Sports, Rotary Edition takes center stage. More than just a gathering of games and cheering crowds, the event promises to weave together athleticism and activism, all in support of a cause that touches lives in […]
The Unstoppable Rise of Rwanda’s Travel and tourism Sector
Rwanda’s travel and tourism sector has achieved a milestone in 2024, breaking historic records in economic impact, visitor spending, and employment, and affirming the nation’s status as one of Africa’s fastest growing and sustainable travel destinations. Data released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that the industry not only rebounded from the […]
Rwanda and Turkey Strengthen Digital Ties
Rwanda continues to position itself as a digital leader on the continent, with recent diplomatic engagements reflecting growing international partnerships in technology and innovation. On June 10, 2025, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire Musoni, held a high-level meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Aslan Alper Yüksel of the Republic of Turkey in Kigali. […]
Rwanda’s Akagera National Park Welcomes 70 Southern White Rhinos
In a monumental move that positions Rwanda at the forefront of global conservation, seventy Southern White Rhinos have been successfully relocated to Akagera National Park. This initiative is not only the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken at once, but also marks a new chapter in the country’s ongoing efforts to restore endangered species and […]
MOH Urges Vigilance as Flu Season Brings New COVID-19 Cases
Rwandan health authorities have sounded the alarm over a fresh wave of seasonal illnesses, including a re-emergence of COVID-19 infections, as the country enters the dry season. The alert follows similar trends observed globally, with the World Health Organization (WHO) confirming a renewed surge in cases driven by a fast-spreading variant known as NB.1.8.1. The […]
Cabinet endorses decision to Withdraw from ECCAS
In a firm and unapologetic move, the Government of Rwanda has officially reiterated its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), citing deep-rooted bias and manipulation within the regional body. The decision was reaffirmed during a Cabinet meeting held on June 9th, 2025, at Urugwiro Village under the chairmanship of […]