Reporting from the Hobe News archive
On Monday, February 10, the Cabinet approved several tax policy measures aimed at enhancing Rwanda’s ability to mobilize financial resources through a broader tax base. These measures are designed to support economic…
The Rwandan community in Kenya gathered on Saturday, February 9, at the High Commissioner’s residence to celebrate National Heroes Day. According to the Rwandan Embassy in Nairobi, the event provided an opportunity to…
In the Matchday 16 of the Rwanda Premier League, Rayon Sports played against Musanze FC, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. Rayon Sports had aimed to win the game to maintain their position at the top of the league,…
On February 6, 2025, the Conference Hall of the Rwanda Bible Society hosted a crucial meeting that brought together leaders from various religious denominations under the umbrella of the Rwanda Interfaith Council…
President Paul Kagame arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, February 8, to join Heads of State from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for a joint summit…
The bodies of 14 South African soldiers who died in battle against M23 rebels on Friday, February 7, were repatriated from Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to their home country via Rwanda. The remains…
Rwanda and Namibia signed a five-year partnership agreement aimed at improving the operations and management of correctional services in both countries. The agreement was signed at the conclusion of a visit by a…
President Paul Kagame and EU Council President António Costa held a fruitful discussion on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), agreed on the need for effective de-escalation and a resolution to…
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has for the fourth time, participated in the UAE Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Challenge, which kicked off on Saturday, February 1, at Al Ruwayyah Training City in Dubai. RNP fielded…
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, laid a wreath in commemoration of Rwandan heroes and observed a moment of silence at the Heroes National Mausoleum. The ceremony was…
Every February 1st, Rwanda celebrates National Heroes Day, a day to remember and reflect on the lives and history of men, women, and children who performed supreme acts in the public interest with nobility, courage,…
President Paul Kagame met with Qatar’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, on Friday, January 31, at Urugwiro Village. According to the Office of the President,…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Thursday, January 30, graduated 531 Special Operations Force personnel, who completed 11 months of specialized combat training course at the Nasho Basic Military Training Centre,…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, held a fruitful discussion via telephone on Thursday, January 30, with Amb.Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign…
On behalf of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) leadership, Major General Wilson Gumisiriza, Commander of the Mechanised Infantry Division, briefed the Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) contingent ahead of their deployment to…
Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Djibouti Police Force have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize cooperation in various matters of law enforcement and fighting cross-border security threats. The agreement…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), CG Felix Namuhoranye, on Wednesday, January 29, took over as the new chairperson of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) at its 26th Annual General…
The 26th Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Annual General Meeting opened on Wednesday, January 29, in Kigali as Police Chiefs from 14 member countries gathered to reinforce cooperation…
A group of more than 280 European mercenaries, mostly Romanians, who had been fighting alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army (FARDC) against the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo, were granted safe…
President Paul Kagame had a productive conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the need to ensure a ceasefire in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to deepen bilateral ties based on…
Rwandan peacekeepers (RWABAT2) serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), on January 28, delivered free medical services to…
Rwanda and Guinea-Conakry signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of security. The memorandum was signed on Monday, January 27. Rwanda was represented by its Minister of Interior, Dr. Vincent Biruta, while…
During the last festive season, Rwandans living in Australia returned to their homeland as part of a program called ‘Coming Home’. As part of this initiative, they engaged in meaningful activities, including donating…
Experts on gender from law enforcement agencies and other concerned institutions in the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) bloc, are meeting in Kigali to harness measures against violence…