Reporting from the Hobe News archive
President of Rwanda Paul Kagame has paid tribute to the late Senator Donatille Mukabalisa, praising her for more than two decades of dedicated service to the country and describing her as a leader known for integrity,…
Rwandan writer Judence Kayitesi is returning to Kigali with more than a book. Through “A Bridge Between Worlds,” she is opening a conversation about identity, history, belonging and the power of literature to connect…
Rwanda’s Senators have called on the Ministry of Trade and Industry to speed up the process of repossessing industrial plots from investors who fail to honour agreements to develop them. The issue was raised in the…
British newspaper The Guardian has praised Jacaranda, the latest novel by French-Rwandan author Gaël Faye, describing it as a bold and deeply moving exploration of healing, identity and the limits of forgiveness in the…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) could receive $20 million (approximately RWF 29.2 billion) after FIFA unveiled a groundbreaking football development initiative that promises to significantly increase financial…
Uganda’s basketball development plans have gained fresh momentum after the country’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba , held discussions with NBA…
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff and Honorary President of APR FC, General Mubarakh Muganga, has challenged APR FC to win the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup and ensure the trophy remains in Rwanda. General…
President Paul Kagame has held talks with Belén Calvo Uyarra, the outgoing Ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda, as she concluded her diplomatic mission in the country. The meeting took place on Tuesday, 21 July…
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is in Rwanda on a private visit aimed at learning how the country has transformed its health sector through long-term investment in people, strong institutions and…
President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans, especially those in leadership positions, to stop remaining silent when they witness wrongdoing, stressing that speaking up against harmful actions is essential to…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has warned leaders and public officials against presenting achievements that do not reflect the reality on the ground, saying citizens’ experiences should remain the ultimate measure of…
Rwanda has been listed among eight African countries reportedly considered for easier travel arrangements to Spain and the wider Schengen Area, according to information circulating online. The reported list includes…
American fitness and sports content creator Ashton Hall visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi on Saturday, where he paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Hall was accompanied by…
A China-Rwanda Youth Dialogue was held on July 10 at the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda, bringing together young people from different backgrounds and Chinese partners to discuss ways of strengthening friendship,…
Rwandan-born forward David Shyaka has signed a new professional contract with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven, keeping him at the club until 2029. The 15-year-old put pen to paper on Monday, July 6, 2026, after progressing…
Rwandan musicians Cyusa and Teta Diana have expressed their joy after performing for members of the Rwandan community and friends of Rwanda living in Belgium during a concert held to celebrate Rwanda's Liberation Day…
Rwanda's national men's basketball team suffered a disappointing start to the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, falling 89-63 to Guinea on Thursday at the Pavilhao Multiusos de…
Rwandan judges have completed a new round of specialized training aimed at strengthening the implementation of restorative justice and plea bargaining, two judicial reforms that are helping improve access to justice…
President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans to continue safeguarding the country's unity, protect the truth about its history, and remain confident in their identity, saying Rwanda's future depends on learning from…
For years, relations between Rwanda and South Africa have experienced periods of tension, often drawing attention from observers across the African continent. However, recent diplomatic developments suggest that both…
Rwanda National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District hosted the 14th graduation ceremony of the Police Senior Command and Staff Course (PSCSC), marking another milestone in regional efforts to strengthen…
Rwanda and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership during celebrations marking the Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III in Kigali. The event brought together government officials,…
President Kagame has challenged a new generation of military leaders to uphold the values of professionalism, service and integrity as they prepare to take on critical responsibilities within the armed forces and…
As Rwanda joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Environment Day while marking the 20th anniversary of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), it is a fitting moment to reflect on the…