Reporting from the Hobe News archive
Two hundred twenty two (222) Rwandans, including 69 families made up of 12 men, 58 women, and 152 children, voluntarily returned to Rwanda from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday, November 6. The group…
President Paul Kagame has arrived in Doha, Qatar, to attend the World Summit for Social Development, scheduled to take place from November 4 to 6, 2025. Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport on Monday, President…
Chairman of APR FC, Brigadier General Deo Rusanganwa, has emphasized that, given the club’s resources and structure, no team in Rwanda can realistically compete with APR FC. Speaking to Igihe, Brig. Gen. Rusanganwa…
As Rwanda’s tourism and hospitality industries continue to grow, many have embraced cooking not only as a passion but also as a sustainable profession. Among them stands Ramadhan Sindayigaya, popularly known as Chef…
Rwanda and Somalia have signed the General Cooperation Agreement and agreed to fast-track its operationalization by establishing a Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) to oversee the effective implementation of existing…
President Paul Kagame arrived in Riyadh on Monday, October 27, and held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII). According to the Office of…
Rwanda has handed over five stolen vehicles to South African authorities as part of ongoing efforts to curb cross-border vehicle theft and strengthen regional cooperation against organized crime. The official handover…
Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Ambassador of Rwanda to the Swiss Confederation, on Thursday, 23 October, presented her Letters of Credence to Karin Keller-Sutter, President of the Swiss Confederation, during a ceremony held at…
As the Rwanda Premier League enters the fifth round, Police FC continues to dominate the standings, having won all four of their opening games. With a goal difference of +4 (5 scored, 1 conceded), Police FC tops the…
Festus Bizimana, Rwanda’s newly appointed Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau, presented his credentials to President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on October 22. According to the Embassy of Rwanda, Ambassador Bizimana delivered a…
Rwandan peacekeepers, comprising Rwanbatt-3 and the Rwandan Aviation Unit (RAU-13), serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on Wednesday, October 22, awarded UN medals in recognition of their…
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, October 21, appointed four members to the Rwandan Senate. The appointees include outgoing senators Evode Uwizeyimana and Prof. Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu, along with two new members,…
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Rwanda’s newly appointed envoy, Ambassador Innocent Bagamba Muhizi, presented copies of his letters of credence to Harold Lee, Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of…
Rwanda and the Federative Republic of Brazil have taken an important step in strengthening their diplomatic ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Political Consultations. The MoU was signed by…
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, October 9, joined other Heads of State and Government for the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum 2025 hosted by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The…
Transparency Rwanda has announced with deep sorrow the passing of its Chairperson, Ingabire Marie Immaculée, who passed away on the morning of October 9, 2025, following a period of illness. In an official statement…
President Paul Kagame met with Massad Boulos, the United States Senior Advisor for Africa and Adviser to the U.S. President, to discuss ongoing efforts to promote peace in the Great Lakes region. The meeting was…
Rwanda, on Wednesday, October 8, welcomed 382 individuals who voluntarily repatriated from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The returnees were received at La Corniche border by the Mayor of RubavuDistrict, who…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Somali National Armed Forces (CDF-SNAF), Major General Odawa Yusuf Rage, and his delegation on Tuesday, October 7, visited the Rwanda Defence Force Headquarters in Kimihurura as part…
The Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany, represented by the German Development Bank (KfW), on Monday, October 27, signed a grant agreement worth EUR 18 million (approximately FRW 30.5 billion) to…
This evening, Lt Gen (Rtd) Charles Kayonga, Rwanda's Ambassador to Turkey, delivered a deeply moving reflection on Rwanda’s path to unity and progress during an X Space conversation themed “The Cost of Loving One’s…
Saturday, 4 October 2025 - The first group of Rwandan youth residing in South Africa arrived in Kigali to participate in “RCA-ZA Youth Connection Tour”. This 10-day visit is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
An analysis by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has shown that the temporary closure of major roads during the UCI World Cycling Championships significantly improved air quality in Kigali. The UCI…
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — On September 30, the first shipment of tungsten concentrate (WO₃) from Rwanda’s Trinity Nyakabingo Mine arrived at Global Tungsten and Powders (GTP) in Pennsylvania. The minerals, sourced from the…