Reporting from the Hobe News archive
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lit the Flame of Remembrance to mark the beginning of the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. On Monday, April 7, 2025, President…
Australia is heading toward one of its most consequential general elections in recent memory, set for May 3, 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, leading the Labor Party, seeks a second consecutive term—a feat not…
Rwandan Peacekeepers (RWABATT-1), under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), on April 5, joined the local community and the Rwandan community…
The Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and the Gates Foundation signed an MoU for the establishment of the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub which aims to accelerate the development and responsible…
President Paul Kagame, who is also the AU Champion on Domestic Health Financing, attended a dinner hosted by Prof. Senait Fisseha, Vice President of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, which…
The Deputy Government Spokesperson, Alain Mukuralinda, passed away at King Faisal Hospital following complications from a heart attack, the Government of Rwanda has confirmed. “We are deeply saddened to announce the…
Rwanda plans to deploy drones and satellites to monitor land conditions and prevent natural disasters across various parts of the country. This was revealed by the Minister of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj. Gen.…
Holiday for students in primary and secondary schools, marking the end of the second term, will commence this Friday, April 4, when students will be returning to their respective homes. Rwanda National Police (RNP)…
The Global AI Summit on Africa (GAISAfrica25), the first high-level gathering dedicated to exploring the continent’s role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and its transformative impact on Africa’s…
Andre Zachary Rebelo, a 28-year-old Australian cryptocurrency trader, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2020 murder of his mother, Colleen Rebelo. He killed her to claim more than $1.15 million from life…
Val Kilmer was one of Hollywood's most versatile actors, known for his ability to seamlessly transition between roles—from rock 'n' roll legends to comic book heroes, from bank robbers to war heroes. A graduate of the…
In the heart of East Africa, nestled among a thousand rolling hills, lies Rwanda—a nation renowned not only for its breathtaking landscapes and incredible transformation after tragedy but also for a cultural heritage…
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, April 2, at Urugwiro Village, received Maj. Gen. Ramson Godwin Mwaisaka, the outgoing High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Rwanda, as he concludes his tour of…
On April 1, Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana officiated the launch of TKMD Rwanda’s auto-disable syringe manufacturing facility, which will initially produce up to one million syringes per day for use in Rwanda…
Kenyan law professor and pan-Africanist Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, commonly known as 'PLO Lumumba,' has praised Rwanda's ability to reconcile and rebuild after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, saying it should…
Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been barred by Major League Soccer (MLS) from accessing the touchline during Inter Miami matches. The decision is part of the league’s broader initiative to assume…
“No Woman Should Be Charged to Bring Life Into the World” — Burkina Faso President Makes Childbirth Free in All Public Hospitals “I decree today that childbirth for any pregnant woman who walks into any government…
Jeremy Lewin, a senior official at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has recently come under intense scrutiny following allegations of violent behavior and racist remarks during his youth. Lewin's…
The East African Standby Force (EASF) and Rwandan agencies involved in early warning systems are convening in Kigali for a three-day meeting focused on strengthening regional collaboration to improve preparedness,…
April Fools' Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, is a lighthearted occasion marked by pranks and hoaxes across various cultures. The day gets its name from the tradition of playing practical jokes—for example,…
Rwanda and Seychelles have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on prisons and correctional services. The agreement was signed on Monday, March 31, by Seychelles' Commissioner of Prison Service, CP Janet Georges,…
Over 1,000 delegates from 95 countries, including heads of state, innovators, and investors, will gather in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, for the Global AI Summit on Africa (GAISAfrica25). This landmark event will explore…
Matchday 22 of the Rwanda Premier League delivered intense action, shocking results, and a tightening title race, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as the season enters its final stretch. Friday Action: Stalemate…
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed strong frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine. After weeks of failed ceasefire negotiations, Trump has threatened to impose heavy…