Every year, as the Christmas and New Year holiday season draws near, Kigali transforms into a vibrant space. The city comes alive with colorful and dazzling Christmas and New Year…
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PHOTOS: President Kagame Attends Ghana’s President-Elect John Mahama’s Inauguration
by Edmund Kagire 5:29 pmPresident Paul Kagame on Tuesday joined fellow African Heads of State and dignitaries in Accra, Ghana, for the inauguration ceremony of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Naana Jane…
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Rwanda’s formal external trade report for the third quarter of 2024 has highlighted a notable drop in exports to Burundi, a shift that coincides with a border closure between the…
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Rwandan topflight, Police FC has signed Rwandan-born forward striker Lague Byiringiro, who was expected to join Rayon Sports FC. The transfer took a dramatic twist after Rayon Sports leaders welcomed…
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Rusesabagina’s Amnesty Plea: A Cynical Attempt to Rewrite History and Shield Genocide Perpetrators
by Editorialby Editorial 12:43 pmPaul Rusesabagina, the former hotelier, has again emerged with a message that reeks of cynicism and a desperate attempt to rewrite history. In a recent New Year’s message delivered via…
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“We All Need The Same Peace” President Kagame’s Far Reaching New Year Message
by Vincent Gasana 11:32 pmA New Year’s address in two parts, one for Rwandans, and one for anyone else in the world, who may need to be reminded that Rwanda is a sovereign nation,…
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President Jimmy Carter, The World Mourns A Politician Who Lived a Life Of Service
by Vincent Gasana 5:48 pmJimmy Carter, the former President of the United States of America, who has died aged 100, was a reminder that politics should be a call to service. Where other former…
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Minister Nduhungirehe Calls For Calm Following Claims of Misconduct Among South Sudanese Youth
by Edmund Kagire 5:55 pmThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has urged young people to desist from all kinds of stereotypes against South Sudanese students, following a social media criticism…
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Western Media On Africa, More About Western Desires On Africa Than African Stories
by Vincent Gasana 3:14 pmWith the odd rare exceptions, there are no African stories in Western media. What passes for African stories are more a reflection of Western attitudes, policy, and preconceptions about Africa,…
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CHAN 2025: Rwanda Defeats South Sudan In Kigali As Qualification Chances Dwindle
by Amon Nuwamanya 9:40 pmRwanda on Saturday secured a 2-1 win over South Sudan at Amahoro Stadium, but the win did little to change the overall outcome in the country’s quest to qualify for…
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FAKE NEWS: RDF Dismisses DRC Claims Of Capturing Rwandan Soldier Fighting Under M23
by Edmund Kagire 3:30 pmThe Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) says recent claims by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government forces FARDC that they captured a Rwandan soldier fighting alongside M23 rebels, are false.…
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Festive Season: Last Minute Shoppers Rush For Christmas Goodies As Bus Shortage Bites
by Edmund Kagire 6:53 pmShoppers in Kigali flocked markets and shops in the central business district of Kigali, Tuesday, in preparation for Christmas day, December 25, as traders cashed in on what appeared to…