President Paul Kagame has used the opening of the 20th edition of Umushyikirano to deliver a wide-ranging address urging leaders and citizens alike to deepen self-reliance at home while standing …
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Economy
At Umushyikirano: Kagame Takes on Agencies With Stalled Government Projects, Unpaid Workers
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaPresident Paul Kagame Thursday delivered a stern warning to government institutions and public officials responsible for stalled and delayed development projects, saying mismanagement and indifference—especially when workers are left unpaid—should …
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President Paul Kagame has arrived at today’s Umushyikirano 2026 event. The 20th National Dialogue Council of Rwanda, is being held on February 5–6, 2026 in Kigali. Umushyikirano is a key …
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Mental health remains one of the least discussed aspects of young people’s lives. Many young people are not only physically tired, but emotionally and spiritually exhausted. They are tired …
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Brazil’s deepening engagement with Rwanda is not simply an act of diplomatic goodwill, but a calculated strategic shift shaped by economics, geography and timing, as the South American nation …
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National
Ex-Communicated Catholic Priest Thomas Nahimana Claims “Vatican Is Sponsoring” His Political Agenda
A priest who failed within the Catholic Church and went into exile—where he almost immediately reinvented himself as a politician—Thomas Nahimana continues to dominate debate on social media. Those who …
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At first glance, the new tax agreement between Rwanda and Hong Kong may seem puzzling. Hong Kong does not currently feature among Rwanda’s top source countries for foreign direct investment, …
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The U.S. Embassy in Kigali has announced the temporary closure of the American Center, effective today, February 3. The American Center, located within the Embassy compound, has for years provided …
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Doha, Qatar — The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC-M23) have agreed to allow the United Nations peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, to …
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Society
Why Africa’s Creative Future Depends on Investing in Talent, Not Just Visibility
by Editorialby EditorialPRESS RELEASE – For immediate Release Abidjan – Across Africa, cultural and creative industries are gaining unprecedented global attention. Fashion designers, filmmakers, musicians, digital artists and contemporary craftspeople are increasingly shaping …
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President Paul Kagame has challenged religious and political leaders to play a more active role in nation-building by helping families live in harmony, warning that broken families threaten Rwanda’s social …
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President Paul Kagame has described Rwanda as a resilient nation, saying it is this resilience that has enabled the country to overcome deep historical challenges and position itself as a …