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Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, died on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy

The life of Raila Odinga, a kingpin in Kenyan politics who died in India

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Frank Habineza and Alphonse Nkubana have been nominated for senatorial seats by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations on Tuesday, October 14. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What to know about new Senate nominees Habineza and Nkubana

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

President Paul Kagame chairs the Presidential Advisory Council at Kigali Golf Resort on Tuesday, October 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame chairs Presidential Advisory Council

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Frank Habineza and Alphonse Nkubana have been nominated for senatorial seats by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations (NFPO). Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Politicians Habineza, Nkubana nominated for Senate

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

In the Office of the President, Col Regis Rwagasana Sankara was named Deputy Director of Cabinet, replacing Viviane Mukakizima, who was appointed Deputy Director of Cabinet in the Office of the Prime Minister.

Kagame makes new appointments in Presidency, PM’s Office

Friday, October 10, 2025

Clementine Mukeka, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Irene Vida Gala, the Ambassador of Brazil to Rwanda at the signing ceremony in Kigali, on October 9.

Rwanda, Brazil hold first-ever political consultations

Friday, October 10, 2025

President Kagame poses for a photo with Juvenal Marizamunda, Minister of Defence and Consolée Uwimana, Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Minister of State for ICT and Innovation, Yves Iradukunda.

Kagame asks Cabinet members to prioritise public interest

Monday, October 06, 2025

The 65th Independence Day was celebrated under the theme “All Hands on Deck Towards a Greater Nation

Nigerian envoy looks to stronger ties with Rwanda

Thursday, October 02, 2025

Workers on duty at a youth led firm Green Care that focuses on turning waste into organic fertilizers

Green patriots: Rwanda’s youth rally communities to restore the land

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Members of the 11 political parties during a meeting with officials from Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) and the Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday, September 30.

Political parties urged to align with Rwanda’s development pace

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

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PHOTOS: Kagame, Egypt's Al-Sisi hold bilateral talks in Cairo

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Upon arrival in Baku, on Friday, September 19, President Kagame was welcomed by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov.

Kagame, Azerbaijan president to witness signing of key agreements

Saturday, September 20, 2025

The handover ceremony took place on Friday, September 19, with MP Alice Muzana from the Social Democratic Party (PSD) taking over as spokesperson, replacing MP Christine Mukabunani of PS Imberakuri.

Muzana elected spokesperson of political parties

Friday, September 19, 2025

President Paul Kagame arrived at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday, September 19. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame in Azerbaijan on three-day visit

Friday, September 19, 2025

L-R: Yves Iradukunda, the Minister of State for ICT and Innovation; Dieudonné Gatete; Amb. Claude Nikobisanzwe; and Viviane Mukakizima. Courtesy

Kagame names new state minister, PSs and key officials in presidency

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Members during the General Assembly of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO), on Thursday, September 18. Courtesy

Political parties denounce EU Parliament resolution on Ingabire case

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Victorino Nka Obiang Maye, the former Ambassador of Guinea to the Republic of Congo meets Rwanda's Ambassador Parfait Busabizwa in Brazaville. Amb Obiang is the new envoy to Rwanda.

Equatorial Guinea appoints new ambassador to Rwanda, Oman gets honorary consul

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Liberians parliamentarians during a visit to Rwanda

Liberian MPs commend Rwanda’s 30-year recovery from Genocide

Wednesday, September 03, 2025

President Paul Kagame was received by his counterpart, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, ahead of this year’s Africa Food Systems Forum. Photo by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame in Senegal for Africa Food Systems Forum

Sunday, August 31, 2025

President of Uganda Yoweli Kaguta Museveni interacts with Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) Secretary General, Wellars Gasamagera in Kampala on Thursday, August 28. Courtesy

Gasamagera applauds RPF relations with Uganda’s NRM

Friday, August 29, 2025