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Kagame, new PM Nsengiyumva discuss national priorities

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Édouard Ngirente expressed his deep gratitude to President Paul Kagame as he concluded his eight-year tenure as Rwanda’s Prime Minister. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Ngirente reflects on ‘deeply enriching’ journey as Prime Minister

Thursday, July 24, 2025

President Paul Kagame chairs a Cabinet meeting on July 16. The appointment of Justin Nsengiyumva as Prime Minister on July 23 is expected to pave the way for the formation of a new Cabinet, as required by the Constitution. Photo by Village Urugwiro

When to expect new Cabinet after Kagame names Prime Minister?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

President Paul Kagame has appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as Rwanda’s new Prime Minister, succeeding Édouard Ngirente, who had served in the role since 2017.

Justin Nsengiyumva, economist-turned-Prime Minister of Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Nsengiyumva, formerly Permanent Secretary in both the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Education, becomes the seventh Prime Minister of Rwanda since 1994.

New Prime Minister pledges to advance national priorities

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

On July 23, President Paul Kagame appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as Prime Minister, replacing Édouard Ngirente, who had held the role since 2017.

Kagame appoints Justin Nsengiyumva as new Prime Minister

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Kabarebe (left) poses for a picture with Ruto during thier meeting at the Kenyan State House in Nairobi. PHOTO BY KENYAN PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Kabarebe meets Kenyan president as Kagame’s special envoy

Thursday, July 17, 2025

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Monday, July 14, 2025

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Central African Republic to hold general elections in December

Saturday, July 12, 2025

President Paul Kagame addresses journalists during a press conference at Village Urugwiro on Friday, July 4. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame: Africa must be ready for new world order

Friday, July 04, 2025

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Rwanda cannot live on the whims of others – Kagame

Friday, July 04, 2025

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Rwanda, Burundi Senate heads mull ways to improve both countries’ relations

Saturday, June 21, 2025

The African Union (AU)'s special pre-election assessment mission has praised Tanzania for its solid preparations ahead of the country's general elections scheduled for October.

AU mission commends Tanzania's preparations for 2025 general elections

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa made the appeal during the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE),

Tanzanian PM calls on citizens to reject signs of instability ahead of general elections

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Amb. Martin Ngoga, Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN, addressing UN securiy Council meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Courtesy

Rwanda’s UN envoy makes case for registry on international criminal matters

Thursday, June 12, 2025

President Paul Kagame and his host, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria during their meeting on Tuesday, June 3. PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame in Algeria for two-day visit

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

VIDEO: Pan-Africanism is not just history—it’s Africa’s future, says Musoni

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

President Kagame and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a tête-a-tête discussions at the Aqorda Presidential Palace in Astana on Wednesday, May 28. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Kazakh president hold tête-a-tête discussions

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

In September 2015, President Paul Kagame met with then-Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Courtesy of Kazakh Presidency

President Kagame to visit Kazakhstan

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

PSD new leaders in Kigali and provinces.

PSD elects new committees at provincial level

Sunday, May 25, 2025