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Louise Mushikiwabo, who is seeking reelection as the Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).

Mushikiwabo pledges to make Francophonie 'more influential, better governed'

Louise Mushikiwabo, who is seeking reelection as the Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), has pledged to deepen reforms aimed at making the 93-member group

Thursday, July 02, 2026

(L-R) Louise Mushikiwabo, Juliana Amato Lumumba - DRC, Coumba Bâ - Mauritania, Dacian Cioloș.

Paris: Four candidates pitch for top Francophonie job

Four candidates vying for the position of Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) will present their candidacies in a public hearing in the French capital Paris

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Rwanda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Usta Kaitesi, delivers her remarks during the closing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, June 23. Courtesy

South-South, Triangular convention closes with call to spur investments

The inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation concluded in Kigali on Tuesday, June 23, with calls for developing countries to move toward more structured, investment-ready

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Guinea bans exports of unprocessed gold.

Guinea bans exports of unprocessed gold

Guinea has banned the export of unrefined gold in an effort to promote domestic processing of the precious metal. The policy - effective immediately - comes after Guinea's President Mamadi

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Usta Kaitesi speaks during a panel discussion at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation held on June 22, in Kigali.

Why developing countries are turning to each other for solutions

Prime Minister Nsengiyumva virtually addresses the opening ceremony of the Lesotho National Leadership Forum, which was officiated by Prime Minister Samuel Matekane of Lesotho on Monday, June 22

PM Nsengiyumva addresses Lesotho leadership forum

Zimbabwe’s National Assembly on Thursday, June 18, voted to pass a constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangawa’s term of office.

Zimbabwe parliament passes bill extending presidential terms

State Ministe Usta Kaitesi and British High Commissioner Alison Thorpe toast during celebrations marking the official birthday of King Charles III at the British Residence in Kigali on Thursday, June 18. Courtesy

Rwanda, UK reaffirm strong bilateral ties

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe meets with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17. Courtesy

Rwanda, South Africa agree to renew, expand ties

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe meets with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17. Courtesy

South Africa says to ease travel restrictions on Rwandans

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Patel tightens grip as Kanangire shines in ARC2

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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

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Why Rwanda’s World Cup dream needs free pitches, not just hope

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Al Hilal, Al Merrikh to host CAF Champions League matches in Kigali

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Why better palliative care matters in Rwanda’s health system

President Paul Kagame meets with the East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Spephen Mbundi at the Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, June 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, EAC boss Mbundi discuss regional integration

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

South Africa Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola will host his Rwandan counterpart Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in Pretoria, on Wednesday, June 17. Courtesy

Rwanda-South Africa talks offer opportunity for a new start, analysts say

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Amb Bakuramutsa arrives at Presidential Palace in Ljubljana to present her letters of credence to Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar on Monday, June 15. Courtesty

Amb Bakuramutsa presents credentials to Slovenia president

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

US–Iran agreement aimed at ending fighting and easing restrictions on shipping in the region. Courtesy

Strait of Hormuz could reopen following US–Iran agreement announcement

Monday, June 15, 2026

President Paul Kagame meets with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey, at Village Urugwiro on Sunday, June 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame meets with Commonwealth boss, EU envoy

Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Commonwealth boss arrives in Kigali on working visit

Friday, June 12, 2026

Amb Martin Ngoga participates in the 2026 Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards of UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNICEF, UN Women and WFP.

Rwanda calls for country-focused, accountable UN reform

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Rwanda's Ambassador to France, François Nkulikiyimfura, and France's Ambassador to Rwanda, Aurelie Royet-Gounin sign the agreement in Paris. .They signed two Memorandums of Understanding concerning cooperation on migration matters and on the employment of dependents of members of each State's official missions in the other State. Courtesy

Rwanda, France sign deal to employ diplomats' dependants

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

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