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Uganda’s former Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki, who chairs the team of constitutional experts drafting the proposed East African Community (EAC) Political Confederation constitution. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Experts outline path to EAC political confederation

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Officials launch consultations on the drafting of the constitution for the proposed East African Political Confederation in Kigali on Monday, Junen15. Photos by Craish Bahizi

EAC begins Rwanda consultations on political confederation

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, is set to meet his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17. File

Rwanda, SA foreign ministers to hold talks in Pretoria

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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EAC resumes Rwanda consultations on Political Confederation Constitution

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Damien Murwanashyaka was appointed as new Minister of Infrastructure. File

Who is Damien Murwanashyaka, the new infrastructure minister?

Friday, June 12, 2026

Venuste Icyitegetse resigned as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament said on Thursday, June 11.

MP Venuste Icyitegetse resigns

Thursday, June 11, 2026

L-R: Ministers Damien Murwanashyaka, Antoine-Marie Kajangwe, Judith Uwizeye, Armand Zingiro, and Col Claudien Bizimungu.

Kagame appoints new ministers, ambassadors

Thursday, June 11, 2026

According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026

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Ethiopia heads to the polls as PM Abiy's party seeks new term

Monday, June 01, 2026

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Senegal president dismisses prime minister, dissolves government

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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The history and realisation of universal adult suffrage in Zimbabwe

Monday, May 18, 2026

President Kagame meets with President Mamadi Doumbouya of the Republic of Guinea at Urugwiro Village on Friday, May 15. Photos by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame meets Guinea's Doumbouya as Africa CEO Forum closes

Saturday, May 16, 2026

President Paul Kagame speaks during a discussion at the opening of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame criticises use of sanctions, urges Africa cooperation

Thursday, May 14, 2026

President Paul Kagame meets with Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, May 13. PHOTO BY VILLAGE

Kagame, Gnassingbe discuss bilateral relations

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva was received by Kyofatogabye Kabuye, Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs upon his arrival in Kampala on Monday, May 11. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva in Kampala ahead of Museveni's inauguration

Monday, May 11, 2026

Rwanda’s Ambassador James Musoni addresses the Second Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) between Rwanda and Botswana, in Gaborone, on Monday, May 4.

Rwanda, Botswana officials talk cooperation ahead of Kagame’s visit to Gaborone

Monday, May 04, 2026

President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, during a joint press conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday, May 3. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame hails ‘brotherly’ ties with Tanzania, pledges deeper cooperation

Monday, May 04, 2026

M Nsengiyumva (right) being welcomed in Libreville where he will attend the launch of a major facility for hosting conferences.

PM Nsengiyumva to attend Gabon's Congress Palace Inauguration

Saturday, May 02, 2026

(L-R) Richard Niwenshuti, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), Judith Mbabazi, Deputy Ombudsman and Albert Nkiko, Commissioner at NEC. Courtesy

Senate approves recent Cabinet appointments

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies during the presentation of a report by the Committee on Governance and Gender Equality. Courtesy.

Ministries given three months to act on Ombudsman findings

Wednesday, April 15, 2026