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RPF-Inkotanyi Chairman President Paul Kagame while addressing the 17th Congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front on Friday, December 19. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Citizens shouldn't beg for services, Kagame tells leaders

Saturday, December 20, 2025

President Paul Kagame speaks at the 17th Congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front at Rusororo on Friday, December 19. Photos by Village Urugwiro

They tried to divide Rwandans but failed – Kagame

Friday, December 19, 2025

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the RPF -Inkotanyi's 17th congress at Rusororo on Friday, December 19. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame urges RPF members to sustain fight against corruption

Friday, December 19, 2025

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Bazivamo replaces Gasamagera as RPF Secretary General

Friday, December 19, 2025

President Paul Kagame delivers remarks at the swearing-in ceremony in Kigali on Thursday, December 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame urges greater dedication as new ministers take oath

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva met with Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday, December 9. Courtesy.

Ivorian president receives special message from Kagame

Tuesday, December 09, 2025

African envoy in Kigali met with members of Pan-African Movement Rwanda on December 4 to start preparations for the 63rd Africa Day, set to be celebrated on May 25, 2026. Courtesy

PAM Rwanda, African envoys discuss preps for Africa Day 2026

Thursday, December 04, 2025

L–R: Telesphore Ndabamenye, Solange Uwituze, Usta Kaitesi, James Kabarebe, and Charles Murigande are among the officials appointed by President Paul Kagame on December 1. Courtesy

Kagame makes new ministerial appointments

Monday, December 01, 2025

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Who are the new appointees on University of Rwanda, capital markets boards

Sunday, November 30, 2025

President Kagame speaks to journalists at Urugwiro Village on Thursday, November 27.

Wave of coups in Africa: What Kagame thinks

Friday, November 28, 2025

President Paul Kagame speaks to the media during a press conference at Urugwiro Village on Thursday, November 27.

Kagame: Washington peace talks a ‘good step’ but regional leaders must take responsibility

Thursday, November 27, 2025

The discussion brought together party officials, community members, Members of Parliament, and local leaders under the theme “Patriotism as the foundation of sustainable development.”

RPF cadres call for renewed patriotism, grassroots participation

Monday, November 24, 2025

Kagame and Touadera during their meeting in Kigali. Photo by Village Urugwiro.

Kagame, CAR president discuss stronger bilateral ties

Monday, November 24, 2025

Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has praised Qatar as a reliable and strategic partner for Rwanda. Speaking in an interview with Qatari media, she reflected on the two-day official visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, from November 20–21 in Kigali.

Qatar is a trusted partner, says Makolo

Friday, November 21, 2025

President Kagame drives with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, after his arrival at Kigali International Airport on November 20. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Emir of Qatar highlight deepening ties after Kigali visit

Friday, November 21, 2025

A screenshot from The New Times video showing Belgian Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Pré́vot interacting with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, at the 46th Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation of La Francophonie in Kigali on Wednesday, November 19. Video by Olivier Mugwiza.

Nduhungirehe, Belgian foreign minister hold talks

Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Minister of Interior, Vincent Biruta conveys a message of congratulations to Angolan President João Lourenço, on behalf of President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy

Biruta delivers Kagame's message to Angolan president

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

President Paul Kagame speaks at the 18th Annual Forum of Unity Club Intwararumuri at Intare Conference Arena on Saturday, November 8. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame to leaders: No one from outside will come to save us

Sunday, November 09, 2025

(L-R) Senators Evode Uwizeyimana, Valentine Uwamariya, and Alphonse Nkubana take the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony held in Kigali on Friday, October 24.

We will not disappoint, say new senators

Saturday, October 25, 2025

President Paul Kagame and Senior Government officials pose for a group photo with the newly sworn-in senators at the event.

Who are the new faces in the Senate?

Friday, October 24, 2025