Global Affairs
Kagame picks economist Justin Nsengiyumva as Rwanda’s new Prime Minister
The move comes just months after Nsengiyumva was named Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda in February 2025.
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Rwanda will defend itself if peace deal fails, Kagame warns
The agreement, signed last week, provides a 90-day roadmap for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from eastern DRC, where tensions have escalated sharply in recent months.
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Rwanda and DRC to sign peace deal in Washington, but key questions remain
he deal was mediated with help from Qatar and Massad Boulos a Lebanese American businessman and father-in-law to Trump’s daughter Tiffany whom Trump appointed as a senior Africa advisor.
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Rwanda declares first-ever week-long holiday for Liberation Day
The extended Liberation Day break comes amid heightened regional tension over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign peace deal on June 27
The agreement builds on a declaration of principles signed in April and was reached after three days of talks in Washington. The discussions covered political, security, and economic issues, with the United States and Qatar acting as mediators.
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Rwanda denies signing peace agreement with DRC
Taking to social media platform X, the minister clarified, “No peace deal will be signed this Sunday, 15 June 2025, in Washington.”
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Rwanda receives 70 white rhinos in historic conservation push
The animals were sourced from Munywana Conservancy and moved in two groups of 35.
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Rwanda pulls out of Central African forum over dispute with DRC
The move was confirmed in a diplomatic note issued late Saturday, in which Rwanda cited its decision to withdraw from the bloc as a direct response to developments at the recent summit held in Malabo.
News
Rwanda seeks to host UN agencies, challenging Nairobi’s leadership in Africa
The proposal highlights Kigali as an affordable and safe center for international activities, positioning the city as a strong rival to Nairobi.
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Rwanda blames DRC for backing militias behind Congo violence
Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo dismissed the DRC’s claims of Rwandan involvement.
Global Affairs
Inaugural International security conference on Africa set for Kigali
The conference will bring together key policymakers, security experts, civil society actors, and researchers.
Business
Kenya allocates Sh16.5bn for Uganda SGR link
This allocation will be combined with funding from China and other lenders to support the construction.