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Category: Politics
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Ruto leads as Sifuna emerges second in latest Kenya presidential poll
President William Ruto has taken the largest share of voter preference in a new poll ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, while Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the second most preferred candidate
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Civilians caught in renewed fighting as violence spreads across Ethiopia’s Tigray
Dozens of civilians, including children, have been killed or wounded as Ethiopian government forces bombard towns in Tigray and advance north towards Mekelle, the regional capital held by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), according to health workers and residents who spoke to AFP.
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Rwanda reaffirms support for peace in South Sudan
Rwanda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace and stability in South Sudan as the country prepares for elections scheduled for December 22. Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe conveyed the message on September 29 while representing President Paul Kagame at a virtual meeting of the African Union’s High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan, known…
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Rwanda to chair G77 and China in 2027
Rwanda has accepted the nomination to chair the Group of 77 and China in 2027, Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe announced at the 50th Annual Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs in New York on September 25. Nduhungirehe pledged that Rwanda would carry out the role “with honor, integrity, and in a manner worthy of…
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Rwanda’s Senate holds handover ceremony for new secretary general
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Dr. Alvera Mukabaramba, Vice President of the Senate for Administration and Finance led a handover ceremony, from outgoing Secretary General Dr. Yvonne Umulisa to her successor, Olivier Mushimire, who was appointed Clerk of the Senate by Cabinet, chaired by President Paul Kagame, at a meeting on Friday, September 18, 2026.…
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Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa signs law extending presidential term
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Constitutional Amendment number 3 Bill into law, ushering in significant changes to the country’s governance framework following its passage through Parliament on June 18. With the President’s assent, the amendments take immediate effect as part of Zimbabwe’s Constitution. Under the new provisions, the President will now be elected by…
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What to know as Rwanda prepares for local govt elections
The country is preparing for the next round of local government elections, including the election of district mayors, after the current five-year terms expire in October 2026. As preparations gather pace, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is rolling out training programmes, implementing a new electoral law, and awaiting additional regulations to guide the polls. The…
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Who is Parfait Ishungure, the new PS for Ministry of Youth and Arts?
Parfait Ishungure was appointed as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 15. An expert in public policy analysis and international relations, Ishungure replaces Brave Olivier Ngabo, who moved to the Ministry of Sports to serve in a similar position. Ishungure joins the ministry led…
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RPF members in UK reflect on Rwanda’s progress, diaspora’s role in development
Around 200 members of Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) from across the United Kingdom gathered in Brighton on July 18 to reflect on Rwanda’s progress over the past 32 years and the role of Rwandans abroad in supporting the country’s development. The event brought together different generations of Rwandans, including pioneers of the RPF community in…
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Nduhungirehe outlines Rwanda’s diplomatic push, regional priorities
Rwanda’s diplomatic engagements in 2026 have focused on rebuilding strategic partnerships, strengthening regional economic integration and advancing what the government describes as an interest-driven foreign policy, according to foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe. Speaking on The New Times’ The Context podcast, Nduhungirehe said Rwanda’s recent engagements with countries including South Africa, Tanzania and Botswana were aimed…
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