Perezida Kagame yihanangirije u Bubiligi ku Ruhare Rwabwo mu Bihano bifatirwa U Rwanda
Kuri uyu wa 16 Werurwe 2025, Perezida wa Repubulika Paul Kagame yagiranye ikiganiro n’abaturage bo mu Mujyi wa Kigali ndetse no mu nkengero zawo. Iki kiganiro cyabereye muri BK Arena, kikaba cyari kigamije kungurana ibitekerezo ku bibazo byugarije igihugu no gusobanurira abaturage politiki ya Leta. Perezida wa Repuburika yagarutse ku ngingo zitandukanye zirimo n’ibibazo by’umutekano […]
Kagame Warns Belgium: “Stop Blaming Rwanda for Congo’s Conflict”
President Paul Kagame has issued a stern warning to Belgium, accusing it of blaming Rwanda for the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and mobilizing the international community to impose sanctions against Kigali. He made these remarks on March 16, 2025, at BK Arena in Kigali, during a citizen outreach event […]
Rwanda Journalism Educators Launch National Network at Inaugural Assembly
Muhanga, Rwanda – March 14, 2025. Over 30 journalism educators from four leading universities in Rwanda gathered in Muhanga for the inaugural Annual General Assembly marking the official launch of the Rwanda Journalism Educators Network (RJEN). The event brought together lecturers and journalism trainers from the University of Rwanda (UR), Mount Kigali University (MKU), East […]
BK Foundation and GIZ Launch ‘Urumuri’ to Fund Green Entrepreneurs with Interest-Free Loans
The BK Foundation, in partnership with the German Development Agency (GIZ), has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering Rwandan entrepreneurs, particularly youth, women, and people with disabilities, by providing interest-free loans of up to 30 million Rwandan francs. The project, named Urumuri, was officially introduced on Thursday, March 6, 2025, and focuses on supporting […]
Over 400 Congolese Refugees Return to Bukavu Amid M23 Takeover
More than 400 Congolese refugees have begun returning to their homes in Bukavu after the city fell to the M23 fighters on February 16, 2025. The returnees, many of whom had sought refuge in Rwanda to escape escalating violence, are cautiously crossing back into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through the Rusizi-Bugarama border to […]
‘DRC Cannot Just Tell Us to Keep Quiet’-President Paul Kagame to EAC-SADC
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — On February 8, 2025, leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a joint summit in Dar es Salaam to address the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The summit concluded with a unified call for an immediate ceasefire and […]
Hundreds of Romanian Mercenaries Depart Rwanda After Capture in Eastern DRC Conflict
A group of 290 Romanian mercenaries, who reportedly fought alongside the Congolese army (FARDC) in the conflict-ridden city of Goma, have been repatriated to Romania after being captured by M23 rebels. The fighters departed Rwanda on Saturday 1st Feb. flying from Kigali International Airport to Bucharest. Their presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) […]
‘We Will Go to Kinshasa’; Nangaa Declares AFC’s Plans for DRC
Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and ally of the March 23 Movement (M23), has made it clear that his movement has no plans to retreat. In an exclusive interview with The New Times Rwanda, Nangaa outlined his vision for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following M23’s capture of Goma. He […]
European Mercenaries hired by DRC granted safe passage in Rwanda following M23 capture and Release.
The Rwandan Ministry of Defense announced that it has received and escorted over 280 European mercenaries, primarily from Romania, back to their home countries. The fighters, affiliated with the Romanian-based private military company RALF, were granted safe passage through Rwanda and repatriated on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. They had been supporting the Democratic Republic of […]
M23 Rebels Claim Goma International Airport.
Today, the 28th January 2024, M23’s military spokesperson, Lt. Col. Willy Ngoma, has announced that the rebel group has taken full control of Goma International Airport. The airport’s capture comes less than 48 hours after M23 seized the key parts of city Goma. Confirming the development through his X account, Lt. Col. Ngoma stated, “The […]
