RWANDA authorities have closed 185 churches in Musanze district as part of a nationwide crackdown on places of worship failing to meet legal standards, a government official announced on Friday. Jean Claude Musabyimana, Rwanda’s local government minister, stated that the closures followed an inspection conducted earlier this week. The affected churches were found to be … Read more
Rwanda, a small landlocked nation in Africa, has significantly increased its influence through military prowess, image branding, and political strategy under President Paul Kagame. De facto leader since the 1994 genocide and running for a fourth presidential term, Kagame has expanded Rwanda’s reach far beyond its borders, enhancing both the country’s development and his power … Read more
Rwanda’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) has established 160 polling stations across 70 countries to facilitate diaspora participation in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. Diaspora Rwandans will vote on July 14, while domestic voting will occur on July 15, with a potential extension to July 16. NEC executive secretary Charles Munyaneza explained that 44 Rwandan … Read more
Rwanda President Paul Kagame is expected to secure a fourth term in office in the upcoming election on Monday, facing modest competition from two opposition candidates. Kagame, 66, has been a significant figure since helping end the 1994 genocide and has served as president since 2000. In the 2017 election, he garnered nearly 99 percent of … Read more
THE Rwandan government clarified on Tuesday that the controversial migrant deal with the UK does not include a provision for the return of funds, following the British government’s decision to terminate the scheme. ‘The agreement we signed did not stipulate that we should return the money. Let this be clear, paying back the money was never … Read more
THE UK government announced the termination of the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, a decision aimed at reallocating funds to strengthen border security and tackle illegal immigration. A spokesperson from Downing Street (the prime minister’s office) confirmed that any savings from the scrapped plan would be redirected to establish a new Border Security Command dedicated to … Read more
Rwanda has responded to the UK Labour government’s decision to cancel the controversial asylum seeker deportation agreement, emphasising that it was a UK-initiated solution for their migration issues. The announcement follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s declaration that the plan, established by the previous Conservative administration, is now ‘dead and buried.’ Background of the deal The … Read more
THE Rwandan government has partnered with Africa50 to advance the construction of Kigali Innovation City, set to become Africa’s most advanced city. The project moved forward after Africa 50 signed an implementation agreement with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Rwandan government. This agreement grants Africa 50 exclusive rights to develop, operate, and commercialise the … Read more
RWANDA’S President Paul Kagame has dissolved the country’s parliament, setting the stage for presidential and parliamentary elections next month. The dissolution occurred on Friday, coinciding with the swearing-in of new ministers for finance, foreign affairs, gender, and infrastructure following a cabinet reshuffle. Kagame is one of three candidates cleared by the electoral body to run … Read more
IN a bold move challenging the long-standing rule of President Paul Kagame, Rwandan activist Diane Rwigara declared her candidacy for the presidency in this year’s elections. The announcement, made on Wednesday via social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marked a significant development in Rwanda’s political landscape as the country prepares for presidential and parliamentary polls scheduled for … Read more