DRC to host Great Lakes Region heads of state summit including Rwanda

Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Regional Economic Integration and Cooperation, Floribert Anzuluni, has confirmed that the Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) will take place in Kinshasa on November 15, 2025. This high-level meeting will be held under the theme: “Promoting Peace, […]

Internship program launched for women and female university graduates in local governance

The Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF), launched the seventh cycle of an internship program in local governance targeting young women and female university graduates. The program welcomed around 200 participants who began their internships in Muhanga District, Southern Province, on November 7, […]

Rwanda honored for good local governance

During an international conference on local governance held in Dakar, Senegal (known as the Forum International sur la Démocratie Participative en Afrique – FIDEPA), Rwanda received a prestigious award recognizing significant progress in advancing good governance at the local government level. Rwanda was honored based on the impressive strides the country has made in simplifying […]

Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, sworn in for eighth term extending rule to 2032

President Paul Biya of Cameroon, aged 92, was sworn in for his eighth consecutive term in Yaoundé on November 6, 2025, following his victory with 53.66% of the vote in the October election, which will extend his 43-year leadership until at least 2032. In his speech, Biya pledged to restore order, foster national unity, and […]

President Kagame meets Trump’s faith advisors to discuss peace and governance

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame received Paula White-Cain, Advisor in the U.S. President’s Faith-Based Initiatives Office, and Jenny Korn, Director in the White House Faith Office under former President Trump. The discussions focused on faith, peace, governance, and regional and global concerns. The White House Faith Office, established in 2025, promotes faith-based […]

Amb. Col. (Rtd) Ndamage presents credentials to King Mswati III

Ambassador Col. (Rtd) Donat Ndamage presented his credentials to King Mswati III of Eswatini, officially accrediting him as Rwanda’s representative in the country. The ceremony took place at the King’s Palace in Lozita on November 6, 2025. Their discussions focused on strengthening the already cordial relations between Rwanda and Eswatini, particularly in areas such as […]

President Kagame Meets Emir of Qatar to strengthen ties and support regional peace

On November 4, 2025, in Doha, President Paul Kagame met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development. The leaders discussed the growing bilateral relations between Rwanda and Qatar, covering economic cooperation, aviation, and social development. Both emphasized the importance of […]

PHOTOS: Mount Kigali University ushers in new student leaders for 2025–2026

Mount Kigali University has officially welcomed a new student leadership team for the 2025–2026 academic year during a swearing-in and handover ceremony held on Wednesday, November 5. The new Guild President, Ndizeye Christian, takes over from Nyemanzi Gloria Esther, who led the student body in 2024–2025. During the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Dr. Martin Kimemia reminded […]

Minister Nduhungirehe meets Rwandan community in Egypt

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, met with members of the Rwandan community in Egypt during a visit to Cairo for the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The meeting allowed the Minister to interact directly with the diaspora, stressing the importance of maintaining ties with Rwanda, promoting unity, and preserving cultural values. […]