Rwandan President Paul Kagame will seek a fourth term in next year’s presidential election, according to an interview with Jeune Afrique. “Yes, I am indeed a candidate,” Mr Kagame told said on Tuesday. Asked about what the West would think about his decision to run again, Mr Kagame said, “I’m …
Read More »DR Congo accuses Rwandan troops of border invasion
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have accused Rwandan soldiers of crossing into its territory. The Congolese army issued a statement describing the alleged incursion into North Kivu province as an intolerable provocation. It said the Rwandan soldiers had been forced back across the border. There has been no …
Read More »Paul Kagame to tackle witchcraft in Rwandan football
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called for urgent action to address issues plaguing Rwandan football, including the presence of witchcraft, local media reported. During the televised “Ask the President” session with the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) on Tuesday, Mr Kagame said some individuals, particularly coaches, were involved in unethical practices …
Read More »Paul Kagame re-elected as head of his party
The Rwandan president, Paul Kagame has done well as he was re-elected as head of his party, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), at the 35th International Congress. It is by an overwhelming majority of 99.8% that President Paul Kagame was re-elected for a five-year term at the head of the …
Read More »Gianni Infantino re-elected as FIFA President
Gianni Infantino was re-elected as head of FIFA at the end of the 73rd Congress of the organization held in Kigali in Rwanda as he was the only candidate. He will lead FIFA at least until 2027. In office since 2016, the lawyer was reappointed by acclamation. “Being president of …
Read More »Rwandan authorities ban sale of unrefrigerated meat
Rwandan authorities on Tuesday announced a ban on traders selling unrefrigerated meat for at least 24 hours, local media reported. According to the National Agency for Quality Control, Competition and Consumer Protection (Rica), fresh meat that has not been refrigerated contains organisms that can transmit diseases to consumers. “The consequences …
Read More »Rwanda: former Minister of Youth and Culture in prison for corruption
A high court in Rwanda has sentenced former youth and culture minister, Edouard Bamporiki to five years in prison over corruption charges, extending a previous sentence by a year. The original sentence, which came last year, against Edouard Bamporiki was a rare case of a top official convicted over corruption …
Read More »Rwanda: Paul Kagame’s decision on DR Congo refugees
Rwandan President Paul Kagame says his country will no longer offer refuge to people fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Decades of instability in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have forced scores of refugees across the border into Rwanda. “This is not Rwanda’s problem,” said …
Read More »Rwanda: first lady’s words to President Kagame on his birthday
Rwandan First Lady, Mrs. Jeannette Kagame has declared positive words on her husband, Paul Kagame on the occasion of his birthday. President Kagame celebrated his 65th birthday on October 23. On this occasion, his wife Jeannette took to Twitter to celebrate the one she described as “a wonderful leader, father, …
Read More »Rwanda: Paul Kagame grants early release to 1,803 prisoners
Rwandan government granted parole to 1,803 prisoners convicted of various offenses, including theft, armed robbery, and assault. Parole is the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiration of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior. The release was approved by a cabinet meeting chaired by President …
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