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thehindu.comworld2 days ago
Genocide survivors urge Griffith University to cancel scheduled Judi Rever lecture
Survivor groups sent a letter on June 18 asking the Australian university to cancel a scheduled lecture and adopt a formal policy against genocide denial.
traveldailymedia.comworld7 days ago
Kigali Workshop Trains Journalists on Drug Addiction and Harm Reduction
A two-day workshop in Kigali trained journalists and influencers on stigma, harm reduction, and support services for people who use drugs.
france24.comworld18 days ago
Kagame and Macron Inaugurate Genocide Memorial as Rwanda and France Declare New Chapter Despite Remaining Historical Disagreements
President Paul Kagame described renewed trust between Kigali and Paris after attending a dinner at the Élysée Palace hosted by President Emmanuel Macron.
channel4.comworld20 days ago
UK Defeats Rwanda's £100m Claim Over Scrapped Asylum Deal at Hague Court
An international court ruled the UK does not need to pay Rwanda after the UK pulled a deal between the two countries. The Rwandan government had sought to sue the UK for more than £100m.
azernews.azworld25 days ago
Rwanda Development Board and Boeing Discuss Aviation Sector Plans
Rwanda Development Board officials met with Boeing representatives to explore aircraft financing options and ways to expand the country's aviation infrastructure.
riotimesonline.comworld27 days ago
Rwanda Tests Environmental DNA Technology in Volcanoes National Park
Researchers in Rwanda are using environmental DNA sampling to identify species in Volcanoes National Park. The method collects genetic material from soil and water to supplement existing monitoring techniques.
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france24.comworld34 days ago
Rwanda Genocide Survivor Recalls Father's Death at Ndera Seminary
A survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi described his father's final days at Petit Séminaire St Vincent Ndera during a commemoration event. Officials and representatives addressed students on the role of institutions and the need to reject divisive ideologies.
forbes.comworld34 days ago
Rwanda Rice Cooperative Seeks Government Help to Recover Rwf64 Million Owed Since 2019
A cooperative of rice farmers in Kirehe District has asked the government to help recover more than Rwf64 million owed by a now-defunct processing company since 2019. The request was made during a visit by the Local Government Minister to the cooperative's marshland.
Semaforworld37 days ago
Rwanda President Says US Sanctions Will Not Change Stance on Eastern DR Congo
Paul Kagame said sanctions imposed by Washington on Rwanda’s defense forces will not alter Kigali’s position regarding eastern DR Congo. The measures, announced in March, accused Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels and violating a ceasefire. Kagame made the remarks at the Africa CEO…
France 24world37 days ago
Human Rights Watch Reports Killings, Rapes and Abductions During M23 Occupation of Uvira in Late 2025
Human Rights Watch documented atrocities by M23 rebels and the Rwandan army during their month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and early 2026. The rights group released its report on Thursday detailing the abuses. Senior researcher Cl…
hrw.orgworld44 days ago
Rwandan YouTuber Aimable Karasira Dies in Hospital on Day of Scheduled Prison Release
Aimable Karasira Uzaramba, 48, died at Nyarugenge hospital in Kigali on 8 May 2026 after overdosing on prescribed medication, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service. He had completed pre-release procedures that day at the end of a five-year sentence. The Committee to Protec…
yahoo.comworld44 days ago
Rwanda Explores Partnership With Cleveland Clinic
Rwanda's health minister met with a delegation from Cleveland Clinic and U.S. embassy representatives to discuss a potential partnership. The talks focused on medical innovation, research and healthcare development. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center that ope…
france24.compolitics46 days ago
Rwanda’s President Kagame Begins Two-Day Official Visit to Botswana
President Paul Kagame arrived in Gaborone, Botswana on May 6, 2026 for a two-day state visit. He was received by President Duma Boko at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The visit includes bilateral talks and the signing of multiple agreements.
bbc.co.ukworld49 days ago
Rwanda President Kagame Visits Tanzania for Talks on Trade and Infrastructure
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame conducted a one-day working visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on May 3, 2026, meeting with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The leaders discussed enhancing trade systems, removing barriers and advancing joint projects. The visit highlights Tanzania's…