The Speaker of the Rwandan Chamber of Deputies, Gertrude Kazarwa, has praised the growing partnership between Rwanda and Mozambique, describing it as a model of African solidarity built on concrete action rather than rhetoric. Kazarwa delivered the remarks on Monday during a special session of the Plenary Assembly of Mozambique, as part of her official… Continue reading Rwandan Speaker Hails African Solidarity in Address to Mozambican Parliament
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Chilli Exports to China are Transforming Farmer’s Socio-Economic Status
As the morning sun casts its glow over the lush rolling hills of Nyagatare District, chilli farming is spicing up cross-continental trade and bringing tangible benefits to local farmers in Rwanda. “I can now afford to pay school fees for my children, and meet other financial needs at home, a tangible benefit of chilli farming… Continue reading Chilli Exports to China are Transforming Farmer’s Socio-Economic Status
Mbombela to Host Bafana Bafana Versus Rwanda
Bafana Bafana will be looking to banish their bad memories at Mbombela Stadium when they face Rwanda in the last match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO Lydia Monyepao has confirmed Mbombela will host the match. “We are playing in Mbombela,” said Monyepao. “But (Bafana coach) Hugo Broos… Continue reading Mbombela to Host Bafana Bafana Versus Rwanda
UAE, Malaysia, and Rwanda Forge AI Alliance to Empower Global South
The United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and Rwanda have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the Global South. The agreement, made under the framework of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) global network, seeks to promote ethical AI practices and governance that will support economic and… Continue reading UAE, Malaysia, and Rwanda Forge AI Alliance to Empower Global South
Hope for farmers as Rwanda and China sign $47 million financing deal to boost irrigation
Rwanda and China have long enjoyed a robust partnership, characterised by mutual respect and shared development goals. This relationship has been further solidified by the planned Giseke Dam and Irrigation Project in Gisagara District, a venture made possible through a concessional loan from China. The project is designed to irrigate 2,640 hectares of land, directly… Continue reading Hope for farmers as Rwanda and China sign $47 million financing deal to boost irrigation
Rwanda Cuts Ties With Belgium, Expels Diplomats
The Government of Rwanda has severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, effective immediately, and instructed all Brussels’ diplomats to leave the East African country within 48 hours. In a media statement on Monday, 17 March 2025, Rwanda accused Belgium of having “consistently undermined Rwanda, both well before and during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic… Continue reading Rwanda Cuts Ties With Belgium, Expels Diplomats
SADC Leaders Isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Rally Behind SA and DRC
In a significant shift in African politics, leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decisively moved to isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame following recent deadly attacks that have further exacerbated instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kagame, whose government has long been accused of supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern… Continue reading SADC Leaders Isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Rally Behind SA and DRC
FOCAC Interview: China Is A Reliable Partner For Africa’s Development: Rwandan President
China has proven to be a reliable friend and partner, supporting Africa’s development without imposing its will, said Rwandan President Paul Kagame ahead of his attendance of the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing. He made the remarks in a recent written interview with Xinhua. The following is the written interview. Question:… Continue reading FOCAC Interview: China Is A Reliable Partner For Africa’s Development: Rwandan President
Xiplomacy: How Chinese Hybrid Grass Technology Is Changing The World For The Better
It was pleasantly warm and dry in Rwanda in early August, and young farmers in Southern Province were celebrating a bountiful harvest. Their hands were not bunched with corn or rice but with mushrooms, cultivated with the help of a technology transferred from a country far away to this “land of a thousand hills” in… Continue reading Xiplomacy: How Chinese Hybrid Grass Technology Is Changing The World For The Better
Chinese Doctors In Rwanda Revolutionise Childbirth By Making Painless Deliveries Affordable
In a move that could transform childbirth procedures in Rwanda, Chinese doctors at the Masaka District Hospital in Kicukiro have successfully facilitated natural birth by a woman living with HIV. This milestone marks a significant step towards safer and more accessible childbirth practices in the country. Wu Peng, then director general of the Department of… Continue reading Chinese Doctors In Rwanda Revolutionise Childbirth By Making Painless Deliveries Affordable