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Rwandan, Self-engineer!
Articles by Edwin Ashimwe
Rwanda: What Rwanda's Expanding Military Diplomacy Means
Rwanda has enacted 43 defense cooperation agreements, nearly half of them in the past three years. Nine of them were signed in 2025 alone, with negotiations underway on 21 additional agreements, according to the Ministry of Defense. The growth tracks closely with the establishment of the Directorate General of International Military Cooperation (IMC) three years ago.
What Rwanda's expanding military diplomacy means
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen Mubarakh Muganga and his Egyptian counterpart, Lt Gen Osama Askar, sign a military cooperation agreement on the sidelines of the 4th edition of the Egypt Defence Expo, on December 2, 2025. Courtesy
Rwanda: Kagame Urges Greater Dedication As New Ministers Take Oath
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, December 11, urged leaders to recommit to serving the nation with strength and dedication as he presided over the swearing-in of newly appointed officials. Speaking at the ceremony held at the parliamentary buildings in Kimihurura, Kagame used the occasion to reflect on the responsibilities that come with leadership in Rwanda. "This ceremony offers a chance for us leaders to recommit to our duties and serve Rwandans accordingly," Kagame said.
Rwanda: Over 20,000 Burundi Troops Fuelling Eastern DR Congo Crisis - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has accused neighbouring Burundi of escalating the decades-long conflict in eastern DR Congo, pointing out that more than 20,000 Burundian troops have been deployed across North Kivu and South Kivu provinces where they have been actively attacking civilians. ALSO READ: What are the motivations of Burundi's military intervention in South Kivu?
Kagame: Over 20,000 Burundi troops fuelling eastern DR Congo crisis
More than 20,000 Burundian troops have been deployed across North Kivu and South Kivu provinces where they have been actively attacking civilians. COURTESY
Kagame urges greater dedication as new ministers take oath
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks at the swearing-in ceremony in Kigali on Wednesday, December 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda: Kagame Talks Rwanda's Mineral Wealth, Questions Baseless Narratives
President Paul Kagame has dismissed the claims that minerals exported from Rwanda originate from DR Congo, pointing out that the country has its own verified deposits, including several strategic minerals attracting global interest. Kagame made the remarks in an interview with Aljazeera ahead of the Washington Accords signed last week between Rwanda and DR Congo. The interview was released on December 7.
Rwanda's critical mineral reserves stand on their own- Kagame
A miner in protective gear works deep underground, manually breaking and sorting ore inside a narrow tunnel at the Nyakabingo Mining site on December 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda: Kagame Says Washington Accords Offer Clearest Path to Peace
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, December 4, described the signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Security as the most viable opportunity yet to end decades of conflict in the eastern DR Congo.
Rwanda: All Eyes On Washington As Kagame, Close in On Trump-Backed Deal
All eyes turn to Washington D.C, where United States President Donald Trump will, on Thursday, December 4, host President Paul Kagame and DR Congo's Félix Tshisekedi for the signing of the Washington Accords, an agreement the White House says caps months of American mediation. The meeting is being referred to as the most consequential push in years to halt the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, a situation that has lasted for decades and outlived multiple peace agreements.
All eyes on Washington as Kagame, Tshisekedi close in on Trump-backed deal
Kagame and Tshisekedi are set to sign the Washington accords today.
Rwanda: Kagame Arrives in Washington Ahead of Peace Deal Signing
President Paul Kagame arrived in Washington, DC on Wednesday, December 3, where he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump. The visit comes as Kagame and his DR Congo counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi, and host President Trump are due to sign a peace and economic agreement on Thursday. ALSO READ: Kagame says Rwanda serious to implement US-brokered deal with DR Congo The US-brokered accord promises to lay the foundation for peace and regional economic integration.
Kagame arrives in Washington ahead of peace deal signing
President Kagame arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, December 3. Photo by Village Urugwiro
$100 million Kigali Financial Towers 'now 50% complete'
An artistic impression of the Kigali Financial Towers currently under construction.
$100 million Kigali Financial Towers now 50% complete - Developers
An artistic impression of the Kigali Financial Towers.
Rwanda: Stronger Exports, Reserves Help Shore Up Rwanda Franc in Q3
The Rwandan franc signaled firmness in the third quarter of 2025, with the National Bank of Rwanda reporting a depreciation of about 4 per cent to end-September. The development marks one of the currency's most stable periods in recent years, compared with 6.5 per cent over the same period in 2024 and the deeper 13.7 per cent recorded in 2023, according to the Central Bank Governor, Soraya Hakuziyaremye.
Stronger exports, reserves help shore up Rwanda Franc in Q3
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye speaks during a media briefing as the bank presented findings from its third-quarter 2025 Financial Stability and Monetary Policy Committee meetings on November 20. Photo: File.
Stronger exports, reserves help stabilise Rwanda franc in Quarter 3
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye speaks during a media briefing as the bank presented findings from its third-quarter 2025 Financial Stability and Monetary Policy Committee meetings on November 20. Photo: File.
Amb. Ngoga warns against distorted narratives on DR Congo conflict
Ambassador Martin Ngoga, Permanent Representative to the United Nations addressing UN Security Council in September. Courtesy
Rwanda: Curtain Falls On Arsenal Deal As Rwanda Eyes U.S. Tourism Market
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) will end its 'Visit Rwanda' sponsorship deal with Arsenal at the end of the current season, concluding one of Africa's most ambitious sports marketing experiments since 2018. According to RDB, the decision to pause the eight-year partnership marks a 'strategic pivot' driven by data showing where the country's tourism revenues are generated from.
Curtain falls on Arsenal deal as Rwanda eyes US tourism market
Arsenal and Visit Rwanda announced that they will conclude landmark eight-season partnership in June 2026. Courtesy
Rwanda: Kagame in Guinea for Launch of 'Largest' Mining Project
President Paul Kagame has arrived in Conakry, Guinea, where he joins President Mamadi Doumbouya for the launch of the Simandou Iron Ore Project, regarded as the largest ongoing mining project in the world. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Guinea president Mamadi Doumbouya visits Rwanda The Simandou deposit is the world's largest known untapped iron ore reserve, estimated to contain approximately three to four billion tonnes of high-grade recoverable iron ore.
Kagame in Guinea for launch of ‘largest’ mining project
President Paul Kagame with Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya in Conakry on May 14, 2024. Kagame is now in the country for the launch of the Simandou Iron Ore Project. Courtesy
Rwanda: Kagame Says Development Cannot Be Outsourced, Calls for Balanced Global Cooperation
President Paul Kagame has urged world leaders to rethink global cooperation and make social development efforts more inclusive and results-driven, warning that persistent inequalities reflect governance systems that have not kept pace with current challenges. The Head of State was speaking on Tuesday, November 4, at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, where global leaders met under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly.
Rwanda: Kagame, Emir of Qatar Talk Bilateral Ties
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, November 4, held talks with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, focusing on strengthening the ties between the two countries. According to Village Urugwiro, the discussions held on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development centered on the "excellent relations" between Rwanda and Qatar and the various areas of ongoing collaboration, including aviation, infrastructure, and investment.
Kagame, Emir of Qatar talk bilateral ties
President Kagame in conversation with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development on November 4 in Doha, Qatar. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Kagame says development cannot be outsourced, calls for balanced global cooperation
Kagame says development cannot be outsourced, calls for balanced global cooperation
Rwanda: Kagame in Doha for UN Summit On Social Development
President Paul Kagame on Monday, November 3, arrived in Doha, Qatar, for the Second World Summit for Social Development. The high-level meeting brings together Heads of State and Government under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. The two-day summit, running from November 3-4, comes at a critical moment as the world falls behind on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with most targets unlikely to be met by 2030., according to the UN.
Kagame in Doha for UN summit on social development
Kagame in Doha for UN summit on social development
Francis Gatare appointed Africa School of Governance President
Francis Gatare has been appointed President of the African School of Governance (ASG) Governing Board, effective November 1. File
Kagame: To earn public trust, leaders must deliver measurable results
President Paul Kagame speaks at a high-level panel discussion at the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII9), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28. Village Urugwir
Kagame in Saudi Arabia for major investment forum
President Paul Kagame meets with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ahead of the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative, on Monday, October 27. Village Urugwiro
Rwanda’s economy resilient amid fiscal buffer strain - IMF
IMF mission led by Albert Touna Mama held discussions in Kigali with government officials on the sixth and final review of the PCI, in Kigali on Friday, October 10. Courtesy
BRITAM at 60: Group's chief executive shares journey, future direction
BRITAM Group staff pose for a group photo at the haedquarters
BRITAM at 60: Group's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer shares journey, future direction
Tom Gitogo, BRITAM Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer during the interview. Courtesy
Africa: Partnership With Africa Must Share Risk and Reward - Kagame to World Leaders Original
President Paul Kagame has issued a call for world leaders to embrace a new model of cooperation between Africa and Europe, urging partnerships built on equality, shared risk, and mutual benefit, as global economic and political shifts reshape traditional approaches to globalisation.
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