Paul Kagame

World leaders descend on Qatar for World Cup 2022 kickoff
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas are among those arriving in Doha.
Published On 20 Nov 2022
Rwandan court frees reporters accused of spreading false news
Rights groups say Rwanda has one of the worst human rights records in Africa and accuse Kigali of stifling dissent.
Published On 5 Oct 2022
Africa’s wildlife park managers in Kigali to boost conservation
Officials are meeting in Kigali in a congress to expand the protection of land and marine wildlife in the region.
Published On 19 Jul 2022
Clashes continue in DRC despite de-escalation pact with Rwanda
An M23 rebel spokesman said there was an exchange of fire after Congolese troops attacked a rebel position in the east.
Published On 7 Jul 2022

Videos of anti-Rwandan protests are circulating on social media as Kinshasa accuses Kigali of backing rebels in east DRC

The border closure is the latest escalation in a diplomatic crisis that has broken out between the neighbours.

Last April, the DRC declared a state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces due to escalating attacks by militias.

Refugees and activists from Rwanda and the DRC say the deal could have serious implications for the wider region.

The Chinese embassy in Rwanda said in a statement that it had ‘taken note’ of the ruling.

In a visit to Kigali, the French president says his country asks Rwanda for forgiveness over role in 1994 killings.

President’s visit to Kigali aimed at moving on from decades of diplomatic friction over French role in 1994 genocide.

Hotel Rwanda film ‘hero’ says will not appear before court, contends terror-related charges against him are fabricated.

Rusesabagina is accused of ‘terrorism’ for allegedly founding an anti-government group in the country.

President says detained government critic ‘led himself’ to Rwanda, accuses him of of being a ‘terrorist’ leader.

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