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30/06/2025

Revive YOUTH RWANDA Supports 13 Vulnerable Families in Kayonza with Mutuelle de Santé

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Revive YOUTH RWANDA made a powerful impact in Gahini Sector, Juru Cell, Kayonza District by supporting 13 vulnerable families to access Rwanda’s community-based health insurance, Mutuelle de Santé.

The initiative was led by Freddy Musoni, Founder and Executive Director of Revive YOUTH RWANDA, who emphasized the importance of locally-driven solutions. “This activity reflects President Paul Kagame’s vision of finding solutions from within. No step is too small when moving forward,” he stated.

Also present at the event was Diez Dolla, one of Rwanda’s hottest creatives and a key member of the movement. His presence brought energy, inspiration, and visibility to the initiative, reinforcing the youth-led commitment to grassroots change.

Revive YOUTH RWANDA remains a steadfast pillar of community empowerment, reminding the nation that meaningful change begins at the local level with the people.

14/04/2025

: Families that once laughed, now only remembered”: GAERG documents over 15,000 Families wiped out in Genocide Against the Tutsi

More than 15,000 Rwandan families were completely wiped out during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, according to the Rwandan Graduates Genocide Survivors Organization (GAERG).

The organization has identified 15,593 families, comprising 68,871 individuals, who left behind no descendants.

In Rwanda, such a family is defined by the total erasure of both people and property, parents, children, and relatives killed, with homes destroyed and history nearly lost.

GAERG has been leading a national effort to document these families, not merely as statistics, but as human stories deserving dignity, remembrance, and honor.

Through its projects, GAERG restores the identity of those who were nearly forgotten.

These initiatives serve as a powerful reminder that remembering is not just a duty but also a call to protect humanity as Rwanda commemorates 31 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi.

07/04/2025

: President Kagame’s bold message Marks the start of

On Monday, April 7, 2025, Rwanda and the global community began the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, known as .

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame led the solemn ceremonies at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where they laid a wreath and lit the Flame of Remembrance in honor of over 250,000 victims laid to rest at the site.

In a powerful address, President Kagame reaffirmed Rwanda’s unwavering stance on national sovereignty, responding to threats of sanctions with the bold statement, “Go to hell.”

He dismissed allegations against Rwanda, stating, “If these allegations were true, Rwanda would be as rich as you are.”

The President called on Rwandans to stand firm and self-reliant: “To Rwandans, I beg you, don’t owe your life to anybody else.”

He emphasized that the genocide would never happen again, not because perpetrators won’t try, but because “there are people who will stand up and fight.”

continues through April 13, with nationwide and international remembrance activities honoring the more than one million lives lost during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

02/04/2025

: Bruce Melodie Eyes Historic Grammy Win"

Rwanda's leading recording artist, Bruce Melodie, has set his sights on making history as the first Rwandan and one of the few Africans to win a Grammy Award shortly.

"If you don't see a Grammy in my future, you are not looking hard enough," he boldly declared in a recent Instagram post.

Melodie made this declaration in the months leading up to his upcoming world tour, scheduled to kick off in 2025.

22/03/2025

is cleaner and more beautiful than France: Nigerian national team coach hails Rwanda

After the Super Eagles defeated Rwanda 2-0 last Friday, coach Eric Chelle praised Rwanda's cleanliness and beauty.

19/03/2025

From Rwf16.626 billion in 2023 to Rwf18.785 billion in 2024, Rwanda's GDP increased by 8.9%.

15/03/2025

15/03/2025

: Rwandan President reshuffles Special Forces command amid regional security tensions

On March 15, 2025, President Paul Kagame promoted Colonel Stanislas Gashugi to the rank of Brigadier General and appointed him as the new Commander of the Special Operations Force (SOF), succeeding Major General Ruki Karusisi, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Defense headquarters.

Background on Brig. Gen. Stanislas Gashugi:

Gashugi was promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel in May 2021 and served as the Defense Attaché to Tanzania.

More recently, he held the position of Chief of Operations at the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) Headquarters.

Gashugi's promotion to Brigadier General, alongside his appointment as SOF Commander, underscores his rising leadership role within the RDF and his experience in military operations.

13/03/2025

President Kagame takes a swipe at DRC’s Tshisekedi

In a recent interview with Mario Nawfal, Rwandan President Paul Kagame openly criticized Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi, questioning his leadership and expressing frustration over the ongoing tensions between the two nations.

When asked about his message to Tshisekedi, Kagame remarked:
"I would tell him I wish he wasn't president of that good country."

This statement underscores the deepening rift between Rwanda and the DRC, primarily fueled by accusations surrounding the M23 rebel group. The DRC government claims Rwanda is backing the rebels, a charge Kigali has consistently denied.

The conflict has led to severe humanitarian crises, with M23 rebels recently capturing strategic areas, displacing thousands of civilians.

International efforts to mediate the conflict have faced hurdles. During a recent African Union summit, little progress was made toward resolving the tensions, with Rwanda refusing to bow to international pressure, Kagame stating that Rwanda’s sovereignty would not be compromised.

Regional leaders, meanwhile, have demanded direct talks and ceasefires between the M23 rebels and the DRC government. Though the tone has recently changed, President Tshisekedi is still claiming that the rebels are looting Congo's abundant mineral resources. The talks are scheduled to begin in Luanda, Angola, on March 18, 2025.

11/03/2025

: AID IS WEAPONISED: PRESIDENT KAGAME

In a recent interview with Mario Nawfal, President Paul Kagame discussed Rwanda's evolution away from relying heavily on foreign aid.

He noted, "Aid can be a liability if not managed well. We appreciate it, but we want to build our capacity to stand on our own."

Kagame also recounted conversations with other leaders where rejecting aid under certain conditions led to criticism: "We’ve been called arrogant or insensitive... but we believe aid creates dependency and can control our lives."

He emphasized that aid is often "politically weaponized," used as a tool for influence and control over recipient nations.

His stance sheds light on Rwanda's commitment to self-sufficiency and the dangers of external control, advocating for a more responsible approach to international support.

18/02/2025

Suspends Development Cooperation with Belgium

Kigali, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – The Rwandan government has suspended its development cooperation with Belgium, citing Belgium’s political interference and actions aimed at undermining Rwanda’s access to development finance.

The government outlined the following key reasons for its decision:

Belgium’s Aggressive Campaign Against Rwanda – Rwanda accuses Belgium, alongside the DRC, of leading a campaign to block Rwanda’s access to development finance, including within multilateral institutions.

Belgium’s Political Decision to Choose Sides – Rwanda states that Belgium has taken a political stance in the DRC conflict rather than supporting neutrality and mediation.

Use of Development Finance as a Political Tool – Rwanda argues that no country’s development finance should be jeopardized as a means of leverage.

Interference with the African-led Mediation Process – Rwanda sees Belgium’s actions as external interference that undermines the AU/EAC/SADC mediation efforts.

Punitive, One-Sided Measures Have Failed Before – Rwanda argues that such measures have historically worsened conflicts instead of resolving them.

Rwanda’s Refusal to Be Blackmailed on National Security – The statement makes it clear that Rwanda will not compromise its security, borders, or stance against violent ethnic extremism.

Failure of the International Community and DRC Government – Rwanda criticizes both for failing to dismantle the FDLR militia and protect minority rights, which continue fueling conflict.

Call for Mutual Respect in Development Partnerships – Rwanda insists that all partnerships must be based on respect, accountability, and non-interference.

This suspension comes a few days after Rwandan President told Jeune Afrique Publications that he is not afraid of "So called western sanctions".

18/02/2025

: The Ben ready to rock Europe after Canada

Following his performances in Montreal and Ottawa, Canada, Rwanda's The Ben is preparing for his upcoming European tour, which will begin following their Toronto engagement.

On February 21, 2025, Mugisha Benjamin, also known as The Ben, will play in Toronto before embarking on the first leg of his European tour.

He is scheduled to make his first stop in Belgium on March 8, followed by Denmark on March 15, and Germany on March 21 and 22, 2025.

Later this year, in mid-August, the second leg of his European tour is scheduled to begin, with stops in Norway and other nations.

Following his June US tour and May 2025 African tour, he will complete the second leg of his European tour.

Ben is currently on a global tour, and his most recent album is at the top of charts in Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and other African countries.