Nigeria has reciprocated Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free entry policy, expanding travel access between both countries. The development was announced on Friday by the Nigeria Immigration Service, which said all necessary arrangements had been concluded for the implementation of the directive issued by President Bola Tinubu. The decision comes amid renewed diplomatic …
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RWANDA has confirmed the arrival of the first migrants sent from the United States under a new deportation arrangement that has already drawn international scrutiny. Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said on Thursday that seven vetted individuals had landed in Kigali in mid-August, the initial group in what could eventually be hundreds of …
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MAURITIUS has retained its position as Africa’s best-governed country, with Rwanda and Botswana close behind, according to the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI). While the continent continues to lag behind other regions, researchers say the latest findings point to encouraging signs of progress. The results were unveiled at the CGGI’s regional launch …
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Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo, has said his country is poised to strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria through trade, aviation, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Bazivamo made this known last Friday night [July 3] in Abuja during the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, also known as …
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The Federal Government on Tuesday hailed Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation, as well as commitment to peace in regional and global affairs under the visionary stewardship of President Paul Kagame. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry of …
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THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are set to sign a peace agreement in Washington, D.C., on June 27, according to a joint statement released by both governments and the U.S. State Department. The agreement aims to end the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, where the Congolese government …
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THE United States is promoting a peace agreement that would require Rwanda to withdraw its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before a final deal can be signed, sources familiar with the draft told Reuters — a condition likely to anger Kigali, which regards armed groups in Congo as a …
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RWANDA is in the “early stage” of talks with the Trump administration to accept migrants deported by the US, the East African country’s Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungireh has said. His comments come after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last month that Washington was “actively searching” for countries …
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RWANDA’S decision to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium over criticism of its involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is already having visible and unexpected consequences across several sectors. Kigali cut relations with its former colonial ruler in March after Belgium emerged as one of the most vocal critics of Rwanda’s alleged …
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NIGERIA breathed life into their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, thanks to a 2-0 win in Rwanda on Friday night. It was the Super Eagles first game under new head coach, Eric Chelle. Victor Osimhen continued his hot streak in front of goal with a brace in the first half. …
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