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  ’Use the door, not the window’ - Ambassador tells foreign powers with interest in Sudan war Khalid Musa, the Chargé d’Affaires at the Sudanese Embassy in Rwanda, believes that regional and foreign powers with interests in Sudan have helped fuel the civil war back home. Speaking during a recent interview with IGIHE, Musa maintained that the conflict in Sudan was not about the two army generals, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, aka Hemeti, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “I would like to correct the narrative that this is not a war between two generals. It is a war between the RSF against the sovereignty of the political independence and people of the country,” he stated. The war in Sudan erupted in April 2023. It stemmed from a power struggle within the military. According to the United Nations (UN), over 12,000 people have died, and more than 33,000 have been injured as a result of the conflict. Musa noted...

  The court punished Barikana Eugène with a fine of 500 thousand frw In the reading of the judgment that took place on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the Nyarugenge District Court found Barikana Eugène guilty of possessing weapons in a way that violates the law, punishable by a fine of 500 thousand Frw. The court announced that it found that Barikana should be punished but received a reduced sentence because he pleaded guilty. Based on the provisions of the law, the court found that he should receive a reduced sentence but not less than one year in prison or a fine. But because the law provides that a person convicted of a crime can be punished with one of the punishments provided by the law including imprisonment or a fine, it was found that Barikana should be punished by giving a fine of one million roubles, but because he did not challenge justice and accepted the crime, the punishment would be reduced and a fine of 500 thousand Frw would be imposed. Barikana Eugene, who was a Member ...

 They are waiting for him to resubmit the necessary documents to be a candidate for the position of President On this Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the National Electoral Commission (NEC), received the documents of Barafinda Sekikubo Fred, which requires approval to be a candidate for the position of the President of the Republic in the elections that will be held in July 2024.             Barafinda presented his grievances to the President of the Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa It was after the last presidential election in 2017, Barafinda also tried to campaign but was not allowed, because he did not meet the requirements. This time, Barafinda said that he was well received by the Electoral Commission Barafinda said that he was well received by the Electoral Commission , and he also believes that he will now be allowed to run for the position of President of the Nation. He returned to the journey to find the documents that would allow him to apply, ...

 The drop in market prices has led BNR to reduce its base profit The Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) announced that its base interest rate decreased by 0.5%, from 7.5% to 7% due to the speed of price reduction observed in the market. The Governor of BNR, John Rwangomba, explained that the drop in prices in the market has led to a decrease in the basic profit. It is one of the things returned by the Governor of BNR John Rwangomba on this Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in an interview with the media, in order to inform them of the results of the meeting of the council in charge of monetary policy and in charge of economic stability of the level 'finance. One of the things that the monetary policy council has done is to look at the state of the economy at the global level, where they found that although it is growing, it is moving slowly because of what happened last year, but this year, it is expected to grow by 3.2% and next year. One of the main issues that is causing the economy to slow do...

  PSD submits parliamentary candidacies The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has submitted its list of candidates for the parliamentary elections to the Electoral Commission, featuring 66 representatives. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has submitted its list of candidates for the parliamentary elections to the Electoral Commission, featuring 66 representatives. The list was presented by PSD’s Secretary General, Dr. Jean Chysostome Ngabitsinze, who highlighted that among the party’s representatives, there are 29 women. He expressed confidence that they would once again earn the trust of the electorate and represent the citizens. Dr. Ngabitsinze also stated that for the presidential position, the party has chosen to support President Kagame, believing him to be the right leader for Rwanda. He assured, "We guarantee the Rwandan people that PSD has always advocated for well-being, justice, mutual assistance, and development accessible to all. This agenda continues as the main challeng...

  President Goita might lead Mali until 2027 President Assimi Goita of Mali may remain in power until at least 2027, following his government’s expression of a desire to extend his tenure due to various reasons, including ongoing security issues plaguing the country. President Goita was supposed to step down after 18 months following a coup, but this was extended to two years. Subsequently, he faced significant pressure to leave office after his self-declared term ended. However, this could change as the government has expressed a desire to postpone elections until 2027, due to the country still grappling with difficult times characterized by poor security, economic downturns, and other issues. After three months of general discussions, the government now wishes to extend President Goita’s term by another three years, with him potentially leaving office in 2027. Yet, this is also not straightforward as pressure continues to mount on Goita, who is accused of violating human rights a...

  African Liberation Day: Kenyan ambassador reflects on Africa's gains, challenges and opportunities Across Africa and in communities worldwide, Africans from all walks of life are gathering today to mark 61 years since the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now known as the African Union (AU). This significant event marked a major step towards African independence and unity. Celebrated as African Liberation Day, or Africa Day, the annual May 25th festivities signify the progress made by African nations in throwing off colonial rule and achieving self-determination. In Rwanda, the celebrations are being spearheaded by the Pan African Movement Rwanda Chapter with the aim of taking stock of the continent's gains, challenges, and future prospects. Kenya's High Commissioner to Rwanda, Janet Mwawasi Oben, is among the envoys in the country who have been actively involved in the organization's events leading to the celebrations today, including a so...

  President Kagame says unity is the foundation for Rwanda's development. President Paul Kagame maintains that Rwanda's development blueprint is anchored in strides the government has made in uniting the country after the ethnic divisions that led to the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. Speaking during the Global Security Forum on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, President Kagame said the country has been healing for the last three decades, emphasizing that it's not something he thought would happen so quickly. He attributed gains in the reconciliatory efforts to Rwanda's young generation, constituting more than 70 per cent of the country's population. "The tragedy is behind us but it never gets that distant in the past… We have tried to build unity, and it is happening. It's something that is benefiting from the young generation. Young people, who constitute 73 per cent of our population, are 35 and below,” he said, adding that, “We have to make sure that these d...

Ambassador Khan reveals plans to facilitate Rwandan farmers in buying Pakistani machinery Pakistani Ambassador to Rwanda, Naeem Ullah Khan, says that plans are underway to empower local farmers with machinery to increase efficiency and maximize their produce. In a recent interview with IGIHE, Khan revealed that the initiative will be implemented in collaboration with the private sector.  The ambassador said he is in talks with the Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, as well as some companies, including the Bank of Kigali and the Africa Organization of Technology in Agriculture (AOTA), to ensure the initiative takes off. "Whenever I visit Rwanda, I see people working manually in the agricultural fields. My observation is that farmers lack the resources to purchase machinery such as tractors or plows. Therefore, I am currently in discussions with organizations like AOTA, as well as several others entities including the Bank of Kigali and other banks, to fac...