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Leaders Rwanda 

20 years under Rwanda’s ‘benevolent dictator’ Paul Kagame

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Written by Antonio Cascais President Paul Kagame marks 20 years at the helm of Rwanda. He’s praised by some as a pioneer for women’s rights and environmentalism but criticized by others for his iron grip on power — which could last a while still. It’s no coincidence that the first “Made in Africa” smartphone comes from Rwanda: The Mara Phone… Read More
Dr.Frank Habineza Central Africa Rwanda 

Rwanda Elections: Statement by Frank Habineza, After the Presidential Elections

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On behalf of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and on my own behalf, I would like to thank every Rwandan who voted for me. You demonstrated much love for our manifesto and you believed just like me, that there could be some improvements and changes on what has been done in this country. You all have given me more… Read More
Dr.Frank Habineza Central Africa Rwanda 

Frank Habineza has joined the uphill battle to dethrone longtime ruler Paul Kagame

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Dr. Frank Habineza leader of The Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, has submitted all credentials for Presidential candidacy to the National Electoral Commission, today, the 12th of June 2017 according to an announcement made available to the Africa Global Village by the party spokes Person. According to the Rwandan constitution and all electoral laws and instructions, the requirement for competing… Read More
Diane Shima Rwigara Central Africa Rwanda 

Nude photos of Diane Shima Rwigara threaten to derail her bid to unsit Incumbant Paul Kagame

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35-year-old Diane Shima Rwigara is about to find out how hard running for President of Rwanda can be. On Friday, May 5, 2017, the nude photos of Rwanda’s leading female presidential candidate leaked on the Internet. As we went to press, there are no strong leads on how the pictures surfaced online but there are whispers that it was a… Read More
Mutharika and Kagame Malawi 

Malawi President Mutharika says to borrow leaf from Rwanda’s Paul Kagame on decent housing program

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President Peter Mutharika says Malawi will borrow a leaf from Rwanda on how it managed to turn 99 percent of its mud and grass thatched house into modern decent houses for its citizens within 10 years. Mutharika said this during a press briefing on his return from the 18th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) heads of state... Read More
The Karegeya Children Biographies Central Africa Rwanda 

The Karegeya Children: His living message of hope and love

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Every year the Karegeya family gather with family and friends to remember the life and loss of their patriarch, Patrick Karegeya. Patrick lived a complicated life of politics and security. In the end, he was away from his family for many years due to the dangerousness of his situation. Patrick’s wife, Leah Karegeya lives in the United States along with… Read More
tora-tora-kagame Central Africa Musicians 

Juju preaches Cohesion and Steady Transformation plus endorsing President Paul Kagame’s re-election bid.

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Campaign songs have become effective tools to sway and win national elections. In Africa, most presidential candidates rely on music to excite and influence potential voters. Many such songs are commissioned/paid for by the politicians and their teams. However some campaign songs are ‘voluntarily composed by artistes’, with politicians eventually embracing and incorporating them onto their campaigns. Musicians that involve… Read More
Paul Kagame and Filipe Nyusi Central Africa Southern Africa 

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame in Mozambique seeking wider acceptance for his policies

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President Paul Kagame today arrived in Mozambican capital Maputo for a two day state visit to the southern African state. Kagame was received by Mozambique Minister of Foreign Affairs Oldemiro Baloi and will meet his counterpart President Filipe Nyusi lateri n the  today. Read More
Rwanda arefugees Central Africa Rwanda 

“No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark”

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Faustin Twagiramungu addresses President Paul Kagame on the topic of Refugees. Faustin Twagiramungu is a politician from Rwanda living in exile in Belgium. He was prime minister of Rwanda after the 1994 civil war until his resignation in 1995. He was the first head of government appointed after the Rwandese Patriotic Front captured Kigali. He continues to live in Belgium… Read More