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  Trump boasts about 'settling' eight wars, says Russia–Ukraine peace will be next: 'We'll get there'

  World | December 05, 2025 6:47 IST

  The US President has hailed the governments of Congo and Rwanda after a peace deal, facilitated by the United States, was signed between the two nations. He also praised the leaders of the two nations for opening the region's critical mineral reserves to the US government and American companies.

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  UK PM Starmer scraps controversial 'Rwanda Asylum Plan' in first major policy move

  World | July 06, 2024 23:00 IST

  Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the end of the Rwanda asylum plan and outlines his approach to addressing Britain's pressing challenges.

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  UK begins detaining migrants set to be deported to Rwanda, ignoring EU's human rights ruling

  World | May 01, 2024 20:21 IST

  The government plans to deport to Rwanda some of those who enter the United Kingdom illegally as a deterrent to migrants who risk their lives in leaky, inflatable boats in hopes that they will be able to claim asylum once they reach Britain.

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  What is UK's Rwanda deportation bill and why is it such a big issue for Rishi Sunak? Explained

  Explainers | April 23, 2024 22:48 IST

  The UK's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has gained widespread criticism, with critics labelling it as "inhumane and cruel". This is a major win for Sunak's "stop the boats" pitch since becoming PM ahead of the upcoming general elections.

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  Five migrants die while crossing English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda deportation bill

  World | April 23, 2024 18:46 IST

  The UK Parliament on Tuesday finally passed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest bid to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda as a means to stop illegal immigration. The move had been widely criticised by human rights organisations and some among Sunak's own Conservative Party.

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  'Will ignore EU Court's human rights blocking': Sunak as Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill

  World | April 23, 2024 13:50 IST

  The House of Lords had long refused to back the divisive legislation without additional safeguards, but eventually relented after Sunak said the government would force parliament to sit as late into Monday night as necessary to get it passed.

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  UK: Big relief for British PM Rishi Sunak as lawmakers vote in favour of controversial Rwanda bill

  World | December 13, 2023 10:20 IST

  The House of Commons voted 313-269 to approve the Sunak government's Rwanda migration bill, which is facing opposition from both the left and right. While human rights groups have protested against the bill, far-right Conservatives argue that it doesn't do enough to overcome legal challenges.

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  Sikandar Raza registers hat-trick in T20 World Cup qualifier; equals Virat Kohli's POTM record

  Cricket | November 27, 2023 21:04 IST

  Zimbabwe men's cricket team captain scored 58 runs off just 36 balls and then took three wickets for three against Rwanda in the T20 World Cup 2024 qualifier match at Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Monday.

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  Rwanda: Atleast 109 killed in flash floods, landslides

  World | May 03, 2023 18:53 IST

  The western and northern provinces and Kigali, the capital, are particularly hilly, making them vulnerable to landslides during the rainy season.

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  Mali women's team all out on 6, register lowest-ever women's T20 international score

  Cricket | June 19, 2019 15:47 IST

  The women's team of Mali registered an unwanted record - lowest women's T20 international score, against Rwanda.

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  PM Modi gifts 200 cows to poor villagers in Rwanda under Girinka programme

  World | July 24, 2018 16:13 IST

  The Girinka Programme was initiated by President Kagame in 2006 to provide one cow per poor family for their nutritional and financial security.

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  India extends USD 200 million LoCs to Rwanda on PM Modi’s first leg of his three-nation Africa tour

  India | July 24, 2018 7:40 IST

  The two countries signed agreements on leather and allied areas and agricultural research.

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  Indians abroad are ‘rashtradoots’: PM Modi in Rwanda

  India | July 24, 2018 7:11 IST

  Modi is on a two-day visit to Rwanda, one of Africa's fastest growing economies. He is the first Indian prime minister to visit the country. 

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  India to open a High Commission in Rwanda: PM Narendra Modi

  India | July 24, 2018 6:19 IST

  Modi reached Kigali on Monday in the first leg of his three-nation tour to Africa, making it the first ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Rwanda.

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  PM Modi reaches Rwanda, witnesses signing of key deals

  India | July 24, 2018 0:00 IST

  India & Rwanda relationships have stood the test of time. It is a matter of honour for us that India has stood with Rwanda in their economic development journey: Modi

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  PM Modi to kick off five-day, three-nation tour of Africa today

  India | July 23, 2018 6:49 IST

  This will be Modi's second visit to mainland Africa after he visited Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya in 2016.  

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  PM Modi to kick off his five-day tour of Africa from today, strengthening India-Africa ties on top of agenda

  India | July 23, 2018 0:05 IST

  This will be Modi's second visit to mainland Africa after he visited Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya in 2016.

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  PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in South Africa next week, to visit Uganda, Rwanda: MEA

  India | July 20, 2018 16:14 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa from July 23-27, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday

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  PM Modi to visit to Rwanda, Uganda; to attend BRICS Summit in South Africa next week

  India | July 20, 2018 12:49 IST

  The prime minister, who will attend the BRICS Summit in South Africa, will first stop in Rwanda for a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister, T S Tirumurti, secretary (Economic Relations) in the MEA, told reporters at a briefing.

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  Bharti Airtel strengthens Africa operations, to acquire Millicom’s operations in Rwanda

  Business | December 19, 2017 10:18 IST

  The acquisition will make Airtel Rwanda the second largest operator in the country with revenues of over $80 million and a revenue market share of over 40%.