From September 21 to 28, 2025, Kigali hosted the UCI Road World Championships, organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), marking a historic first for both Rwanda and the African continent. The city was alive with excitement as residents cheered cyclists racing through its spotless streets. Among the spectators was Gentille Abimpaye, who, though heavily…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Hamas’ statement expressing readiness to release hostages and engage with the Gaza peace proposal presented by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a statement released Friday by his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric. Guterres said he was “encouraged” by Hamas’ position and called on all sides to seize this opportunity to…
Elon Musk has launched a campaign encouraging people to stop using Netflix, the popular streaming platform for movies and shows, after it aired a children’s film that includes homosexuality. The billionaire posted messages on his social media platforms calling on everyone to cancel their Netflix subscriptions, saying it was about “protecting the lives of their…
Jimmy Kimmel, host of the late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live on America’s ABC Television, called U.S. President Donald Trump a “puppy of a dog.” Kimmel made the remark while speaking with Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS. Kimmel said it was the first time he had seen a U.S….
The Ministry of Justice has announced that in the past four years, Rwanda achieved over 95% compliance with commitments related to human rights, marking an improvement compared to the previous four year period. This was highlighted during a meeting in Kigali on September 30, 2025, where a report assessing Rwanda’s progress in implementing human rights…
Australia’s sunscreen controversy is escalating, with 18 products already removed from stores amid safety concerns in the skin cancer hotspot. A June analysis by a consumer advocacy group found that several popular and expensive sunscreens failed to deliver the SPF protection claimed by their makers. For example, Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen, marketed as SPF…
On October 1, 1990, the Rwandan Patriotic Army (RPA) began the campaign that would end on July 4, 1994, with the capture of Kigali and the defeat of the genocidal regime, effectively halting the genocide against the Tutsi. Led by Maj. Gen. Fred Gisa Rwigema (may his memory live on), the RPA crossed the border…
In Rwanda, patriotism is not just a concept but a lived reality, deeply embedded in the country’s history and culture, says Nicolas Rwaka, Division Manager of Research on Heroism, Outstanding Achievers, and Decorations at the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders, and Decorations of Honour (CHENO). According to Rwaka, patriotism is a legacy inherited from ancestors…
The Board of Directors of the Mastercard Foundation has announced the appointment of Sewit Ahderom as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. This decision follows the announcement by Reeta Roy that she would be stepping down after 18 years at the helm of the Foundation. Roy will continue to lead the Foundation until the…
GATEOFWISE.COM Gaspard Twagirayezu, Chief Executive of the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), has been elected Vice President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 30, during the International Astronautical Congress taking place in Sydney, Australia. At the event, Twagirayezu emphasized Africa’s vision of taking an active role in global space…
