Also known as: President Paul Kagame · President Kagame
President of Rwanda, co-chairs Global AI Commission; subject of coverage regarding critics killed abroad.
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Windhoek Observer
Paul Kagame serves as co-chair of Global AI Commission
“The commission was launched in July by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Salesforce chair and chief executive officer Marc Benioff serving as co-chairs.”
Namibia takes seat at global AI tableThe Namibian
Rwandan president Paul Kagame signed a peace deal with DRC counterpart Felix Tshisekedi on 4 December in Washington
“It came despite the 4 December peace deal signed in Washington between Rwandan president Paul Kagame and his DRC counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi, at a ceremony in Washington hosted by president Donald Trump.”
Rebels start to withdraw from key DRC city, leaders sayThe Namibian
Rwandan president Paul Kagame reminded delegates that cooperation requires avoiding dependency and creating value
“As Rwandan president Paul Kagame reminded delegates, "Cooperation only works when it is built on the right foundation… A good partnership does not create dependency – it creates value."”
Namibia’s Missed Opportunity and the HiddenCosts of Europe’s Green InvestmentThe Namibian
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has previously accused the ICC of holding an anti-African bias
“They accused the ICC of targeting less privileged countries, echoing criticism from Rwanda's President Paul Kagame who has previously accused the ICC of holding an anti-African bias.”
Three West African countries to quit UN top courtThe Namibian
Paul Kagame accused Cyril Ramaphosa of spreading misinformation about a private meeting
“Kagame has accused his South African counterpart of spreading misinformation about a private meeting they had earlier on, following the death of 13 SA soldiers in combat with M23.”
SADC to hold extraordinary summit on Congo crisis amid tensions between Rwanda and SAThe Namibian
Paul Kagame slammed Ramaphosa for calling the Rwanda defence force a militia force
“He also slammed Ramaphosa for calling the Rwanda defence force a militia force.”
SADC to hold extraordinary summit on Congo crisis amid tensions between Rwanda and SAThe Namibian
Rwanda's president Paul Kagame identified as AU reform champion
“This is similar to the African Union (AU) trend that identifies, for example, 'champions' for AU reform (Rwanda's president Paul Kagame), corruption (Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari) or intra-African trade (Niger's president Mahamadou Issoufou).”
Who Has The Power In SADC?The Namibian
Paul Kagame received 99% of the vote in August 2017
“President Paul Kagame received 99% of the vote in August 2017.”
Term Limits: The Slide To AuthoritarianismRobert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, over the weekend. His death adds to a record of critics of Kagame being killed both in Rwanda and abroad, prompting his family to express fear for their safety.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, over the weekend. His death adds to a record of critics of Kagame being killed both in Rwanda and abroad, prompting his family to express fear for their safety.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A 30-member delegation from the Namibia Command and Staff College is conducting a one-week study tour in Rwanda to strengthen professional military cooperation and learn about the country's defence, security, governance and post-conflict recovery. The visit included briefings from the Rwandan Ministry of Defence and Rwanda Defence Force on the RDF's evolution into a modern military institution.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has secured a place as a founding member of the AI for Good Global Commission, launched in July by the International Telecommunication Union and chaired by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. ICT minister Emma Theofelus said the membership gives Namibia a seat at the global table where AI governance norms and standards are being shaped.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
During the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held bilateral meetings with international partners to advance Namibia's priorities in trade and investment, HIV response and health sovereignty, climate finance and resilience, and water governance. The engagements included meetings with representatives from the United States, Arab development bank, UNAIDS, the Green Climate Fund, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and the UN.
17 February 2026 · Informanté →