President Kagame chairs Cabinet meeting that approves Rwanda-DRC Peace Agreement
On July 16, 2025, during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame, which met at Village Urugwiro, it approved a bill approving the ratification of the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, signed in Washington DC on June 27, 2025, with the participation of the United States of America as a mediator.
This agreement is a major step in finding a solution to the security problem that Rwanda has consistently expressed, restoring peace and security in the Great Lakes Region, and promoting cooperation in the development of the Region.
The Cabinet meeting noted that “Rwanda reaffirms its commitment to implementing these Agreements, and awaits the outcome of the Doha talks led by the Government of Qatar, with the support of the African Union (AU).”
Leadership Changes:
The Cabinet meeting appointed Amb. Vincent Karega, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. Amb. Karega was previously the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to the African Great Lakes Region.
Innocent Muhizi, has been appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Singapore, replacing Amb. Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye. Muhizi was previously the Director General of RISA.
Among other leaders appointed by this Cabinet is Alphonsine Mirembe, Secretary General of the Chamber of Deputies, replacing Amb. Jeanine Kambanda, who was appointed Secretary General of the National Human Rights Commission.
In the National Commission for the Demobilization and Reintegration of Ex-Servicemen, Valerie Nyirahabineza continued as the Chairperson of the Commission, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jacques Nziza was appointed as the Vice Chairperson of the Commission, while Dancille Nyirarugero, Jacqueline Muhongayire, and Jean Marie Vianney Gatabazi, who was the Minister of Local Government, were appointed as members of the Board of Commissioners.
Dr. Muhammed Semakula has been appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, while Sophie Nzabananimana has been appointed Director General of Public Affairs in the Ministry.
Gisèle Umuhumuza has been appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure, while Canoth Manishimwe has been appointed Director General in charge of Public Works.
Fidèle Bingwa has been appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.
Aristarque Ngoga was appointed Permanent Secretary at the Prosecutor General’s Office, while Prudence Birabone was appointed Secretary General.
At the Water Authority, Dr. Asaph Kabaasha was appointed as the Director General. At the Kigali International Finance Centre, Hortense Mudenge was appointed as the Director General.
By Patrick Twagirayezu
