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Former military secretary recounts failed bid to install Bagosora as president after Habyarimana’s death
Jun 15, 2026News
Former military secretary recounts failed bid to install Bagosora as president after Habyarimana’s death
Jun 3, 2026News
IBUKA hails Genocide against the Tutsi memorial inaugurated by Kagame and Macron
Jun 3, 2026News
Landslide kills 11 at illegal gold mining site in Madagascar
May 28, 2026News
Inside Rwanda National Police equipment behind modern security work (Photos)
May 16, 2026News
Rwanda launches $300m energy financing program with AfDB and AIIB support
Apr 18, 2026News
Burundi: Conflicting accounts emerge over death of Minister Gabby Bugaga
Apr 4, 2026News
At least 11 people killed in road crash in Kenya
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Highest fare set at Rwf11,445 under new tariff structure
Apr 4, 2026News
Highest fare set at Rwf11,445 under new tariff structure

The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced new public transport fares, replacing those that had been in use for the past two years.

13 killed after ammunition depot explosions in Burundi’s Bujumbura province
Apr 2, 2026News
13 killed after ammunition depot explosions in Burundi's Bujumbura province

Thirteen people were killed and 57 others injured, including three military personnel, after explosions at an ammunition depot of a military camp in Bujumbura province on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for the Burundi National Defense Force (FDNB) said Wednesday.

Landslide kills two motorcyclists in Karongi
Mar 27, 2026News
Landslide kills two motorcyclists in Karongi

Heavy rains in Karongi District occasioned landslide that blocked a road, killing two motorcyclists and injuring their passenger. The incident occurred on March 26, 2026, at around 9 PM in Murambi Village, Byogo Cell, Mutuntu Sector.

President Kagame promises Muslim headquarters land will be allocated this year
Mar 25, 2026News
President Kagame promises Muslim headquarters land will be allocated this year

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has assured the Muslim community that the long-pending land allocation for their headquarters will be resolved this year.

Kenyan Police Chief hosts Rwandan counterpart, CG Felix Namuhoranye
Mar 25, 2026News
Kenyan Police Chief hosts Rwandan counterpart, CG Felix Namuhoranye

The Inspector General of Rwanda National Police (IGP), CG Felix Namuhoranye is on an official working visit to Kenya, where he held talks with his Kenyan counterpart, Douglas Kanja.

Over 400 officers,other ranks complete military career courses at Gabiro Combat Training Centre
Mar 18, 2026News
Over 400 officers,other ranks complete military career courses at Gabiro Combat Training Centre

A total of 489 trainees comprising senior officers, junior officers, and other ranks from the Rwanda Defence Force, Rwanda National Police, and Rwanda Correctional Service successfully completed four-and-a-half-month military career courses at the RDF Combat Training Centre in Gabiro.

RDF engineering contingent completes mission in Jamaica
Mar 16, 2026News
RDF engineering contingent completes mission in Jamaica

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) engineering unit has successfully completed its mission in Jamaica, where they assisted in repairing infrastructure and homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa.

RDF soldiers complete basic counter-terrorism training 
Mar 7, 2026News
RDF soldiers complete basic counter-terrorism training 

Officers and other ranks from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Special Operations Force have successfully completed a 22-week Basic Counter-Terrorism training program at the Rwanda Military Academy Gako.

Uganda announces burial programme for Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda, Santa Kinyera
Mar 6, 2026News
Uganda announces burial programme for Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda, Santa Kinyera

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda has announced the burial programme for Santa Mary Laker Kinyera, Uganda’s Deputy Ambassador to Rwanda who passed on this week.

At least 28 civilians killed in paramilitary attacks in Sudan’s North Darfur
Feb 25, 2026News
At least 28 civilians killed in paramilitary attacks in Sudan's North Darfur

At least 28 civilians were killed and 39 others injured in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the town of Mustariha in North Darfur State, the Sudan Doctors Network, a volunteer medical group, announced on Tuesday.

Somaliland offers US minerals, military bases amid recognition push
Feb 23, 2026News
Somaliland offers US minerals, military bases amid recognition push

Somaliland is offering the United States access to its mineral resources and military bases, a senior minister told the media, as the breakaway Somali region seeks international recognition.

RDF, UPDF review progress on joint border security initiatives
Feb 21, 2026News
RDF, UPDF review progress on joint border security initiatives

The Seventh Proximity Commanders’ Meeting between the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 2 and 5 Divisions and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division, deployed along the shared border, concluded on Friday after three days of discussions held in Musanze District, Rwanda in the spirit of bilateral cooperation, strong ties and mutual respect between two forces.

AFC/M23 to release 230 Congolese soldiers
Feb 20, 2026News
AFC/M23 to release 230 Congolese soldiers

The AFC/M23 rebel coalition says it will release 230 soldiers of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s army (FARDC) captured last year in Goma, along with other detainees including members of the Wazalendo militia.

Trump says Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach nuclear deal
Feb 20, 2026News
Trump says Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach nuclear deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, otherwise "really bad things" will happen.

European delegations excluded from talks on Ukraine crisis in Geneva: report
Feb 19, 2026News
European delegations excluded from talks on Ukraine crisis in Geneva: report

European delegations were not allowed to participate in the latest round of talks on the Ukraine crisis held in Geneva, RIA Novosti news agency reported Wednesday.

UN humanitarians work to aid survivors of cyclones in Madagascar
Feb 18, 2026News
UN humanitarians work to aid survivors of cyclones in Madagascar

The United Nations and its partners are providing aid to people affected by two deadly cyclones in Madagascar, UN humanitarians said Tuesday.

Man arrested after approaching U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun
Feb 18, 2026News
Man arrested after approaching U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun

An 18-year-old man who approached the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday was arrested, said U.S. Capitol Police.

IOM launches 91 mln USD funding appeal to support migrants in Africa
Feb 17, 2026News
IOM launches 91 mln USD funding appeal to support migrants in Africa

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday launched a 91 million U.S. dollar funding appeal to support about 1.2 million migrants and host communities in the Greater Horn of Africa and southern Africa regions.

U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Feb 17, 2026News
U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

Jesse Jackson, the famed U.S. civil rights leader, has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Tuesday.

UN chief condemns Israeli decision to resume land registration procedures in West Bank
Feb 17, 2026News
UN chief condemns Israeli decision to resume land registration procedures in West Bank

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday condemned the Israeli government's decision to resume land registration procedures in Area C of the occupied West Bank, following a cabinet decision in May 2025, his spokesperson said in a statement.

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