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CAR President honours Rwandan peacekeepers of RWANBATT-15 with Presidential Medal of Appreciation
Jul 22, 2026News
CAR President honours Rwandan peacekeepers of RWANBATT-15 with Presidential Medal of Appreciation
Jul 3, 2026Science &Technology
How Ubuntu AI is reshaping China–Africa narratives in the age of artificial intelligence
Jun 29, 2026News
Two RDF senior officers complete defence studies in Qatar
Jun 17, 2026Environment
Tortoise Jonathan named Guinness World Records icon as oldest land animal at 194
Jun 17, 2026Justice
Hearing of Victoire Ingabire on seven charges begins behind closed doors
Jun 11, 2026Politics
UN chief calls for release of personnel detained by Houthis in Yemen
Jun 3, 2026News
Landslide kills 11 at illegal gold mining site in Madagascar
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Amb. Mukantabana discusses efforts to have U.S. sanctions on RDF lifted
Jun 2, 2026Politics
Amb. Mukantabana discusses efforts to have U.S. sanctions on RDF lifted

Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, Mathilde Mukantabana, has stated that Rwanda continues to do everything possible to present its case and seek the lifting of sanctions imposed by Washington on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), over the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Inside Rwanda National Police equipment behind modern security work (Photos)
May 28, 2026News
Inside Rwanda National Police equipment behind modern security work (Photos)

The Rwanda National Police (RNP) is celebrating 25 years of existence, marking a journey that began in June 2000 following the merger of three former security institutions: the Gendarmerie Nationale under the Ministry of Defence, the communal police under the Ministry of Local Government, and the Judicial Police Inspectors under the Ministry of Justice.

Fire razes down school in western Kenya, killing 10
May 28, 2026News
Fire razes down school in western Kenya, killing 10

At least 10 students died and several others were injured early Thursday after an overnight dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, northwest of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, local police confirmed.

I&M Bank Rwanda posts Rwf 6.4 billion profit in first quarter of 2026
May 24, 2026Business
I&M Bank Rwanda posts Rwf 6.4 billion profit in first quarter of 2026

I&M Bank (Rwanda) PLC has recorded a net profit of Rwf 6.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing an 18% year-on-year growth.

Ishimwe Jean Hubert to run unopposed for FERWACY presidency
May 23, 2026Sports
Ishimwe Jean Hubert to run unopposed for FERWACY presidency

Ishimwe Jean Hubert will run unopposed for the presidency of Rwanda Cycling Federation after fellow candidate Nosisi Gahitsi Toussaint Paul withdrew from the race.

Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa presents letters of credence to Pope Leo XIV
May 23, 2026Politics
Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa presents letters of credence to Pope Leo XIV

Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa officially presented her Letters of Credence to Pope Leo XIV on Thursday at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, marking the beginning of her diplomatic mission as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the Holy See.

Qatar Airways to restart two Kigali flights in June
May 18, 2026Business
Qatar Airways to restart two Kigali flights in June

Qatar Airways has announced that it will restart two weekly flights to Kigali International Airport (KGL) from June 16, 2026, strengthening connectivity between Rwanda and Doha through Hamad International Airport ahead of the busy summer travel season.

Uganda: Museveni sworn in for new presidential term
May 12, 2026Politics
Uganda: Museveni sworn in for new presidential term

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for a new presidential term following a vibrant and tightly orchestrated inauguration ceremony held at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

UN chief urges maximum restraint to avoid further escalation in Hormuz Strait: spokesperson
May 9, 2026Politics
UN chief urges maximum restraint to avoid further escalation in Hormuz Strait: spokesperson

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges all sides to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further escalation following the exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a UN spokesman said Friday.

White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination
Apr 28, 2026News
White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination

Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the shooting Saturday night at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump.

Researchers reveal how ‘cellular winds’ accelerating protein transport might aid cancer spread
Apr 3, 2026Uncategorized
Researchers reveal how ‘cellular winds’ accelerating protein transport might aid cancer spread

Scientists have discovered an unexpected internal mechanism inside cells that acts like hidden “winds,” rapidly moving proteins and other important materials within the cell. This finding challenges long‑held ideas about how cells organize themselves and could change our understanding of cell movement, wound healing, and even the spread of cancer.

Trump’s frustration with Iran puts NATO in a new crisis
Apr 3, 2026Uncategorized
Trump's frustration with Iran puts NATO in a new crisis

President Donald Trump’s intense frustration with European NATO allies over their refusal to assist the United States in the ongoing conflict with Iran has plunged the transatlantic alliance into one of its most serious crises in decades. Trump’s repeated criticisms, sharp rhetoric, and threats have raised deep concerns among NATO members about the future of the alliance and the United States’ role within it.

Madagascar’s president appoints new PM
Mar 16, 2026Politics
Madagascar's president appoints new PM

Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister on Sunday.

Scientists say climate change is making earth’s days longer
Mar 14, 2026Environment
Scientists say climate change is making earth’s days longer

Scientists from the University of Vienna and ETH Zurich say climate change is slowing Earth’s spin, making our days slightly longer. Rising sea levels from melting ice sheets and glaciers are causing this change at a rate of 1.33 milliseconds per century, the fastest in the last 3.6 million years.

Russia summons UK, French ambassadors over Bryansk missile attack
Mar 14, 2026Politics
Russia summons UK, French ambassadors over Bryansk missile attack

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday summoned the ambassadors of the United Kingdom and France to Moscow and lodged a strong protest over a Ukrainian missile attack on the Bryansk region, blaming the two European countries for their involvement in the attack.

US, EU call to end incitement against Rwandophones in DRC
Mar 6, 2026Politics
US, EU call to end incitement against Rwandophones in DRC

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) has expressed deep alarm over ongoing violations of fragile ceasefires in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Prime Insurance celebrates youth and resilience at Tour du Rwanda 2026
Feb 23, 2026Sports
Prime Insurance celebrates youth and resilience at Tour du Rwanda 2026

For the ninth consecutive year, Prime Insurance Ltd has proudly continued its cherished tradition at the prestigious Tour du Rwanda 2026.

Kirehe District Hospital gets Rwf3 billion surgical services facility
Feb 21, 2026Health
Kirehe District Hospital gets Rwf3 billion surgical services facility

Kirehe District Hospital has acquired a new building dedicated to surgical services, a development expected to ease pressure on referral hospitals in Kigali by enabling more procedures to be performed locally.

4 South Africans return home after being lured into Russia-Ukraine conflict
Feb 20, 2026Uncategorized
4 South Africans return home after being lured into Russia-Ukraine conflict

South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed Wednesday that four South African nationals who were reportedly lured into fighting for Russian-linked forces in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have returned to South Africa, according to local media reports.

Col Charles Sumanyi sworn in as Rwanda’s Military Prosecutor General
Feb 19, 2026News
Col Charles Sumanyi sworn in as Rwanda’s Military Prosecutor General

Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva on Thursday, February 19, 2025, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Col Charles Sumanyi, the newly appointed Military Prosecutor General, and reminded him of the critical importance of integrity in his role.

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