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An unnamed Southern African country is said to have paid a Ugandan military official to monitor Ugandan army communications.
Africa
Southern African country paid $300,000 to Ugandan official for monitoring 'army communications’
Rwanda National Police participated in the UAE Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Challenge, which kicked off on Saturday, February 1, at Al Ruwayyah Training City in Dubai.
Security
How Rwanda Police teams are performing at UAE SWAT Challenge
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lay a wreath at the National Heroes Mausoleum to honour national heroes, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
Heroes Day: Kagame urges Rwandans to uphold unity, truth
President Paul Kagame held talks with his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Saturday, February 1. Courtesy
Security
Kagame, Senegal president discuss bilateral ties, security
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe had a call with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola on Thursday, January 30. 
Africa
Nduhungirehe, South Africa foreign minister discuss DR Congo crisis
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Security
PHOTOS: EAPCCO SWAT challenge ends with call to make it regular
A total of 531 Special Operations Force personnel,  complete 11 months of specialized combat training course at the Nasho Basic Military Training Centre, Kirehe District. Courtesy
Security
PHOTOS: Rwanda gets over 500 special operations force personnel
Major General Wilson Gumisiriza, Commander of the Mechanised Infantry Division, briefs the Rwanda Security Forces contingent ahead of their deployment to Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique on January 30.
Security
PHOTOS: Gen Gumisiriza briefs troops ahead of Mozambique deployment
Participants during  the first edition of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) challenge at the Counter Terrorism Training Centre, Mayange in Bugesera District
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Rwanda hosts first East African police SWAT challenge
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Technology
DeepSeek: Chinese AI chatbot takes tech world by storm
The Inspector General of Police  CG Felix Namuhoranye addresses delegates at  the 49th Permanent Coordinating Committee meeting of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation (EAPCCO) in Kigali, on Monday, January 27
Security
Namuhoranye calls for regional efforts to tackle criminal networks at police meeting
Terrorism suspect Salman Khan who was arrested by Rwanda, seen here at the Kigali International Airport at the handover on Wednesday, November 27. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
International
Interpol arrests 37 terror suspects in East Africa
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Africa
Dozens of Congolese soldiers flee to Rwanda
Kenyan President William Ruto, who chairs the East African Community (EAC) on Sunday, January 26, delivered his remarks on security situation in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa
Ruto to convene EAC leaders after M23 rebels surround Goma
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have said they will march on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on Monday, January 27, if government forces (FARDC) do not lay down their weapons. Courtesy
Africa
M23 threatens to occupy Goma on Monday
Some Congolese residents who crossed the border to Rwanda on Sunday, January 26. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa
Rwanda condemns ‘misguided, manipulative’ statements on DR Congo crisis
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo said on Sunday, January 26, “the airspace over Goma is now closed.
Africa
DR Congo: M23 rebels say Goma airspace closed
Two senior six students at Groupe Scolaire Mutongo, in Rusizi District, were arrested after allegedly attempting to poison fellow students’ food using rodenticide.
Crime
Rusizi: Two students arrested over food poisoning

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