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 Alexis Kayinamura
Alexis Kayinamura
Vivian van de Perre, who is serving in acting capacity, arrived in a UN helicopter in the rebel-controlled Goma on Thurdsay, February 12. Courtesy
Africa
MONUSCO boss arrives in Goma to advance ceasefire monitoring
Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy.
Africa
Nduhungirehe presses AU, UN over DR Congo’s use of mercenaries
The United Nations announced plans to deploy MONUSCO troops to Uvira to monitor the ceasefire. PHOTO COURTESY OF UN PEACEKEEPING
Africa
DR Congo: MONUSCO to deploy in Uvira to monitor ceasefire
Al Hilal SC players dribble past  APR FC players during a 2–0 victory over APR FC at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Tuesday, February 10. Courtesy
Football
PHOTOS: Al Hilal SC beat APR FC to reclaim top spot
Rayon Sports players celebrate  a narrow 1–0 victory over AS Kigali at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy
Football
Rayon Sports overcome AS Kigali to end five-game winless run
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Football
Mukura in dilemma after Ishimwe’s controversial transfer to APR
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Africa
AFC/M23 draws "red line" over air strikes out of Kisangani airport killing civilians
Rwandan long-distance runner John Hakizimana  won a bronze medal at the Dubai Marathon on Sunday, January 1. Courtesy
Marathoner Hakizimana back to podium after two-year break
AFC M23 deputy coordinatyor, Dr Freddy Kaniki, comforts a member of the Banyamulenge community who fled atrocities in Uvira to Kamanyola in January. Photo by Teddy Mazina
Africa
South Kivu: AFC/M23 warns of “imminent genocide” against Banyamulenge civilians
Police FC won the 2026 Heroes Cup title after defeating APR FC in a penalty shootout at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Kellya Keza and Olivier Mugwiza
Football
PHOTOS: Police FC edge APR FC on penalties to lift 2026 Heroes Cup
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Football
Republican Guard edge Special Operations Force to win RDF Inter-Force title
Rwandan international player Hakim Sahabo is in talks with Greek Super League side AEK Athens F.C.
Football
Hakim Sahabo reportedly in talks with Greek club
TotalEnergies in Cabo Delgado. The Mozambican government and TotalEnergies have announced the restart of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Internet
Security
TotalEnergies resumes Mozambique LNG project as security returns
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, January 29, appointed Brigadier General Jean-Paul Nyirubutama (L) as Deputy Senior Defence Advisor at the Office of the President, and James Wizeye as Deputy Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS). Courtesy.
Security
Nyirubutama named deputy presidential security advisor as NISS gets new deputy boss
Police FC striker Lague Byiringiro and teammates celebrate the goal 1–0 in a tense Heroes Cup semifinal at Kigali Pele Stadium on Thursday, January 29. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Football
Byiringiro’s penalty sends Police FC into Heroes Cup final
The National Dialogue Council was last held in January 2024 and brought together about 1,500 delegates from government, private sector, civil society and Rwandans in the Diaspora among others. Courtesy
Rwanda
Umushyikirano returns after one-year break
APR FC beat AS Kigali 3-0 in the semifinal to secure a place in the final. Courtesy
Football
APR FC thrash AS Kigali 3–0 to reach Heroes Cup final
Bwiza Riverside Homes project was among the facilities designated to accommodate migrants from the UK under the Rwanda–UK immigration deal. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
International
Rwanda explains arbitration case against UK over cancelled migration partnership

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