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Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) have unveiled a new set of insignias across its services, reinforcing its institutional identity and military heritage. Courtesy
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RDF unveils new military insignias as Rwanda marks Liberation Day

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Mohamed Salah (R) of Egypt celebrates scoring with his teammate Emam Ashour during a group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt beat Australia on penalties to qualify for last 16. (Xinhua)

World Cup: Egypt beat Australia on penalties to book last-16 place

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the Defence Spokesperson and Director General of International Military Cooperation delivered a lecture to members of Itorero Indangamirwa Cohort 16 at the Gabiro Military Training Centre
Security

Gen Karuretwa urges young Rwandans to be active contributors to development

Friday, July 03, 2026
President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo visits the Rwanda Security Force (RSF) Headquarters in Mocímboa da Praia District. COURTESY
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Mozambique president hails Rwanda's security role in Cabo Delgado

Friday, July 03, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium. Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to qualify to the last 16. (Xinhua)

Portugal score in stoppage-time to go past Croatia

Friday, July 03, 2026
Spanish fans react at past game. Spain on Thursday beat Austria 3-0 to qualify for last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. (Photo by Xinhua)

Spain dominate in win over Austria to reach World Cup last 16

Friday, July 03, 2026
The Black Stars advanced from Group L after defeating Panama 1-0, holding England to a goalless draw and narrowly losing 2-1 to Croatia. Courtesy

Africa’s World Cup hopes continue as four more nations eye last 16 berth

Friday, July 03, 2026
Two Rwanda Defence Force officers, Maj Caleb Kamuntu and Maj J.D. Mageza Gasasira, successfully completed the Senior Command and Staff Course at Kimaka, Jinja, Uganda.
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RDF officers complete course in Uganda

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Every year, thousands of African students leave Nairobi, Kigali, Lagos, Accra and Kampala, for universities across Europe and North America.

Black fatigue beyond the Diaspora: The hidden journey of African students abroad

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Members of the FDLR genocidal group captured by M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo were handed to Rwandan authorities in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

My weird feeling about U.S. sanctions against Rwandan individuals and entities

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Folarin Balogun of the United States celebrates after scoring during the round of 32 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. (Xinhua photo)

Ten-man USA beat Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Players of Belgium celebrate scoring during a group G match on June 26, 2026. Belgium came from behind to beat Senegal 3-2. (Xinhua)

Tielemans' late penalty completes Belgium's comeback against Senegal

Thursday, July 02, 2026