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The East African Community's new Secretary-General, Stephen Patrick Mbundi, will assumeoffice on April 25. Courtesy

Nyerere’s legacy, Mbundi’s mandate: The test facing EAC’s new Secretary-General

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A monument depicting how RPA fighters rescued Tutsi who had fled into a Catholic church during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Inkotanyi spirit built the state, but does it run it?

Thursday, April 16, 2026
President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro Stadium during the presidential inauguration ceremony on August 11, 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Education

National Defence University takes shape with President as Chancellor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
President of DR Congo Felix Tshisekedi and Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye

The calculated historical blindness of Burundi and DR Congo

Monday, April 13, 2026
Equity Bank's commitment to customer protection and financial stability was demonstrated by its swift provisioning for any potential shortfall, fully immunising its customers and operations without causing market destabilisation or erosion of public trust. Courtesy

How banks are pioneering 'first responders' in coordinated defence against cyber attacks

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has revealed that it closed two bases in the country.
International

UN mission in CAR closes two bases

Monday, March 23, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga said the construction of the university is already underway in Bumbogo, Gasabo District in Kigali. Courtesy
Security

RDF spokesperson outlines plan for National Defence University

Friday, March 20, 2026
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Security

PHOTOS: Close to 500 complete military career courses at Gabiro

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Command and Staff College in Musanze District launched its first International Relations and Security Course on Monday, March 16. Courtesy
Security

RDF Command and Staff College launches first course on int'l relations, security

Monday, March 16, 2026
Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the Army Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), briefed a joint contingent of RDF and Rwanda National Police officers who are departing for Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Security

PHOTOS: Gen Nyakarundi briefs troops ahead of deployment to Mozambique

Friday, March 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, alongside Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga and Maj. Gen. Denis Rutaha, Commandant of the Gabiro Combat Training Centre, follow a military combat presentation during the pass-out ceremony for career courses at the training centre in Gatsibo District on August 25, 2025.   Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

What to know as parliament approves National Defence University

Thursday, March 12, 2026
President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi signed the Washington Accords on Thursday, December 4, 2025, witnessed by US President Donald Trump. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Why U.S. sanctions against RDF undermine peace process

Wednesday, March 11, 2026