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MY 2 CENTS: Is Europe still standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the U.S.?

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Rayon Sports, on Thursday night, defeated Police FC 4–2 in a penalty shootout to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Peace Cup at Kigali Pelé Stadium. Courtesy
Football

Rayon beat Police to reach Peace Cup semis

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Sheikh Mussa Fasil Harerimana greets Deputy Ombudsman Abbas Mukama as RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga (2nd Right), looks on during the prayer on Eid al-Fitr at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, March 20. All Photos by Craish Bahizi

PICTORIAL: How Eid al-Fitr celebrations unfolded in Kigali

Friday, March 20, 2026
President Kagame meets with graduate students and fellows from the Harvard Kennedy School,who are concluding their week-long Harvard Rwanda Trek 2026.
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kagame talks governance with visiting Harvard, Tufts students

Thursday, March 19, 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
Spokesperson, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, pose for a photo with a delegation from Havard University.
Education

PHOTOS: Visiting Harvard students briefed on RDF's transformation journey

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Amb Martin Ngoga, Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, presented his Letters of Credence to Jamaica’s Governor-General, Patrick Allen, during a ceremony held in Kingston on Tuesday, March 17.
International

Amb. Ngoga accredited as High Commissioner to Jamaica

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Rwanda Security Forces in Cabo Delgado. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Security

Before and after Rwanda sent troops to Mozambique

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
REG won Game 2 in volleyball league playoffs on Tuesday, March 17, at Petit Stade to send Kepler on the brink of elimination. courtesy photos
Volleyball

REG VC close in on finals after Game 2 win over Kepler VC

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Security

PHOTOS: Close to 500 complete military career courses at Gabiro

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A Rwanda Defence Force contingent of engineers arrive at Kigali International Airport after completing a two-month humanitarian mission in Jamaica on Monday, March 16. In his welcome remarks, the Chief of Staff of the Reserve Force, Maj. Gen Alex Kagame, commended the deployment, noting that the 100 officers demonstrated RDF values of selflessness, vigilance, discipline and cooperation while supporting recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Security

Jamaica hails RDF engineer contingent

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