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French prosecutors have requested a 15-year prison sentence for Claude Muhayimana, who is being tried for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Crime

Genocide: French prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for Muhayimana

Friday, February 27, 2026
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Security

PHOTOS: RDF army chief on official visit to Mozambique

Friday, February 27, 2026
Peter Kwisanga, the National Handball Team goalkeeper. Rwanda’s fearless last line of defence and national team captain.
Handball

Peter Kwisanga: From humble beginnings to Rwanda's handball ace

Friday, February 27, 2026
French troops trained the Interahamwe militia shortly before the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Bureaucracy and key individuals orchestrated the genocide against the Tutsi

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Rwandan youth and their parents from Belgium arrived in Rwanda for a 10-day cultural study tour. Captured here at Kinigi after visiting different place in Musanze.

From weaponized youth to architects of Rwanda’s future

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Some of the artillery weapons seized by M23 at Goma International Airport last month, as seen in February 2025. Photo by James Munyaneza.

Minembwe mirrors Goma’s militarization before Gen. Cirimwami’s death

Monday, February 23, 2026
Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel leader.
International

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel leader

Monday, February 23, 2026
Gen. Sultan Makenga (L) interacts with AFC M23 Spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka. File
Africa

Kanyuka: Kinshasa's drone strikes continue in violation of ceasefire

Sunday, February 22, 2026
Construction works of Gishanda dam, that is expected to be finished by August, will support a cooperative of 560 farmers growing avocado and mangoes.
Environment

Inside Kayonza's irrigation bid to mitigate climate change impacts

Sunday, February 22, 2026
The three-day meeting brought together senior officers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 2nd and 5th Divisions and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 2nd Infantry Division, deployed along the shared border.
Security

Musanze: UPDF, RDF officers conclude proximity commander’s meeting

Friday, February 20, 2026
Officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), together with commanders from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) visit Mutobo Demobilisation Centre in Musanze. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: RDF, UPDF officers visit Mutobo demob centre

Friday, February 20, 2026
United States President Donald Trump.
Science

Trump orders US govt to release files on alien life

Friday, February 20, 2026