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Hurricane Melissa struck the Caribbean region in late October 2025, leaving widespread destruction across several countries, with Jamaica suffering the heaviest impact. Internet
International

Hurricane Melissa: What awaits RDF engineers in Jamaica

Friday, January 16, 2026
Col Moses Kayigamba, the leader of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Engineer Contingent deployed to Jamaica during the Welcoming ceremony on Thursday, January 15. Courtesy
Economy

How Rwanda, Jamaica relations evolved over the years

Friday, January 16, 2026
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International

PHOTOS: RDF engineer contingent arrives in Jamaica

Friday, January 16, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva meets with Leung Chun-Ying, Chairman of GX Foundation, a Hong Kong–based charitable organization providing global medical and public health assistance.
Health

PM Nsengiyumva, GX Foundation boss discuss health sector partnership

Thursday, January 15, 2026
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with the newly appointed Qatar’s Ambassador Mansour bin Ali Fahad Al-Shahwani Al-Hajri at Village Urugwiro on January 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame receives credentials from new Qatar, Japan envoys

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force soldiers board a plane to Jamaica to support the Caribbean nation's recovery from Hurricane Melissa in 2024. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: RDF sends military engineers to support Jamaica's recovery from hurricane impact

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Nyarugenge Primary Court on Monday heard the case of popular Rwandan Disc jockey (DJ) Arnaud De Bosscher Shema, widely known as DJ Toxxyk, who is facing four criminal charges. Courtesy
Crime

DJ Toxxyk pleads guilty to manslaughter, fleeing accident scene

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Nyamata Primary Court has granted bail to Hassan Bahame, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre. Courtesy
Crime

Gitagata rehab boss Bahame released on bail

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Police FC captain Zidane Nsabimana wins the ball during a goalless draw against SC Kiyovu on Sunday, January 11. Courtesy
Football

SC Kiyovu hold Police as Bugesera beat Etincelles in Rubavu

Sunday, January 11, 2026
AFC/M23 fighters seen patrolling the Rusizi border post after the they captured Bukavu city in South Kivu on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Regional defence ministers meet in Zambia over DR Congo crisis

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Nyarugenge Primary Court has postponed to January 14, the bail hearing of disc jockey Arnaud Shema, also known as DJ Toxxyk. Courtesy
Crime

DJ Toxxyk bail hearing postponed

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
The Africa Drone Forum (ADF), the continent’s largest network for drone professionals, is scheduled to take place from September 4 to 5. File
Technology

Six key technology events coming to Kigali in 2026

Monday, January 05, 2026