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President Paul Kagame on Thursday, January 29, appointed Brigadier General Jean-Paul Nyirubutama (L) as Deputy Senior Defence Advisor at the Office of the President, and James Wizeye as Deputy Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS). Courtesy.
Security

Nyirubutama named deputy presidential security advisor as NISS gets new deputy boss

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Both delegations pose for a photo on Wednesday, January 28.
Security

Defence minister hosts visiting Namibian MPs

Thursday, January 29, 2026
On March 1, 2025, AFC-M23 handed over Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal group FDLR and other members to Rubavu District officials. Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

A year without FDLR threat on Rwandan border

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Some of the weapons and ammunitions that were seized by M23 in eastern DR Congo. Photo by James Munyaneza
Africa

Twelve months after Goma’s fall, peace efforts still limp

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Nearly 300 European mercenaries, mostly from Romanian contractors, surrendered after Goma's fall. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo: A look back at major events after the fall of Goma

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Africa

Goma’s streets, markets, and people one year under AFC/M23

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Brig. Gen. Godfrey Gasana (left) hands over the position of Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff to Colonel Dan Gatsinzi during a ceremony at Rwanda Defence Force Headquarters in Kimihurura on Monday, January 26. COURTESY
Security

PHOTOS: Col Gatsinzi takes over as deputy Air Force chief

Monday, January 26, 2026
Some members of the FDLR genocidal group captured by M23 during a handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

What next after defecting from FDLR? Reintegration, truth, and the unlearning of a sacred lie

Monday, January 26, 2026
Banyamulenge civilians flee Uvira following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 from the city. Courtesy
Africa

Human rights violations on rise in Uvira after AFC/M23 pullout – activist

Friday, January 23, 2026
Engineer Musoni's construction project at Kibagabaga. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Engineer Musoni on turning architectural skill into enterprise

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force Engineer Contingent rehabilitates a residential house damaged by Hurricane Melissa in 2025, during the launch of a joint reconstruction project on Monday, January 19, in Montego
Editorial

RDF’s humanitarian act in Jamaica redefines conventional military service

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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International

PHOTOS: RDF contingent begins construction works in Jamaica

Tuesday, January 20, 2026