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The Banyamulenge community have expressed their frustration with South African television Newzroom Afrika, for giving a platform to RNC founder Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa. File
Africa
Banyamulenge condemn South Africa-based fugitive Kayumba Nyamwasa claims
RNP SWAT Team One at the UAE SWAT Challenge
Security
Rwanda Police breaks own record in Obstacle Course at UAE SWAT Challenge
Joseph Bahati Musanga was appointed governor of North Kivu, according to the announcement signed by AFC coordinator Corneille Nangaa.
Africa
AFC/M23 appoints new governor for North Kivu
Patrick Muyaya, the Spokesperson of the Congolese government.
Africa
DR Congo restricts social media after M23 captured Goma
Gen Rudzani Maphwanya, the Chief of the South African National Defence Force. Courtesy
Africa
South African military chief confirms FARDC fired rockets into Rwanda
South African lawmaker Carl Niehaus on Tuesday, February 4, criticised the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya.
Africa
SANDF chief ‘ignored’ year-long parliamentary summons on DR Congo mandate
President Paul Kagame  during an interview with CNN on Monday, February 3.
Africa
Kagame: Support for FDLR, collabo with mercenaries can’t be business as usual
Bertrand Bisimwa, M23's political leader and Corneille Nangaa, the leader of a political-military coalition, Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) during a press conference in Goma on Thursday, January 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
M23 rebels declare unilateral ceasefire
Refugees from Goma on their arrival in Rwanda on Monday on January 27. EAC, SADC Presidents have confirmed their  participation in DR Congo conflict talks to be held in Dar Es Salaam. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
EAC, SADC Presidents confirm participation in DR Congo conflict talks
An unnamed Southern African country is said to have paid a Ugandan military official to monitor Ugandan army communications.
Africa
Southern African country paid $300,000 to Ugandan official for monitoring 'army communications’
Rwanda National Police participated in the UAE Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Challenge, which kicked off on Saturday, February 1, at Al Ruwayyah Training City in Dubai.
Security
How Rwanda Police teams are performing at UAE SWAT Challenge
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lay a wreath at the National Heroes Mausoleum to honour national heroes, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
Heroes Day: Kagame urges Rwandans to uphold unity, truth
President Paul Kagame held talks with his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Saturday, February 1. Courtesy
Security
Kagame, Senegal president discuss bilateral ties, security
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe had a call with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola on Thursday, January 30. 
Africa
Nduhungirehe, South Africa foreign minister discuss DR Congo crisis
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Security
PHOTOS: EAPCCO SWAT challenge ends with call to make it regular
A total of 531 Special Operations Force personnel,  complete 11 months of specialized combat training course at the Nasho Basic Military Training Centre, Kirehe District. Courtesy
Security
PHOTOS: Rwanda gets over 500 special operations force personnel
Major General Wilson Gumisiriza, Commander of the Mechanised Infantry Division, briefs the Rwanda Security Forces contingent ahead of their deployment to Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique on January 30.
Security
PHOTOS: Gen Gumisiriza briefs troops ahead of Mozambique deployment
Participants during  the first edition of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) challenge at the Counter Terrorism Training Centre, Mayange in Bugesera District
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Rwanda hosts first East African police SWAT challenge

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