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 Jesca Mutamba
Jesca Mutamba
Rwanda Patriotic Army during the liberation war. October 1, 2026, marks 36 years since young Rwandans in exile took up arms and crossed from Uganda into Rwanda to begin the liberation struggle. Courtesy
Security
Patriotism Day: 36 years after liberation struggle began, youth reflect on key lessons, RPA sacrifice
Major General Sylvain Ekenge  was reappointed as spokesperson of the Congolese armed forces (FARDC).
Africa
Banyamulenge group petitions Tshisekedi, UN boss over Ekenge’s return as FARDC spokesperson
Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Martin Ngoga, addresses the United Nations Security Council  on Tuesday, September 29.
Africa
Ngoga: Ethnic violence against Banyamulenge 'too obvious to be concealed'
Some members of FDLR genocidal group  captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Africa
Rwanda demands accountability for DR Congo failure to neutralise FDLR
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Africa
Nduhungirehe condemns Ekenge's return as FARDC mouthpiece
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolee Uwimana speaks after participating in the monthly Umuganda in Kabaya village, Ruhengeri cell, Muhoza sector in Musanze District on Saturday, September 26.
Rwanda
Minister Uwimana urges parents to return to family duties
Various officials join with Musanze residents for the run. Photo credit, Faustin Nkurunziza.
Health
PHOTOS: Musanze lights up for night run against drug abuse
Nduhungirehe speaks to the UN as Rwanda took over the chaimanship of the G77 and China.
International
Rwanda to lead largest UN coalition of developing countries
Marizamunda (5th from right) and RDF's Chief of Defence Staff Mubarakh Muganga (on his left) pose for a photo with officers from the RDF and other security institutions during the launch of the course.
Security
PHOTOS: Defence minister opens inaugural National Defence College course
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Rwanda
Northern Province: Youth tipped on making healthy lifestyle choices
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, during the interview with the Chinese media house. Courtesy
Economy
Trade, investment the future of Rwanda-China relations, says Nduhungirehe
Residents in Minembwe in South Kivu Province in DR Congo.
Africa
DR Congo: Concern as Minembwe faces another blockade
Nduhungirehe and his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos sign the agreement on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
International
Rwanda, Cyprus sign air services agreement to boost connectivity
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani hosted Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot in Doha in June 2025. Courtesy
Rwanda
Qatar welcomes restoration of Rwanda-Belgium diplomatic ties
Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda, Gao Wenqi and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Usta Kaitesi as China marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Business
China-Rwanda ties grow in trade, investment
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Security
Mozambique: Rwandan forces join Palma community for cleanup exercise
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Rwanda
Senior Ghana military officers in Rwanda for study tour
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has hailed Louise Mushikiwabo’s eight-year record at the helm of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). Courtesy
International
New York: PM rallies support for Mushikiwabo’s third term at OIF

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