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 Alexis Kayinamura
Alexis Kayinamura
The National Dialogue Council was last held in January 2024 and brought together about 1,500 delegates from government, private sector, civil society and Rwandans in the Diaspora among others. Courtesy
Rwanda
Umushyikirano returns after one-year break
APR FC beat AS Kigali 3-0 in the semifinal to secure a place in the final. Courtesy
Football
APR FC thrash AS Kigali 3–0 to reach Heroes Cup final
Bwiza Riverside Homes project was among the facilities designated to accommodate migrants from the UK under the Rwanda–UK immigration deal. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
International
Rwanda explains arbitration case against UK over cancelled migration partnership
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
Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana was on Saturday, January 24. appointed as Presidential Pilot and Advisor to the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on Air Force matters
Politics
Kagame appoints Brig Gen Gasana as presidential pilot, advisor on Air Force matters
The AFCM23 rebel movement has said the DR Congo government has shut down all telecommunications networks in Uvira and surrounding areas.
Africa
Kinshasa cuts telecoms in Uvira to hide abuses, says AFC/M23
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Other Sports
RGP end Drums’ dominance to win pool table championship
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Politics
Kagame congratulates Museveni on re-election
President Kagame (c) chats with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and CAF President Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18.
Football
PHOTOS: Kagame watches as Senegal lift AFCON 2025 in Rabat
Team doctor Charles Mugemana, and Rayon Sports officials while recognising him for his services in the club. Dr. Charles Mugemana, a long-serving team doctor at Rayon Sports, has passed away after a prolonged illness. Courtesy
Football
Rayon Sports team doctor Mugemana passes away
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Rwanda
Kagame hosts outgoing US Ambassador Eric Kneedler
Rwandan producer Element Eleéeeh won Best Producer of the year at the 9th AFRIMA. Photo courtesy
Music
Element Eleéeeh scoops AFRIMA 2025 Best Producer Award
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has corrected his Foreign Minister Edouard Bizimana, who accused Qatar of a negative role in the efforts to end conflict in eastern DR Congo
International
Burundian minister forced to delete post accusing U.S, Qatar of corruption
Some of the  240 children  during an initiative that aims to develop their football skills, gain match experience, and celebrate the festive season.
Football
Amavubi duo drive youth football growth through grassroots tournament
President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, addresses officers of the Rwanda Defence Force, Rwanda National Police and Rwanda Correctional Services in Gabiro on August 25, 2025. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Security
Kagame hails security organs for safeguarding stability in end-of-year message
The AFC/M23 movement senior officials pose for a photo during a past  event in eastern DR Congo. File
Africa
AFC/M23 says will withdraw from city of Uvira
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Tennis
Redemption in Kigali: Houkes completes Rwanda Open mission
Moroccan star Yassine Dlimi will face top see Max Houkes in Rwanda Open final on Sunday-courtesy
Tennis
Rwanda Open: Dlimi ends Denolly’s reign, joins Houkes to the final

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