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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

Thursday, October 01, 2026
FERWAFA president Fabrice Shema Ngoga has resigned from his position. Courtesy
Football

FERWAFA boss Shema steps down

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Maj Gen Sylvain Ekenge has been reappointed the spokesperson of the Congolese armed forces.
Editorial

Ekenge’s return casts doubt on DR Congo peace process

Monday, September 28, 2026
Mercenaries who were fighting alongside FDLR genocidal group and FARDC and its coalition during a war against M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Courtesy...

Who watches the Human Rights watchers in Africa?

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and his Burundian counterpart, Évariste Ndayishimiye.

Why Burundi and DR Congo keep invoking Rwanda

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Claudette Irere, launches the PISA 2025 field trial test at Lycée de Kigali on May 27, 2024. Courtesy
Education

What is PISA and why does it matter?

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Aston Villa legend James Chester named a baby mountain gorilla Ndongozi, meaning “Leader,”
Tourism

PHOTOS: 22 names for baby gorillas and what they mean

Friday, September 04, 2026
Kwita Izina event took place in Kinigi in Musanze District. All photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Gorilla conservation must go with citizen welfare, says PM

Friday, September 04, 2026
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Rwanda

Kwita Izina: Key facts as 22 baby gorillas are given names

Friday, September 04, 2026
A man identified as Bonheur Dieudonne, whom Burundian police presented to journalists as a Rwandan national recruited by RED-Tabara in eastern DR Congo. 
Rwanda

Analysts criticize Burundi’s latest attempt to link Rwanda with RED-Tabara

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Tupac Shakur was killed in a 1996 shooting in Los Angeles

Ex-gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of Tupac Shakur murder

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Inside Tales House London, a luxury retail space showcasing African fashion and diaspora brands, where Rwandan designers will have their pieces available for retail. COURTESY
Fashion

UK retail firm opens doors to Rwanda's emerging fashion brands

Friday, August 28, 2026