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(L-R) Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe, Amb Lt Gen (Rtd) Frank Mushyo Kamanzi, Executive Director of ISCA, Defence Minister Juvenal Marizamunda at the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) High-Level Discussion opened in Kigali on Wednesday, August 12.
Security

Is Africa ready for autonomous warfare?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Officers arrive to attend the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) High-Level Discussion opened in Kigali on Wednesday, August 12. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Technology

Nduhungirehe stresses Africa's need to develop AI systems for security

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Graduates demonstrate their acquired skills during the graduation ceremony of 146 officers and other ranks who successfully completed 07 weeks of intensive Military Police Training. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Over 140 RDF officers complete military police training

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the Director General of International Military Cooperation and Defence Spokesperson, briefs Defence Attachés (DAs) accredited to Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 11. Courtesy
Security

RDF briefs defence attaches on regional security, peace operations

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
A 566 new soldiers formally enrolled into the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) after successfully completing six months of basic military training.
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Nearly 700 CAR soldiers graduate from RDF-led training

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga speaks to the journalists in Uganda. Courtesy
Rwanda

Africa must end reliance on external donors for peace efforts – Rwivanga

Monday, August 10, 2026
AI-generated image showing two adolescents share a light-hearted moment outdoors, highlighting the importance of healthy communication, mutual respect and informed choices in adolescent relationships.

Why Rwanda needs ‘Romeo and Juliet law' for consensual adolescent relationships

Monday, August 10, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses 769 graduates who completed the civic education programme, at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre in Gabiro. Photo Kellya Keza
Security

PM tips Indangamirwa graduates on discipline, integrity

Monday, August 10, 2026
Some of the 769 young people demonstrate smo skills acquired during the graduation of 16th cohort of Itorero Indangamirwa on Monday, August 10. Photos by Kellya Keza
Security

PHOTOS: Over 700 youths graduate from Itorero Indangamirwa

Monday, August 10, 2026
Rayon Sports new signing Mohamed Ouattara previously played for Simba SC, among other clubs. Courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports sign Ivorian defender Mohamed Ouattara

Monday, August 10, 2026
President of Uganda Museveni meets with AU Facilitators on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process on February 3, in Kampala. Courtesy

The Great Lakes paradox: Three decades of diplomacy without durable peace

Saturday, August 08, 2026
Pentagon releases fresh UFO videos in new document dump.
International

Pentagon UFO files show mysterious orb zipping over homes

Saturday, August 08, 2026