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Swimmers race along Karongi shores during the inaugural Swim/Skate Endurance Challenge on Saturday, August 1. Courtesy photos

We left Karongi, but its shores still call to us

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Maj. Gen. Vincent Nyakarundi briefs Rwanda Security forces preparing to deploy to Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, on Thursday, July 30. Courtesy
Security

Gen Nyakarundi briefs RDF, Police contingent ahead of Mozambique deployment

Thursday, July 30, 2026
The newly appointed officials, Brig Gen Innocent Munyengango as Chief Executive Officer of Aviation Travel and Logistics Holding Limited (ATL) and Jules Muheto Ndenga as Chief Executive Officer of Airport City.
Aviation

Airport City, aviation and logistics body get new bosses

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Ministers, chiefs of security organs and local government officials meet in Kigali on Wednesday, July 29. The meeting aimed at discussing on the need to strengthen efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among young people. Courtesy
Health

Govt renews efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
President Paul Kagame addresses participants of the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

‘Be problem solvers, not complainers,’ Kagame tells youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
President Paul Kagame addresses participants of the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28.
Rwanda

Kagame tasks Itorero youth to protect Rwanda’s progress

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The two-week study tour in Rwanda aimed at strengthening professional military cooperation and gaining insights into the country's remarkable transformation in security, governance and post-conflict recovery.
Security

PHOTOS: Zimbabwe military officers in Rwanda for study tour

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
President Paul Kagame met with the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kagame meets with Itorero Indangamirwa participants

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Officials during celebrations marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Kigali on Thursday, July 22. Photos by Kellya Keza
Security

PHOTOS: Rwanda, China highlight growing military cooperation

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Officials and representatives of the 16th cohort of Itorero Indangamirwa lay a wreath in honour of victims of the gEnocide against the Tutsi at Kiziguro Genocide Memorial in Gatsibo District Wednesday, July 22.
Rwanda

Indangamirwa youth vow to champion unity, fight Genocide denial

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Spain lifted their second World Cup title at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on Sunday, July 19 after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Courtesy

The World Cup that ended one era and introduced another

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
President Paul Kagame addresses the RPF-Inkotanyi Bureau Politique meeting in Kigali, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kagame said Rwanda will continue speaking out about its regional security threats, particularly the presence of the FDLR genocidal militia. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Security

Kagame vows to keep speaking out on FDLR threat: ‘I will only shut up when I’m dead’

Saturday, July 18, 2026