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From left: Rwanda’s foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and DR Congo's foreign minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner during the signing of the Rwanda–DR Congo Peace Agreement on June 27, 2025. Courtesy.

When diplomacy demands insecurity: Rethinking sovereignty, self-defence and collective security in the 21st Century

Thursday, August 06, 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.
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
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
Aimé Abizera, CEO, Canal+ Telecom Rwanda speaks at the launch of CanalBox's ultra-fast, unlimited fiber network in Musanze, making it the third district in Rwanda to benefit from the connectivity.
Featured

CanalBox launches fibre internet services in Musanze

Friday, July 17, 2026
Amb. Jacqueline Mukangira and India's Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita. courtesy
Economy

Kwibohora: Amb. Mukangira courts Indian investors

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) medical personnel interacting with a patient during the nationwide free medical outreach campaign under the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2026. The initiative concluded on July 4 at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru District as Rwanda marked the 32nd Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32). According to the statistics, more than 30,000 people across the country received free treatment for various illnesses, including over 8,000 patients who benefited from services at Munini Hospital. Courtesy.

How Rwanda's Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme is redefining national security and development

Tuesday, July 07, 2026