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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
Rayon Sports celebrate the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup title after edging Kenyan champions Gor Mahia 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium on Friday. Photos by Kellya Keza
Football

Rayon Sports win CECAFA Kagame Cup after 28-year wait

Friday, August 07, 2026
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
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
Rwanda national team players who will represent the country at the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket. Courtesy
Basketball

What you need to know about 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Rayon Sports players celebrate their 3-1 victory over South Sudan's Jamus SC in the CECAFA Kagame Cup semifinal at Kigali Pele Stadium on Tuesday, August 4. The Blues will face Kenyan giants Gor Mahia in Friday's final at Amahoro Stadium as they seek their second CECAFA Club Championship title. Photos by Kellya Keza
Football

PHOTOS: Rayon see off Jamus to reach first CECAFA Kagame Cup final

Tuesday, August 04, 2026