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'Don't Diminish Yourselves,' Kagame Tells Rwandans

Rwanda

'Don't Diminish Yourselves,' Kagame Tells Rwandans

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 17, 2026 0

Wikileaks: Évariste Ndayishimiye and CNDD-FDD, Power Behind Burundi’s “Mafia” State

Regional

Wikileaks: Évariste Ndayishimiye and CNDD-FDD, Power Behind Burundi’s “Mafia” State

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 15, 2026 0

Kagame in Doha to pay last respects to Qatar’s former Emir

Asia

Kagame in Doha to pay last respects to Qatar’s former Emir

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 13, 2026 0

President Kagame, Estonian counterpart discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations

World

President Kagame, Estonian counterpart discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 9, 2026 0

Why Rwanda chooses sanctions over prematurely lifting its defensive measures

Analysis

Why Rwanda chooses sanctions over prematurely lifting its defensive measures

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 7, 2026 0

M23 has expanded to 30,000 troops, UN Experts Claim

DRCongo Crisis

M23 has expanded to 30,000 troops, UN Experts Claim

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jun 30, 2026 0

Zimbabwe Senate approves bill to extend presidential term

Africa

Zimbabwe Senate approves bill to extend presidential term

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 25, 2026 0

RDF Infantry Brigade completes advanced training at Nasho

Security

RDF Infantry Brigade completes advanced training at Nasho

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 23, 2026 0

3 Reasons President Paul Kagame Would Win a Nobel Prize if Africa Had Its Own

Analysis

3 Reasons President Paul Kagame Would Win a Nobel Prize if Africa Had Its Own

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jun 9, 2026 0

The politics behind DRC’s ICJ case against Rwanda

The politics behind DRC’s ICJ case against Rwanda

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 19, 2026 0

Angelina Jolie hails Rwandan women after Rwanda visit

Angelina Jolie hails Rwandan women after Rwanda visit

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 18, 2026 0

Top Headlines

Boukuru Knocked Out of The Voice Afrique Francophone, Sabrina Keeps Rwanda's Hop...

Entertainment Jul 18, 2026

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

Rwanda Jul 18, 2026

Congo begins first-ever lithium exports to China, unlocking the world’s largest ...

Regional Jul 18, 2026

RDF Reportedly Evaluating Precision Strike Options Against FDLR and Allied Armed...

Security Jul 17, 2026

20 schoolchildren killed in bus crash in Uganda

Regional Jul 17, 2026

'Don't Diminish Yourselves,' Kagame Tells Rwandans

Rwanda Jul 17, 2026

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say

Asia Jul 16, 2026

Kagame appoints new permanent secretaries for sports, youth ministries

Rwanda Jul 15, 2026

World

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits ...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 16, 2026 0

Kagame in Doha to pay last respects to Qatar’s former Emir

Kagame in Doha to pay last respects to Qatar’s former Emir

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 13, 2026 0

Former Emri of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

Former Emri of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 12, 2026 0

President Kagame, Estonian counterpart discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations

President Kagame, Estonian counterpart discuss ways to ...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 9, 2026 0

Iran claims drone strikes on Patriot system in Kuwait, US bases in Qatar and Bahrain

Iran claims drone strikes on Patriot system in Kuwait, ...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 9, 2026 0

Zimbabwe Senate approves bill to extend presidential term

Zimbabwe Senate approves bill to extend presidential term

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 25, 2026 0

UK to send Ukraine 150,000 drones

UK to send Ukraine 150,000 drones

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 19, 2026 0

Gen. Nyakarundi Represents Rwanda at Major Global Defense Expo in France

Gen. Nyakarundi Represents Rwanda at Major Global Defen...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 18, 2026 0

Togo’s President Gnassingbé Praises Kagame’s Efforts to Unite Africans

Togo’s President Gnassingbé Praises Kagame’s Efforts to...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 16, 2026 0

Rwanda’s first officer cadets pass out from Indian Military Academy

Rwanda’s first officer cadets pass out from Indian Mil...

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jun 14, 2026 0

The United States is asking Belgium to impose an entry ban on Congolese people.

The United States is asking Belgium to impose an entry ...

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jun 10, 2026 0

Genocide: Rwamucyo’s appeal trial set to begin in Paris

Genocide: Rwamucyo’s appeal trial set to begin in Paris

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jun 5, 2026 0

Azerbaijan advancing preparations to implement Kigali Amendment

Azerbaijan advancing preparations to implement Kigali A...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 4, 2026 0

Zimbabwe Senate approves bill to extend presidential term

Zimbabwe Senate approves bill to extend presidential term

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 25, 2026 0

Togo’s President Gnassingbé Praises Kagame’s Efforts to Unite Africans

Togo’s President Gnassingbé Praises Kagame’s Efforts to...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 16, 2026 0

Senegal president dismisses prime minister, dissolves government

Senegal president dismisses prime minister, dissolves g...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 23, 2026 0

TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil Secure US Approval for RDF Cooperation in Mozambique

TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil Secure US Approval for RDF...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 23, 2026 0

Mozambique Defence Minister Visits Rwanda Security Forces in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique Defence Minister Visits Rwanda Security Forc...

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 21, 2026 0

Mandate of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique extended for another six months

Mandate of the European Union Military Assistance Missi...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 17, 2026 0

South Africa eyes collaboration with Rwanda on nuclear energy development

South Africa eyes collaboration with Rwanda on nuclear ...

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 16, 2026 0

Military officials stress need for African self-reliance in security

Military officials stress need for African self-relianc...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 16, 2026 0

Nigeria waives visas for Rwandans

Nigeria waives visas for Rwandans

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 16, 2026 0

Cassava Technologies, Ecobank and Spiro Among Africa CEO Awards Winners

Cassava Technologies, Ecobank and Spiro Among Africa CE...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 15, 2026 0

African Unity Key to Progress, Kagame Says While Criticising Sanctions

African Unity Key to Progress, Kagame Says While Critic...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 14, 2026 0

Africa CEO Forum 2026 kicks off in Kigali with over 2,800 leaders attending

Africa CEO Forum 2026 kicks off in Kigali with over 2,8...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 14, 2026 0

Africa’s Future Must Be Driven by Africans, Kagame Says

Africa’s Future Must Be Driven by Africans, Kagame Says

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 12, 2026 0

Regional

Congo begins first-ever lithium exports to China, unlocking the world’s largest undeveloped hard-rock reserves

Congo begins first-ever lithium exports to China, unloc...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 18, 2026 0

20 schoolchildren killed in bus crash in Uganda

20 schoolchildren killed in bus crash in Uganda

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 17, 2026 0

Wikileaks: Évariste Ndayishimiye and CNDD-FDD, Power Behind Burundi’s “Mafia” State

Wikileaks: Évariste Ndayishimiye and CNDD-FDD, Power Be...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 15, 2026 0

DRC Alleges Somalia and Kenya Support M23 Rebels

DRC Alleges Somalia and Kenya Support M23 Rebels

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 15, 2026 0

Burundian Troops, Foreign Mercenaries Reportedly Head to South Kivu

Burundian Troops, Foreign Mercenaries Reportedly Head t...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 13, 2026 0

Mercenaries in DRC: Recruits from El Salvador, deployment near Rwanda, and secret contracts

Mercenaries in DRC: Recruits from El Salvador, deployme...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 11, 2026 0

Alleged Burundian Military Losses in South Kivu Raise Fresh Questions About DRC Deployment

Alleged Burundian Military Losses in South Kivu Raise F...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 10, 2026 0

Trump’s Rwanda-DRC peace claims spark fresh scrutiny

Trump’s Rwanda-DRC peace claims spark fresh scrutiny

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 9, 2026 0

Rwanda

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

Kagame vows to keep speaking out on FDLR threat: ‘I wil...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 18, 2026 0

RDF Reportedly Evaluating Precision Strike Options Against FDLR and Allied Armed Groups

RDF Reportedly Evaluating Precision Strike Options Agai...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 17, 2026 0

'Don't Diminish Yourselves,' Kagame Tells Rwandans

'Don't Diminish Yourselves,' Kagame Tells Rwandans

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 17, 2026 0

Kagame appoints new permanent secretaries for sports, youth ministries

Kagame appoints new permanent secretaries for sports, y...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 15, 2026 0

Rwanda set to receive first 40,000-tonne direct fuel shipment

Rwanda set to receive first 40,000-tonne direct fuel s...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 14, 2026 0

Rwanda Defence Force Bids Farewell to Retiring Officers and Personnel

Rwanda Defence Force Bids Farewell to Retiring Officers...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 11, 2026 0

Ex-FAR soldier, now a senior police officer, recounts how he joined RDF during insurgency war

Ex-FAR soldier, now a senior police officer, recounts h...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 30, 2026 0

RDF Infantry Brigade completes advanced training at Nasho

RDF Infantry Brigade completes advanced training at Nasho

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 23, 2026 0

RDF Reportedly Evaluating Precision Strike Options Against FDLR and Allied Armed Groups

RDF Reportedly Evaluating Precision Strike Options Agai...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 17, 2026 0

Rwanda Defence Force Bids Farewell to Retiring Officers and Personnel

Rwanda Defence Force Bids Farewell to Retiring Officers...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 11, 2026 0

RDF Infantry Brigade completes advanced training at Nasho

RDF Infantry Brigade completes advanced training at Nasho

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 23, 2026 0

President Kagame Appoints Brig. Gen. Patrick Karuretwa as Rwanda Defence Force Spokesperson

President Kagame Appoints Brig. Gen. Patrick Karuretwa ...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 17, 2026 1

Rwanda, Russia Hold 7th Military Technical Cooperation Commission Meeting

Rwanda, Russia Hold 7th Military Technical Cooperation ...

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 21, 2026 0

Belgium Fails to Block Rwanda-Linked EU Security Funding in Mozambique

Belgium Fails to Block Rwanda-Linked EU Security Fundin...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 20, 2026 0

Rwanda, France explore enhanced military partnership

Rwanda, France explore enhanced military partnership

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 20, 2026 0

Rwanda-Mozambique security cooperation to continue under bilateral arrangement

Rwanda-Mozambique security cooperation to continue unde...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 20, 2026 0

Sports

Aston Villa sign £20m a year Visit Rwanda shirt sponsor deal

Aston Villa sign £20m a year Visit Rwanda shirt sponsor...

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jul 14, 2026 0

APR FC Drawn with Gor Mahia, Rayon Sports to Face Al Hilal in CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026

APR FC Drawn with Gor Mahia, Rayon Sports to Face Al Hi...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 10, 2026 0

Mukansanga named VAR official at U20 Women’s World Cup

Mukansanga named VAR official at U20 Women’s World Cup

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 25, 2026 0

Switzerland top Group B as Canada advance to World Cup knockout stage

Switzerland top Group B as Canada advance to World Cup ...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 25, 2026 0

Haaland double fires Norway into World Cup knockout stage

Haaland double fires Norway into World Cup knockout stage

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 23, 2026 0

‘Everything I do is for you’ – Diomande driven by sister’s tragic death ahead of World Cup clash

‘Everything I do is for you’ – Diomande driven by siste...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 20, 2026 0

Egypt and Cape Verde Earn Valuable Points in World Cup 2026 Openers

Egypt and Cape Verde Earn Valuable Points in World Cup ...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 16, 2026 0

Cape Verde Make History, Frustrate Spain in World Cup Debut

Cape Verde Make History, Frustrate Spain in World Cup D...

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jun 15, 2026 0

Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil opener

Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil opener

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jun 13, 2026 0

Rwanda Reportedly in Talks to Partner with Aston Villa Through Visit Rwanda

Rwanda Reportedly in Talks to Partner with Aston Villa ...

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jun 11, 2026 0

3 Real Madrid transfer alternatives to Michael Olise after strong Bayern Munich rejection

3 Real Madrid transfer alternatives to Michael Olise af...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 8, 2026 0

Emeran: I wanted to be ready before joining Amavubi

Emeran: I wanted to be ready before joining Amavubi

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 8, 2026 0

RSSB Tigers Make History, Crowned 2026 BAL Champions

RSSB Tigers Make History, Crowned 2026 BAL Champions

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 31, 2026 0

Tech

Kagame named co-chair of new global commission on AI

Kagame named co-chair of new global commission on AI

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 7, 2026 0

New Rwanda Tax Laws Bring Major Changes for Digital Services

New Rwanda Tax Laws Bring Major Changes for Digital Ser...

NAHIMANA Fabrice Jun 11, 2026 0

Are our children safe in this brave new AI world?

Are our children safe in this brave new AI world?

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jun 5, 2026 0

Genocide ideology now relying on AI, digital platforms, experts warn

Genocide ideology now relying on AI, digital platforms,...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 31, 2026 0

Meta launches premium subscriptions for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook

Meta launches premium subscriptions for WhatsApp, Insta...

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 31, 2026 0

Top 10 attack drones in the world 2026

Top 10 attack drones in the world 2026

Aishan Saxena Mandala May 30, 2026 0

This tiny 22 cable charges nearly everything you own and opens your beer

This tiny 22 cable charges nearly everything you own an...

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 29, 2026 0

The full Microsoft Office suite is just 30, no subscription needed

The full Microsoft Office suite is just 30, no subscrip...

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 29, 2026 0

Report: t-Mobile is giving away the brand-new Motorola ...

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 29, 2026 0

Just In: rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9

Just In: rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 28, 2026 0

Tech News: why Googles AI cant spell Google (or anything else)

Tech News: why Googles AI cant spell Google (or anythin...

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 28, 2026 0

Latest: google engineer charged with insider trading after making 1.2M on Polymarket

Latest: google engineer charged with insider trading af...

NAHIMANA Fabrice May 28, 2026 0

Booking.com Promo Codes: 20 Off June 2026

Booking.com Promo Codes: 20 Off June 2026

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The politics behind DRC’s ICJ case against Rwanda

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Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 19, 2026 0

DR Congo's ICJ case against Rwanda raises legal and political questions, with sc...

Angelina Jolie hails Rwandan women after Rwanda visit

Angelina Jolie hails Rwandan women after Rwanda visit

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 18, 2026 0

Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie has praised the resilience of ...

Boukuru Knocked Out of The Voice Afrique Francophone, Sabrina Keeps Rwanda's Hopes Alive

Boukuru Knocked Out of The Voice Afrique Francophone, S...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 18, 2026 0

Rwandan singer Boukuru has been eliminated from The Voice Afrique during the Bat...

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

Kagame vows to keep speaking out on FDLR threat: ‘I wil...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 18, 2026 0

Congo begins first-ever lithium exports to China, unlocking the world’s largest undeveloped hard-rock reserves

Congo begins first-ever lithium exports to China, unloc...

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RDF Reportedly Evaluating Precision Strike Options Against FDLR and Allied Armed Groups

RDF Reportedly Evaluating Precision Strike Options Agai...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 17, 2026 0

20 schoolchildren killed in bus crash in Uganda

20 schoolchildren killed in bus crash in Uganda

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 17, 2026 0

'Don't Diminish Yourselves,' Kagame Tells Rwandans

'Don't Diminish Yourselves,' Kagame Tells Rwandans

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 17, 2026 0

Asia

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits ...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 16, 2026 0

Kagame appoints new permanent secretaries for sports, youth ministries

Kagame appoints new permanent secretaries for sports, y...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 15, 2026 0

Wikileaks: Évariste Ndayishimiye and CNDD-FDD, Power Behind Burundi’s “Mafia” State

Wikileaks: Évariste Ndayishimiye and CNDD-FDD, Power Be...

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 15, 2026 0

DRC Alleges Somalia and Kenya Support M23 Rebels

DRC Alleges Somalia and Kenya Support M23 Rebels

Aishan Saxena Mandala Jul 15, 2026 0

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has accused Somalia and Kenya of supp...