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President Paul Kagame emphasizes self-reliance and African Progress

Kigali, November 8, 2024 – President Paul Kagame officially inaugurated the 7th Youth Connekt Africa Summit today at the Kigali Convention Centre, highlighting Africa’s...

Rwandan and Congolese Foreign Ministers hold crucial meeting to address Eastern DR Congo Conflict

On Tuesday, November 5, top diplomatic officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) met at their shared border to address ongoing...

Rwandan father names his son Vladimir Putin, Faces resistance from health officials

A Rwandan man’s decision to name his son after Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked resistance at a local health center in Burera District. Health...

Lightning Strike Kills 14, Injures 34 in Uganda

Fourteen people lost their lives, and 34 others were injured following a lightning strike that hit a group gathered for prayer in Lamwo, northern...

17 pupils killed, 13 critically injured in Kenya school fire

At least 17 students were killed and 13 others seriously injured after a fire broke out Thursday night at a school in central Kenya,...

The Roots of Accusations: Why DR Congo Consistently Points the Finger at Rwanda

The persistent accusations from DR Congo against Rwanda are deeply rooted in a complex interplay of historical, political, and regional factors. The M23 rebellion,...

Inmates Killed in Failed Escape Attempt at DR Congo’s Main Prison

An attempted jailbreak at DR Congo’s largest prison in Kinshasa resulted in the deaths of at least two inmates early Monday, according to the...

Schools Reopen with Mpox Prevention Guidelines Emphasized for Students

As students prepare to return to school for the 2024-2025 academic year starting on September 9, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has urged them...

Could the Kivu Republic Be the Answer to the Eastern DRC Crisis?

For over three decades, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been plagued by relentless insecurity, with successive governments in Kinshasa struggling to...

RDF Retires General Kazura, Four Brigadier Generals, and Over 1,000 Troops

On Friday, August 30, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officially retired 1,167 personnel, including Gen. Jean-Bosco Kazura, the former Chief of Defence Staff, and...

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