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Inside Rwanda’s rising air defense arsenal
Rwanda has been actively enhancing its air defense capabilities in recent years, integrating a range of systems to address evolving security challenges. Here's an...
Drivers who fled Goma to Rwanda with M23’s help handed over to home countries
In a commendable act of humanitarian aid, Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has successfully transferred 45 drivers from Tanzania, Burundi, and Kenya back...
DR Congo shelling damages homes, schools in Rubavu
Intense shelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday, January 27, caused extensive destruction in Rubavu town, severely impacting homes, schools, and...
RDF Spokesperson addresses Rubavu shelling incident: 5 dead, 30 injured
On January 27, 2025, the Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) reported that artillery shells fired by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Government expands Mutuelle de Santé to cover cancer treatment
The government has announced that its community-based health insurance program, Mutuelle de Santé, will now include coverage for cancer treatment. This initiative, disclosed on January...
Tragic accident in Kimironko leaves one dead, 16 injured
A devastating accident late Wednesday, January 15, shook the busy Zindiro area in Kimironko Sector, Gasabo District, resulting in multiple casualties. Eyewitnesses reported that the...
Rwanda discovers 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has disclosed the finding of 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu, based on recent explorations. However, more...
Grenade attack shakes Kamonyi district: Security agencies hunt for suspect
Kamonyi District's security agencies are on high alert, pursuing a man suspected of hurling a grenade at a local resident's home. The attack, which...
Lightning strikes claimed four lives and injured eight individuals in Karongi
Lightning strikes claimed four lives and injured eight individuals in Murambi Sector, Karongi District, on Sunday, January 5. Gerald Muzungu, the Mayor of Karongi District,...
President Kagame Commends Rwanda’s Defence Forces for patriotism and discipline in 2024
In a heartfelt end-of-year message, President Paul Kagame, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of Rwanda’s defence and security forces, lauded the patriotism, discipline,...
