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Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda delivers his remarks as he opened the 11th National Security Symposium, jointly organised by Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) and the University of Rwanda (UR), in Kigali, on Wednesday, May 22.
Security
Contemporary security issues on agenda as National Security Symposium 2024 starts
President William Ruto during the interview on the sidelines of Africa CEO Forum  in Kigali, on Friday, May 17. Ruto said that the M23 rebellion is a Congolese problem that needs a Congolese solution. Dan Gatsinzi
Africa
Ruto: M23 is a Congolese problem, needs a Congolese solution
Jacob Zuma.
Africa
South Africa's Constitutional Court rules former President Zuma ineligible for elections
The Ugandan military said on Sunday that it has captured the commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia. Internet
Africa
Ugandan military captures key ADF militia commander in DR Congo
Jeanine Munyeshuli, the Minister of State for Public Investments and Resource Mobilization, and Makhtar Diop, the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, signing an agreement in Kigali on May 16. Courtesy
Economy
IFC, Rwanda sign five deals to support private sector
Renowned Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote   speaks at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 17. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial
Unnecessary bottlenecks are hurting Africa’s trade; act now
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is said to have been inolved in a helicopter accident on Sunday, May 19. Photo-net
International
Iran president, Foreign Minister in helicopter accident
This photo taken with a mobile phone on May 19, 2024 shows a view of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). An "attempted coup" in Kinshasa was suppressed on Sunday by defense and security forces, said Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army. (Str/Xinhua)
Africa
"Attempted coup" in Kinshasa suppressed - DR Congo army
The six athletes won tickets to Paris 2024 Games during the African qualifier that concluded in Kigali on Saturday, May 18. courtesy
Tennis
Table tennis: Bello, Bouloussa bag late tickets to Paris 2024
The Rwandan government on Saturday, May 18, said a Human Rights Watch (HRW) representative was denied entry into its territory after misrepresenting the purpose of her visit. Internet
Rwanda
Rwanda clarifies denial of entry to HRW representative
Fabio Rakotoarimanana made history in Kigali as he became the first Madagascan to qualify for the Olympic Games after beating Tunisia’s Wassim Essid 4-3 in Friday's semifinal-courtesy
Tennis
Madagascar makes history as Nigeria, Cameroon grab Olympic tickets
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the head of RDF’s international military cooperation department, and Brig Gen Fabien Kuzniak, the head of the French military’s southern bilateral cooperation department, exchange documents, in Paris, on May 16. Their respective delegations agreed on a new roadmap that will guide bilateral cooperation between the two nations until 2025.
Rwanda
Rwanda, France agree on new defence cooperation roadmap
Participants during a panel discussion. The event featured engaging discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Education
Sweden’s Mälardalen University hosts first International Week with special focus on Rwanda
PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Africa
Kenya President Ruto attends Africa CEO Forum
Ligting Candles as a sign of Remberance during the Commemoration Event
Kwibuka
Rwandans in Jordan commemorate 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
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Security
PHOTOS: UK Royal College of Defence Studies visits to learn from Rwanda Peace Academy
South Sudanese rebel opposition groups leaders and other officials involved in South Sudan's Tumaini Initiative peace talks pose for a picture after a signing ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya on May 16, 2024. Net photo
Africa
South Sudan, rebel groups sign peace deal
12-year-old Ibonga Shukuru traveled all the way from Rubavu to meet his table tennis idol Aruna Quadri who won the ITTF-Africa Cup tournament in Kigali-courtesy
Tennis
Ibonga Shukuru: Cadet table tennis champion in epic dash to meet greatness

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