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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
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Ministry of Health medical personnel attend to a patient during the launch of the nationwide programme for treating patients with cataracts,  at Rutongo District Hospital in Rulindo District, on Thursday, May 16.
Health
PHOTOS: RDF, Ministry of Health launch nationwide campaign to treat over 5,000 cataracts patients
President Paul Kagame meets with his Mozambican counterpart President Filipe Nyusi on the sidelines of the Africa CEO forum in Kigali, on Thursday, May 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Mozambique President Nyusi attends Africa CEO Forum
FRVB volleyball league playoffs will take place at Ecole Belge de Kigali from May 17. Courtesy
Volleyball
All set for volleyball league playoffs on Friday
Offiong Edem (Nigeria) is among favorites to win ticket to Paris 2024 Games-courtesy
Other Sports
Paris Olympic tickets up for grabs as qualifiers kickoff in Kigali
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot in a gun attack on Wednesday, May 15. Internet
International
Slovak premier 'no longer in life-threatening condition' after gun attack
The Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico was wounded in shooting incident. Internet
International
Slovakia premier wounded in shooting incident
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Africa
Former EAC boss Peter Mathuki to be investigated for corruption

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