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Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi congratulates Daniel Franciso Chapo for becoming the party's candidate in the presidential election in October, at the extraordinary session of the Frelimo Central Committee in Matola, Mozambique on May 6, 2024. (Photo by Constâncio Sitoe/Xinhua)
Africa
Mozambique: Daniel Chapo, 47, announced as ruling party's candidate in October presidential election
Col Justus Majyambere, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division Commander, welcoming the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) delegation led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, upon arrival at Rusumo One Stop Border Post, on May 7. Photo courtesy of RDF.
Security
Rwanda, Tanzania defence forces meet over border security
L-R: State Secretary to the Prime Minister, Johan Jakobsson; Eugene Bushayija, a member of the Rwandan Community; Petra Mårselius, Director of the Living History Forum; Ambassador Diane Gashumba; Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman, Lars Arrhenius; Ambassador Jenny Ohlsson, Swedish Ambassador to Eritrea, and Ibuka-Sweden President Josine Kanamugire.
Kwibuka
Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman releases book on childhood in Rwanda, discrimination that led to 1994 Genocide against Tutsi
The national volleyball league playoffs, initially scheduled for May 10-12, have been pushed to May 17-19 at Ecole Belge Gymnasium, Gisozi. File
Volleyball
V-ball league playoffs moved to May 17
Two staff members of Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), who were detained in the DR Congo in late April have been released. Internet
Africa
Kenya Airways staff detained by DR Congo military intelligence freed
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned, the murderous bombardment of the camps of the internally displaced persons in Lac-Vert and Mugunga. Courtesy
Africa
AU condemns attack on camps of internally displaced persons in eastern DR Congo
REG VC face Police VC in the weekend. REG finished at the top of the table of the men’s regular season with 44 points followed by Police with 44 points . Courtesy
Volleyball
Volleyball playoffs: Kepler take on REG as APR and Police renew rivalry
Irembo staff donates blood during the exercise on Friday, May 4. Irembo, on May 4 announced its partnership with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to launch a blood donation initiative. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Irembo, Rwanda Biomedical Center team up in free blood donation drive
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on April 25 observed, for the first time, the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Courtesy
Kwibuka
MINUSCA commemorates 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi 
Mr Chung Byung-Won, the Korean Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs in charge of African Affairs, addresses a group of African journalists at his office in Seoul, South Korea on April 24, 2024. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
International
South Korea to host first-ever Africa summit
A young man getting free surgery at Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District. At Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District and Kinazi Hospital in Ruhango District, approximately 500 patients were treated each day, relieving many people within the rural communities of healthcare costs. Photo: Courtesy of RDF
Health
PHOTOS: Rwandan military medics give free treatment to over 32,000 patients in rural areas
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FEATURED: Rayon Sports women football club secures SKOL sponsorship for next season
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Football
Real Madrid legend’s son signs contract extension with club
Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, speaks during the opening of the Development Partners Retreat, in Rubavu District on Thursday, May 2.
Economy
Development partners retreat kicks off in Rubavu
Rebel spokesperson Lt Col Willy Ngoma said Rubaya fell into the hands of rebel fighters following clashes with government troops.
Africa
DR Congo: M23 rebels seize key town of Rubaya, insist on ‘stopping genocide’
Kenya's newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Muriu Kahariri. PHOTO | FILE
Africa
Ruto names Kenya's new defence chief
Management and staff of Winner Rwanda observe a moment of silence in honour of Genocide victims at the Ntarama memorial in
Bugesera District. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Winner Rwanda pays tribute to victims of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff (ACOS), Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, interacts with Rwandan peacekeepers at the UN Thongping Base Camp in Juba,  South Sudan, on Tuesday, April 30.
Africa
RDF Army Chief of Staff visits Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan

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