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Former Rwanda House Speaker Mukabalisa dies at 66
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Rwandan Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Donatille Mukabalisa died Thursday at King Faisal Hospital after an illness, officials said. She was 66.
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Rwanda will not be silenced over security concerns
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President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda will not be silenced over its security concerns, despite international criticism, pressure, and sanctions linked to its position on the conflict in DRC.
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The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on two senior commanders of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an terrorist group group active in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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@GatsiboDistrict — Nufashwa Yafasha School, under the Nufashwa Yafasha Organization (NYO), has launched a Summer Coaching Camp to help children remain engaged in learning and prepare for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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Oil prices rose on Friday after the United States and Iran exchanged fire in the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Market data from 17 July 2026 showed that the price of a barrel of crude oil rose by $0.70, reaching $84.30.
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🏆 CECAFA Kagame Cup Rwanda 2026 fixtures are here!

📅 24 July – 7 August 2026
📍 Kigali, Rwanda
⚽ 22 matches. One trophy. One champion.
🔥 The region’s top clubs are ready for the ultimate battle.

Who will reach the final and lift the trophy? 🏆
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President #Kagame has on Wednesday appointed Brave Olivier Ngabo as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports and Parfait Ishungure as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts.

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Rwanda will once again bring together artists, performers, writers and cultural leaders from around the world as the Ubumuntu Arts Festival returns to Kigali for its 12th edition from July 13 to 19, 2026.

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"There are many success stories about what our young people are doing on the continent with artificial intelligence. We have to invest in them. It will be a win-win for everyone."

President Kagame at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026.
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"It is our responsibility to turn the obstacles and opportunities that can serve all of us as we go forward.”

President Kagame on AI as a power that can transform lives.
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#DRC: MRDP-Twirwaneho President Dr. @Fkaniki visited Minembwe and Point Zero, where he met with residents affected by the ongoing violence.

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President Paul Kagame is in Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, which will also mark the official launch and inaugural meeting of the AI for Good Global Commission

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Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US and Iran trade strikes

The president said peace talks can continue but are a 'waste of time' as the flareup threatens to overshadow the NATO summit.

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The full match schedule for the World Cup quarterfinals.

France vs Morocco on Thursday, July 9.

Spain vs Belgium on Friday, July 10.

Norway vs England on Saturday, July 11.

Argentina vs Switzerland on Saturday, July 11.

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According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, its air defences destroyed 415 Ukrainian drones over the country overnight.

Two tankers were damaged in Taganrog Bay, and two people were injured there.

Both tankers were empty and no oil spill was reported.

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Ubumuntu Arts Festival 2026 to bring global artists to Kigali
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The @UbumuntuArtFest, one of Africa’s notable arts and cultural events, is set to open its 12th annual edition in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, bringing together artists from across the world.
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The IGP, CG Felix Namuhoranye and Permanent Representative, Ambassador @martin_ngoga, met with the @UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean Pierre Lacroix.

Their discussions focused on Rwanda’s existing partnership with the @UN Department of Peace Operations.

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@OIFrancophonie Secretary General @LMushikiwabo on Tuesday received Cardinal @KambandaAntoine , the Archbishop of Kigali, President of the African Institute for Education (IPEA), which brings together about 15,000 schools across Africa.

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Forty-two young Rwandans from Belgium, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Nigeria visited the @Rwandapolice headquarters in Kacyiru as part of a program introducing members of the Rwandan diaspora to key national institutions.

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Minister of Youth and Arts @jnabdallah
and Kepler University CEO @nathmunya are engaging participants of Itorero #Indangamirwa16 in a discussion on "Investing in the Youth: Rwanda's Model."
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