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Rwanda and DRC: A Tale of Two Nations and One Question of Discipline
1 Now that European mercenaries, South Africans, and Burundians have been pushed out of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) armed conflict — defeated not by sheer numbers but by the high level of discipline the M23/AFC rebels have shown in...

Rwanda awards first Gender Equality Certifications to 26 institutions

Prof. Egara Kabaji inaugurated as chancellor of Mount Kigali University, Rwanda
Mount Kigali University marked a historic milestone with the installation of renowned Kenyan scholar, Professor Egara Kabaji, as its new Chancellor during a grand ceremony held at the Kigali Paramount Hotel. The event signified a new era for the...

Benin ends Rwanda's hopes for World Cup qualification

Highlights and goal Rwanda 0-1 Benin in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
END OF BROADCAST Thank you very much for joining us in the live coverage of this match between Rwanda and Benin for Matchday 9 of Group C in the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Stay tuned to Vavel.com for more sports updates. See you...

Gernot Rohr shares main secret behind Benin's 1:0 win over Rwanda to strengthen World Cup hopes
Benin Republic recorded a vital 1-0 win against Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday night, October 10 A lone goal from substitute Aiyegun Tosin in the 80th minute gave the Cheetahs three points...

Rwanda, Brazil hold first-ever political consultations
Clementine Mukeka, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Irene Vida Gala, the Ambassador of Brazil to Rwanda at the signing ceremony in Kigali, on October 9.

Rwanda, Ghanaian company forge new mining partnership
(L-R) Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) CEO Alice Uwase, and Oheneba Yaw Otchrere, Chairman of the Ashanti Investment Trust and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO Jean-Guy Afrika during the signing ceremony on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy

How to watch Rwanda vs Benin on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*
You can watch Rwanda vs Benin live on FIFA+, streaming for free today, Friday, 10 October. The stream includes English commentary as Benin eye a spot at the 2026 World Cup. The Cheetahs currently sit atop Group C and know that a win against Rwanda...

A chat with Lydia Abijuru, Rwanda's musical voice that heals, tells and transforms

How to watch Zimbabwe vs South Africa FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier today
It leaves the South Africans second in Group C of the African World Cup qualifying groups, level on points with Benin and three clear of Nigeria in third. Rwanda, who sit fourth, are tied on 11 points with the Nigerians, who take on Lesotho on...

Rwanda Strongly Rejects Accusations by “Empty Drum” President Tshisekedi
1 DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi Kigali — Rwanda has issued a forceful response to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi’s accusations at the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, calling his remarks false, inflammatory,...
Tshisekedi has publicly urged Rwandan President Paul Kagame to end Rwanda’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi has publicly urged Rwandan President Paul Kagame to end Rwanda’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group. Speaking at the EU’s Global Gateway Forum in Belgium, Tshisekedi departed from...

EU’s €95m commitment to Rwanda is a major boost for vaccine manufacturing

Media Moves: Tractor Outdoor brings new levels of accountability to DOOH, Enver Groenewald new chief commercial officer at SABC, MegaPro launches content division
The Media Online’s weekly round up of people, account and business moves in media. This week’s BIG move: Tractor Outdoor brings new levels of accountability to DOOH In the past, advertisers who were keen on leveraging the scale of Digilites...

Rwandan coffee sets new record, fetching $88 per kilo at auction
Coffee industry stakeholders during the online auction for a variety of Rwandan coffee brands that made it to the final of the Best of Rwanda National Specialty Coffee Competition 2025, in Kigali on October 8. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi

Africa’s independent film festival returns to Kigali

Kenya champions global trade standards at ISO Assembly in Kigali
Participants from various countries during the ongoing summit in Kigali, Rwanda, on October 9, 2025/COURTESY Kenya is taking a leading role in shaping global trade standards as delegates attend the International Organisation for Standardisation...

As it happened: Sensational finish to elite women's race sees home favourite crowned at UCI Gravel World Championships
Refresh Get notified of updates 2025-10-11T13:21:13.907Z And this is what happens to the bikes during a gravel race. These bikes belong to today's top-two. (Image credit: Jackie Tyson) 2025-10-11T13:18:10.900Z Now it's time for some media duties...

DRC conditions economic agreement with Rwanda on troop withdrawal
Government spokesperson and Minister of Communications Patrick Muyaya reaffirmed Kinshasa’s position during a press conference, noting that before signing any economic agreement, the conditions for peace on the ground must be met. The REIF is one...