The AFC/M23 rebel movement has condemned sanctions imposed by the United States on Rwandan mineral companies and their executives, describing the measures as biased and unhelpful to ongoing peace efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Residents of Mirama I and Mirama II villages in Nyagatare Sector say the completion of a new tarmac road and a modern market marks a turning point for their community, with improved transport, safer trading spaces and expanded economic opportunities.

APR BBC players Ntore Habimana and Axel Olenga Mpoyo, who were suspended for one year by the Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA), have disputed the decision, saying they did not refuse a national team call-up and that the matter stemmed from a misunderstanding during ongoing communication with the federation.

The MRDP-Twirwaneho armed group has claimed responsibility for shooting down two helicopters belonging to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in Baraka, Fizi Territory, in South Kivu province, shortly after the aircraft allegedly returned from military operations in Minembwe.

Two senior officers of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Lt Col Christian Mushengezi and Lt Col John Bosco Kamuhangire, have completed a 10-month military training programme in Qatar.

A new national health survey shows that alcohol consumption remains widespread in Rwanda, with nearly half of men reporting that they drink, according to the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS 2026) conducted by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda).