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On June 18, 1994, the 74th day of the 100-day Genocide against the Tutsi, government forces and allied militias continued coordinated nationwide operations targeting Tutsi communities, while the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) advanced in various areas, rescuing survivors.
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Commander of Land Forces, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, held discussions with his French counterpart, Gen Pierre Schill, focusing on strengthening military cooperation and deepening existing defence relations between the two countries.
President Paul Kagame held discussions with the Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Stephen Patrick Mbundi, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and the regional bloc.
Talks between Rwanda and South Africa have signaled renewed momentum toward rebuilding bilateral relations after years of diplomatic strain, with both sides expressing willingness to deepen cooperation and address longstanding disagreements.
Former Miss Rwanda 2016, Mutesi Jolly, has threatened legal action against Ugandan musician Moses Ssaali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, accusing him of defamation and spreading false allegations on social media.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has paid tribute to the youth who led the 1976 Soweto uprising during a visit to the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Soweto, South Africa.
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda’s development trajectory would not have been possible if those who liberated the country and stopped the Genocide against the Tutsi had acted out of self-interest.
President Paul Kagame has called on newly appointed public officials to fully understand the seriousness of the oaths they have taken, emphasizing that public service is primarily about serving citizens and improving their well-being.
Young people aged between 18 and 35 make up the majority of blood donors in Rwanda, accounting for 78% of all donations nationwide, according to the Blood Transfusion Service.