The armed group AFC/M23 has recruited 7,532 new fighters, following the completion of military training at the Tshanzu training camp in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu Province.

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has publicly questioned the professional integrity of journalist Hariana Verás Victória, highlighting what he describes as bias and omissions in her reporting on issues related to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the FDLR armed group.

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Damascène Bizimana, has said that strengthening the use of Kinyarwanda does not hinder Rwandans from learning other languages, stressing that proper mastery of the national language is essential for sustainable development and self-reliance.

The President of Rwanda’s Supreme Court and Chair of the High Council of the Judiciary, Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, has warned judges against delaying court cases without valid reasons, calling on them to uphold citizens’ rights to timely justice.

The National Identification Agency (NIDA) has clarified how Rwanda’s new digital ID system will operate, emphasizing that individuals will decide which personal information to share based on the services they request or provide.

Rwanda’s elite police and military units have recorded strong performances at the 2026 UAE SWAT Challenge in Dubai, ranking among top teams in several tactical categories during the opening days of the global counterterrorism competition.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially informed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres that South Africa will withdraw its troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO).