Rwanda has reinforced Ebola surveillance and prevention measures as neighbouring countries continue to report new cases of the disease, authorities have said.

The United States has imposed sanctions on Gustave Kubwayo, also known as “Colonel Sirkoof,” a senior intelligence commander in the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), as Washington intensifies pressure on armed groups operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The United States has announced plans to reduce the number of its embassies in Africa authorized to receive, process, and issue visa applications, in a move aimed at consolidating consular services across the continent.

The Rwanda National Police has marked its 25th anniversary, highlighting a remarkable transformation from traditional, manual policing methods to a modern, technology-driven security institution increasingly powered by drones, artificial intelligence, and advanced surveillance systems.

President Paul Kagame has hailed the Rwanda National Police for what he described as 25 years of exceptional service in safeguarding national security and ensuring that Rwandans live and work in safety, dignity and stability.