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Kigali Daily News - KDN
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September 12, 2026
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September 12, 2026 ● Ed. 20260912 ● p.1
Sports
APR FC Advance in Style After Crushing Les Aigles du Congo
NAHIMANA Fabrice · Sep 11
APR FC have advanced to the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League after thrashing Les Aigles du Congo in a dominant performance.
Friday APR FC beat 3-0 Les Aigles du Congo (Agg 3-1) APR FC beat DR Congo's Les Aigles du Congo 3-0 at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit to advance to the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League. The Rwandan champions came into the return leg trailing after a 1-0 defeat in Lubumbashi, but delivered an inspired performance in front of their home supporters to eliminate the Congolese side and keep their continental ambitions alive. APR dominated muc
Regional
“We Have No Home to Go to”: Burundians in Kitengela Speak Out
NAHIMANA Fabrice · Sep 11
Burundians and other foreign nationals in Kitengela face uncertainty after Kenya ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses.
Announcements
Name change notice: Ishimwe Magezi Joshua to Magezi-Reed Ishimwe Joshua
NAHIMANA Fabrice · Sep 10
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Asia
President Kagame Arrives in Oman for Historic Two-Day Visit
NAHIMANA Fabrice · Sep 7
President Paul Kagame arrives in Salalah, Oman, for a two-day official visit focused on strengthening Rwanda-Oman cooperation in energy, aviation, logistics, ICT, infrastructure and investment.
President Paul Kagame on Monday, September 7, arrived in Salalah, Oman, for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and the Middle Eastern country. The Head of State was welcomed by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. It is the first official visit to Oman by a President of Rwanda. The visit opened with an official welcome reception, followed by bilateral talks between President Kagame and the Sultan and their respective delegations, aimed at strengthening relat
Sports
Taleb criticises refereeing after APR FC's loss in DRC
NAHIMANA Fabrice · Sep 7
APR FC head coach Taleb Abderrahim has criticized the officiating following his team’s 1‑0 defeat to Les Aigles du Congo in the CAF Champions League preliminary round, claiming that questionable decisions favored the hosts.
DRCongo Crisis
Belgium, Angola and Tanzania Reportedly Drawn Into DRC Conflict as M23 Advances
Aishan Saxena Mandala · Sep 7
Reports of foreign military deployments are emerging as M23 advances in eastern DR Congo, with Belgium, Angola and Tanzania reportedly linked to new troop movements.
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Rwanda
Jeannette Kagame Raises Concern Over Declining Interest in Marriage Among Young People
NAHIMANA Fabrice · Sep 7
Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame has raised concern over delayed marriage, ‘situationships’ and changing attitudes toward family life among young people.
First Lady of Rwanda Jeannette Kagame has raised concern over changing attitudes toward marriage among young people, saying fewer people are choosing to marry while others are delaying marriage or deciding not to marry at all. She made the remarks on Sunday, September 6, 2026, while addressing participants at the Young Leaders Prayer Breakfast, an event organised by the Rwanda Leaders Fellowship (RLF). The gathering brought together young leaders to reflect on the role of strong and stable famili
DRCongo Crisis
Heavy fighting reported in Mulima as Foreign Mercenaries Allegedly Retreat to Uvira
Aishan Saxena Mandala · Sep 7
Heavy fighting was reported in Fizi, South Kivu, as AFC/M23 and Twirwaneho reportedly advanced toward Mulima, while foreign mercenaries allegedly retreated to Uvira.
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Entertainment
Rema electrifies Kigali in high-Energy Kwita Izina Concert
NAHIMANA Fabrice · Sep 6
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema thrilled thousands at BK Arena in Kigali with hits including Calm Down, Soweto and Ozeba during the 21st Kwita Izina celebrations.
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema returned to the Kigali stage on Saturday, September 5, delivering a high-energy performance at BK Arena as part of celebrations marking the 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony. The concert brought together music fans for a night that featured performances from some of Rwanda’s leading contemporary artistes, culminating in a headline set from one of Africa’s biggest global music stars. Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, took to the stage after a series of p
Asia
Kagame expected in Oman on working visit
NAHIMANA Fabrice · Sep 5
President Paul Kagame is expected in Oman for a two-day working visit focused on strengthening Rwanda-Oman economic, investment, trade and energy cooperation.
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