Kigali Politics & Media: President Paul Kagame weighed in directly on a bitter dispute between journalist Scovia Umutesi and Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, saying the minister “does not have a monopoly of facts” and that the journalist had no reason to apologize. Regional Security in DRC: A UN-backed ceasefire monitoring mission has deployed to eastern DR Congo to verify a Qatari-mediated truce between the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed M23, even as both sides trade accusations of violations. Congo Peace Talks: Switzerland says DRC and M23 agreed a roadmap for peace talks in Geneva, building on earlier Doha and US-brokered frameworks. Rwanda- Burundi Relations: Kagame rejected Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s claim that Rwanda failed to honour commitments, citing an episode where Burundi denied troop movement into North Kivu. Economy & Trade: Kagame said AfCFTA’s biggest hurdle is not creating the framework, but getting countries to implement commitments. Public Order: Police outlined who will be exempt from Rwanda’s National Cleaning Day on Aug 29, including patients, medical staff, emergency services, tourists, and airport travellers. Sports: Nigeria’s Falconets depart for Poland for the U20 Women’s World Cup, but visa issues have put captain Joy Igbokwe and 15 players in doubt. Culture & Lifestyle: A Kigali press moment saw Kagame share selfies with Kenyan comedian Crazy Kennar at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum.