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Argentina booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final after producing a sensational late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. England looked on course for their first…
Australia is taking further steps to increase women’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with young Australians enrolled in the Khuda Women in STEM program set to contribute to…
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Executive Officer Jean-Guy Afrika has described the new partnership between Visit Rwanda and English Premier League club Aston Villa FC as a major milestone in Rwanda's efforts to…
Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Visit Rwanda to become the club's new front-of-shirt sponsor in a deal reportedly worth £20 million per season, marking one of the biggest commercial partnerships in the…
Beau Neilson, the daughter of South African-born billionaire investor Kerr Neilson and Zimbabwe-born billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson, has sold her landmark Sydney residence for approximately A$13 million…
The best performers of the 2025/26 BK Pro League season were celebrated on Sunday night as players, coaches, clubs, and football stakeholders gathered for the inaugural BK Pro League Awards, with Al Hilal SC forward…
Burundian forward Jean Claude Girumugisha has been named the 2025/26 BK Pro League Player of the Season, capping off a remarkable campaign with Al Hilal SC by taking home the league's top individual honour and a…
Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Switzerland 3-1 following extra time in a dramatic quarter-final played at Kansas City Stadium on Sunday. The reigning world…
England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in a tense quarter-final clash at Miami Stadium. The Three Lions were forced to fight back after…
American fitness and sports content creator Ashton Hall visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi on Saturday, where he paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Hall was accompanied by…
Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates have expanded their joint digital skills program, the 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative, to reach seven million participants after the project surpassed its original target…
Australia’s Labor Party is preparing for major policy debates at its national conference later this month, with artificial intelligence (AI), gambling reforms and the Middle East conflict expected to be among the key…
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi has won a legal battle after a Los Angeles federal judge dismissed a $27 million defamation lawsuit filed against him over a joke involving a chant from Disney’s The Lion King. The lawsuit was…
Australia has confirmed a new detection of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus in a wild non-migratory seabird, increasing concerns about the potential spread of the disease among wildlife. The Australian…
Pop superstar Ariana Grande has stepped away from her planned role in the upcoming 13th season of “American Horror Story” after scheduling conflicts with her ongoing Eternal Sunshine tour made it impossible for her to…
A China-Rwanda Youth Dialogue was held on July 10 at the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda, bringing together young people from different backgrounds and Chinese partners to discuss ways of strengthening friendship,…
Tanzania’s richest businessman, Mohammed Dewji, is making a major investment in the future of electric vehicles (EVs) through a $275 million graphite mining project, as global demand for critical minerals continues to…
Rwanda national team goalkeeper Kwizera Olivier has opened up about his personal life, football journey, values and future plans, sharing stories about his childhood, family influence, relationships, faith and his…
Norway's impressive rise at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the result of decades of strategic planning, investment in infrastructure and a nationwide commitment to youth development, rather than the brilliance of one…
What started as a connection on social media has grown into a powerful international story of friendship, determination and inclusion, as American fitness influencer Ashton Hall continues his African journey with…
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring a late winner to break Belgian hearts. The…
The Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA) has lifted the one-year suspension imposed on Ntore Habimana and Axel Mpoyo Olenga after accepting their apologies and holding talks with APR Basketball Club. The decision was…
The Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) is approaching the climax of the regular season, with teams battling for strong positions ahead of the highly anticipated playoffs. Basketball fans will turn their attention to Petit…
US President Donald Trump has pledged to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, offering a significant boost to Kyiv's air defense ambitions as Russia intensifies its missile attacks across the…