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Millions of people living with HIV/AIDS around the world, particularly in Africa, are facing an uncertain future as a major funding deadline approaches for US-backed health programs. More than 120 HIV/AIDS program…
Morocco is rapidly establishing itself as one of football's most ambitious nations, with experts believing the country has what it takes to become a global powerhouse. Its recent success is not the result of luck but…
Former General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, has accepted his resignation without resentment and is fully supportive of reforms being introduced to strengthen the management…
The United States has carried out a second consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian military targets, intensifying tensions in the Middle East as Iran responded with drone and missile attacks targeting US…
Rwandan genocide survivor, author and advocate Judence Kayitesi on 7 July 2026 shared her extraordinary journey of survival and healing with students and faculty at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), urging…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Wednesday called for increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa, saying the continent is well positioned to play a leading role in the global digital economy…
Rwandan-born forward David Shyaka has signed a new professional contract with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven, keeping him at the club until 2029. The 15-year-old put pen to paper on Monday, July 6, 2026, after progressing…
Nigeria has opened a major investigation into Meta, Alphabet (Google's parent company), X, and several generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the…
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for what it described as its longest-range drone strike since the start of the full-scale war, targeting Russia's largest oil refinery in the Siberian city of Omsk, about 1,700 miles…
Defending champions Argentina continue their FIFA World Cup title defence on Tuesday with a Round of 16 clash against Egypt, while Switzerland take on Colombia for the remaining place in the quarterfinals. According to…
Nigerian billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu will step down as Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) on August 21, 2026, ending a 12-year tenure that helped transform the bank into one of Africa's leading financial…
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered a fresh investigation into Uganda's multi-billion-shilling CCTV maintenance saga after meeting officials from Dealan Associates Limited at State House, where he reportedly rejected…
Former Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI) Maj. Gen. James Birungi is expected to appear before Uganda's General Court Martial today (Monday) to face charges of treason, terrorism, corruption and murder, nearly a year…
Former Ugandan Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among is expected to face prosecution after investigators completed a case file into allegations of corruption, marking a major development in one of the country's most…
Millions of Egyptians are rallying behind their national football team as the Pharaohs prepare for a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against reigning champions Argentina in Atlanta, United States. Across…
Belgium secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over co-hosts the United States to book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the match overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's…
Iran concluded three days of national mourning for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a massive funeral procession in Tehran, where millions gathered to honour the late leader and demonstrate unity following…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to urge NATO allies to provide more air defence systems at the alliance's summit in Ankara, Turkey, following a series of deadly Russian missile attacks on Kyiv that killed…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is once again facing fierce criticism after the governing body overturned United States forward Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension following reported intervention by U.S. President…
More than 1,000 pages of government documents relating to the appointment and dismissal of former UK ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, have been released, providing a rare look into internal discussions…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak that has now surpassed 1,000 suspected infections, prompting China to join a widening international emergency response involving…
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has reportedly become the most decorated African footballer in history after winning his 19th major trophy with Paris Saint-Germain, a milestone that has sparked widespread…
Police VC (men) and RRA WVC (women) were crowned champions of the inaugural Climate Action Volleyball Tournament after thrilling final matches held at the Gisagara Indoor Stadium, Rwanda. The competition was organised…
RSSB Tigers etched their name into African basketball history on Sunday night after defeating Petro de Luanda 90-88 to claim the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) title at a packed BK Arena in Kigali. The victory…