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Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has returned home to a hero’s welcome after being denied entry into the United States ahead of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan, who had been selected as one of the…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing one of the most significant crises in its history as Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan finds himself at the center of a major misconduct investigation, marking a stunning…
The Australian government is expanding access to education and vocational training through its Free TAFE program, a major initiative designed to help people gain valuable skills without the burden of tuition fees. The…
Beijing and Pyongyang appear to be moving toward a renewed phase of diplomatic engagement, with reports indicating the possibility of a high-level meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader…
Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a diplomatic dispute over US visas threatens to overshadow the country’s participation in the tournament. The Iranian squad…
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli delivered another masterclass in composure and speed on Sunday, claiming victory in a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix that was interrupted by crashes, a red flag, and concerns over a…
More than 1.2 million worshippers filled the streets and squares of Madrid on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV celebrated one of the largest public Masses of his pontificate, transforming the Spanish capital into a remarkable…
The glamour of Hollywood once again met the high-octane world of Formula 1 as made a high-profile appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix, where she was seen supporting seven-time world champion , alongside her sister .…
As Rwanda joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Environment Day while marking the 20th anniversary of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), it is a fitting moment to reflect on the…
East African Community health ministers have agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and containment measures across all border crossings in the region and to establish a dedicated Regional Technical Taskforce,…
Rwanda is seeking to deepen cooperation with an independent agency of the U.S. federal government, with Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe calling for expanded collaboration with NASA in satellite…
The appeal trial of Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo, a former Rwandan doctor convicted of complicity in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, is set to begin before the Paris Court of Appeal this month, in one of the most closely…
The FIFA World Cup Golden Boot is one of football’s most prestigious individual awards, given to the tournament’s top goal scorer. Over the years, legendary players such as Eusebio, Gary Lineker, and Ronaldo Nazário…
Government troops and militias allied with Somalia's opposition exchanged heavy gunfire in the capital, Mogadishu, overnight and into Thursday, forcing residents to flee and deepening a political crisis ahead of…
Rwanda's satellite ground facility has become the first fully certified teleport in Sub-Saharan Africa, after an independent international audit recognised the Rwamagana-based station as meeting globally accepted…
France and Rwanda have signed two bilateral agreements following the inauguration of a memorial in Paris honouring victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, deepening a partnership that has undergone significant…
The City of Kigali has formally notified Kiyovu Sport Football Club and Gasogi United Football Club that their financial subsidies will be discontinued effective 30 June 2026, following both clubs' rejection of a…
The Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Joint Staff Committee to assess the country’s security posture and evaluate the progress of ongoing…
For decades, the relationship between Rwanda and France was defined by one of the most painful questions in modern African history: what did France know, and what did it do? The unveiling of "L'Archive" in Paris on…
Presidents Paul Kagame and Emmanuel Macron unveiled a permanent memorial to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in the heart of Paris on Tuesday, June 2, in a ceremony that brought together government…
On the evening of Tuesday, 2 June 2026, Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, in partnership with the Queensland African Communities Council (QACC), hosted a networking dinner that brought together African community…
World Milk Day is being celebrated globally today, highlighting the importance of milk as a vital source of nutrition, health, and economic development. Established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization…
East African Community (EAC) health ministers on Monday opened an extraordinary two-day virtual summit to coordinate a regional response to an Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, as confirmed…
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched a retaliatory strike on a US military base on Monday after American forces carried out attacks on Iranian radar and drone command sites over the weekend,…