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Police arrests DJ Toxxyk

Police arrests DJ Toxxyk

The Rwanda National Police has arrested Arnuad Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, in connection with a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a traffic police officer. The incident occurred on Saturday at…

UN security council extends MONUSCO mandate in DR Congo

UN security council extends MONUSCO mandate in DR Congo

The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), setting a new end date of 20 December 2026. The decision…

Rwanda and Russia discuss advancing cooperation

Rwanda and Russia discuss advancing cooperation

The foreign affairs ministers of Rwanda and Russia held a bilateral meeting focused on advancing cooperation between the two countries. Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Russian…

U.S. suspends Green Card lottery

U.S. suspends Green Card lottery

The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, has announced the suspension of the Green Card lottery, citing concerns about national security and public safety. Secretary Noem said the decision was made by…

DRC president denied the floor at SADC meeting

DRC president denied the floor at SADC meeting

The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, was denied the opportunity to speak during an extraordinary meeting of Heads of State of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).…

AFC/M23 forces begin withdrawal from Uvira

AFC/M23 forces begin withdrawal from Uvira

Fighters from the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) have begun withdrawing from the city of Uvira in South Kivu Province, as previously announced. The information was made public by Bertrand Bisimwa, the AFC/M23…

Muhoozi urges voters to maintain order during 2026 elections

Muhoozi urges voters to maintain order during 2026 elections

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has urged citizens to participate in the 2026 presidential elections while advising them to return home immediately…

AFC/M23 announces withdrawal from Uvira

AFC/M23 announces withdrawal from Uvira

The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has announced that it will withdraw its forces from the city of Uvira in South Kivu Province , describing the move as a confidence-building step to support ongoing peace efforts. In…

China’s 16-ton heavy drone takes first flight

China’s 16-ton heavy drone takes first flight

China has successfully conducted the maiden flight of Jiutian, its first heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), marking a major milestone in advanced aviation and transport technology. Unlike most drones, which…

White House explains bruise on Trump’s hand

White House explains bruise on Trump’s hand

The White House has addressed public concern over a bruise recently seen on President Donald Trump’s right hand, saying it was caused by frequent handshaking and does not indicate a serious health issue. In recent…