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Two hundred twenty two (222) Rwandans, including 69 families made up of 12 men, 58 women, and 152 children, voluntarily returned to Rwanda from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday, November 6. The group…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will file charges against a man who groped her during a public appearance in Mexico City. Mobile phone footage from Tuesday shows Sheinbaum speaking to supporters near the…
At least 33 people have been killed in clashes between herders and farmers in southwestern Chad, a local official and a traditional leader said on Wednesday. Deadly confrontations between the two groups are common in…
Zohran Mamdani has made history by becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City and its youngest since 1892. The 34-year-old, born in Kampala, Uganda, is also the city’s first mayor of African birth, marking a…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate end to hostilities in Sudan, where thousands continue to die in the ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid…
Rwanda has received an honorary award as the African country with the best and most advanced infrastructure supporting tourism. The recognition was announced at the African Tourism Awards, an initiative that promotes…
President Paul Kagame has arrived in Doha, Qatar, to attend the World Summit for Social Development, scheduled to take place from November 4 to 6, 2025. Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport on Monday, President…
Tanzanian President-elect Samia Suluhu Hassan will be sworn in on Monday, November 3, 2025, in a private ceremony held under tight security. Unlike previous inaugurations, which were typically held in stadiums attended…
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for a possible military operation in Nigeria, accusing the Nigerian government of ignoring the killings of Christians by armed groups. In a…
The United States has called on the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23 coalition to honor the commitments made during the Doha peace talks in Qatar, emphasizing the importance of…
Former Australian Member of Parliament Gareth Ward has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of raping two young men. The 44-year-old was jailed in July 2025 after a court found him guilty of…
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has won a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, securing 97.66% of the vote, according to official results released by the electoral commission. The…
Ukraine has confirmed that Russia has used the controversial 9M729 ground-launched cruise missile banned under the former Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty at least 23 times since August, raising deep…
Tanzania is facing widespread protests following the recent presidential election, as thousands of citizens mostly youth take to the streets accusing the government of manipulating results and arresting opposition…
The African Union (AU) has appointed Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to lead mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict between Sudan’s Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the AU…
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will reduce its refugee admissions cap to 7,500 next year, the lowest level in the nation’s history. The decision, published Thursday in the Federal Register,…
Seventeen-year-old Victorian cricketer Ben Austin has died after being struck on the neck by a ball during a training session. Austin, who played for the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club, was hit during practice on October…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to open what they described as “a new chapter of partnership and trust” following high-level talks in Busan, South Korea. The two leaders met on…
Police in Tanzania’s largest city fired live rounds and tear gas on Thursday to disperse demonstrators who returned to the streets a day after a general election marred by allegations of repression, disqualifications,…
In a move that could mark a dramatic shift in global nuclear policy, U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to begin testing nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with Russia and China. The announcement…
The Rwanda Football Refereeing Commission has officially released its comprehensive review of Matchday 5 fixtures in the 2025/2026 Rwanda Premier League. The report, issued this week, focuses on three high-profile…
More than 37 million Tanzanians are voting today in general elections to choose the country’s next president, members of parliament, and local government leaders. The polls opened on Wednesday, October 29, 2025,…
As more nations embrace the Moroccan Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, the long-standing dispute between Morocco and Algeria has reached a decisive turning point. The Moroccan plan, viewed by many observers as the most…
Hundreds of protesters filled the streets of central Seoul on Saturday, voicing contrasting messages as South Korea braces for a high-stakes diplomatic week. One group near the US embassy chanted “No Trump!” while…