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A power outage briefly interrupted President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address in Zimbabwe’s Parliament on Tuesday, forcing him to continue his speech under flashlight. The incident occurred on October…
As Rwanda’s tourism and hospitality industries continue to grow, many have embraced cooking not only as a passion but also as a sustainable profession. Among them stands Ramadhan Sindayigaya, popularly known as Chef…
Twelve people, most of them tourists, have died after a civilian aircraft crashed in southeastern Kenya on Tuesday morning. The plane went down in the Tsimba Golini area of Kwale County shortly after taking off from…
Hurricane Melissa, now classified as a Category 5 storm, has become the most powerful hurricane of the year so far, churning slowly across the Caribbean Sea as it heads toward Jamaica. Meteorologists warn that Melissa…
Rwanda and Somalia have signed the General Cooperation Agreement and agreed to fast-track its operationalization by establishing a Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) to oversee the effective implementation of existing…
On Monday, October 27, 2025, the Rwandan Football Federation (FERWAFA) headquarters in Kigali hosted a press conference led by FERWAFA President Shema Ngoga Fabrice and Rwanda Premier League President Hadji Mudaheranwa…
President Paul Kagame arrived in Riyadh on Monday, October 27, and held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII). According to the Office of…
Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya has won another seven-year term after securing 53.66% of the vote, the Constitutional Council said on Monday. The election, held on Oct. 12, featured 12 candidates, including…
At least four people have been killed in Cameroon during clashes between security forces and supporters of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma, who claims victory in the country’s recent presidential election. The violence…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) and the Rwanda Premier League Management have announced a joint press conference to discuss the participation of Sudanese clubs in the upcoming 2025–2026 Rwanda Premier League…
The Rwandan community football team delivered a spirited performance on Saturday, October 25, in their opening match of the African Community Football Tournament held in Brisbane. Despite dominating stretches of the…
Rwanda has handed over five stolen vehicles to South African authorities as part of ongoing efforts to curb cross-border vehicle theft and strengthen regional cooperation against organized crime. The official handover…
On Friday, October 24, 2025, the African Community Football Tournament officially kicked off in Brisbane, Queensland, bringing together diverse African communities from across the state. The annual event is a vibrant…
A severe storm with heavy rainfall and strong winds swept across Brisbane, Queensland, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, causing widespread damage in several neighbourhoods, particularly in the south-western parts of the…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Busan, South Korea. The highly anticipated meeting is expected to focus on…
If you’re looking for something new to watch this weekend, here are five of the latest and most talked-about films released between September and October 2025. From intense drama to thrilling action and creative…
Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Ambassador of Rwanda to the Swiss Confederation, on Thursday, 23 October, presented her Letters of Credence to Karin Keller-Sutter, President of the Swiss Confederation, during a ceremony held at…
Festus Bizimana, Rwanda’s newly appointed Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau, presented his credentials to President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on October 22. According to the Embassy of Rwanda, Ambassador Bizimana delivered a…
At least 31 people were killed after a tanker truck carrying gasoline exploded in the Bida area of Niger State, north-central Nigeria, police said. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said the explosion occurred on…
Rwandan peacekeepers, comprising Rwanbatt-3 and the Rwandan Aviation Unit (RAU-13), serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on Wednesday, October 22, awarded UN medals in recognition of their…
At least 63 people have died in a road accident in Uganda involving two buses, smaller vehicles, and motorcycles. The crash occurred at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Kampala time (09:15 p.m on GMT). According to a statement…
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, October 21, appointed four members to the Rwandan Senate. The appointees include outgoing senators Evode Uwizeyimana and Prof. Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu, along with two new members,…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, has begun serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of accepting money from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi during his 2007 presidential campaign. He…
Japan made history on October 21, 2025, when Sanae Takaichi was elected as the country’s first female prime minister, receiving 237 out of 465 votes in parliament. She is expected to meet with the Emperor to formally…