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Australia and the United States have signed a new agreement to boost the supply of rare earths and other critical minerals, as Washington seeks to reduce China’s dominance in the global market. The deal was signed on…
It’s Monday, the first day of the week and a perfect time to think about how to improve your performance at work. Whether you work in an office, a studio, or from home, doing your best matters not only for your…
China has accused the United States of launching cyberattacks on its National Time Service Center, a key facility responsible for maintaining the country’s standard time. According to a statement released by China’s…
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Rwanda’s newly appointed envoy, Ambassador Innocent Bagamba Muhizi, presented copies of his letters of credence to Harold Lee, Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of…
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Martin Ngoga, has called for a comprehensive review of the UN’s crisis management system, especially in Africa’s Great Lakes Region. He said the UN’s…
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and one of the country’s most influential political figures for more than three decades, has died at the age of 80. According to officials at the Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye…
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved the national assembly, an unexpected move aimed at blocking an opposition-led vote to remove him from office as the country faces a deepening political crisis. The…
A Kenyan police officer assigned to guard the gates of the President's official residence in Nairobi has died after being shot with an arrow while on duty. The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, October 13,…
The Ministry of Health has launched two digital platforms, e-Ubuzima and e-Banguka, to modernize healthcare services in Rwanda by replacing paper-based systems and long hospital queues with faster, technology-driven…
The world’s ten richest people saw their collective fortunes shrink by nearly $70 billion on Friday as global markets were shaken by renewed fears of a trade war between the United States and China. The sudden downturn…
Since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, public approval of several major federal government agencies has shifted dramatically, reflecting the administration’s efforts to reshape both government operations and…
Hamas has released 20 living hostages it had been holding in Gaza, while Israel freed about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange follows the conditions of a ceasefire deal outlined in U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
More than 20 heads of state and government, along with foreign ministers, are meeting in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh for the signing of a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas militants based in Gaza,…
Political tensions are rising in Madagascar after some soldiers declared their support for the youth-led Gen Z movement protesting against President Andry Rajoelina. Mass demonstrations took place on Saturday, October…
Cameroon will hold its presidential elections on Sunday, October 12, in a vote widely expected to extend the rule of President Paul Biya, Africa’s second-longest-serving leader. At 92, Biya is seeking an eighth term in…
White House spokesperson Steven Cheung has condemned the Nobel Committee for not selecting Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming the award was politically motivated rather than based on genuine peace…
The text of the following statement was released by the Office of the Government Spokesperson of Rwanda: Fact-checking of President Tshisekedi’s Address at the Global Gateway Forum 2025 in Brussels 9 October 2025…
Rwanda and the Federative Republic of Brazil have taken an important step in strengthening their diplomatic ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Political Consultations. The MoU was signed by…
Celebrated journalist and politician Gashegu Muramira has been awarded the 2024 Media Award in the Online/Printing Category, recognizing his exceptional service, integrity, and leadership in journalism and public…
A planned pro-Palestine march in Sydney, set to conclude at the iconic Sydney Opera House, has been blocked following a court ruling citing significant public safety risks. The NSW Court of Appeal upheld a challenge…
US President Donald Trump, never one to shy away from a dramatic moment, captured global attention with his latest announcement on the Middle East peace process. In a scene made for television, a note passed and a…
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, October 9, joined other Heads of State and Government for the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum 2025 hosted by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The…
Transparency Rwanda has announced with deep sorrow the passing of its Chairperson, Ingabire Marie Immaculée, who passed away on the morning of October 9, 2025, following a period of illness. In an official statement…
President Paul Kagame met with Massad Boulos, the United States Senior Advisor for Africa and Adviser to the U.S. President, to discuss ongoing efforts to promote peace in the Great Lakes region. The meeting was…