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Rwanda has taken a bold step in its digital transformation journey with the introduction of a national Digital ID system developed by the National Identification Agency (NIDA). The new system is designed to provide all…
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has declared he will not break election promises despite mounting pressure from mining companies who claim “unsustainable” coal royalties are forcing job cuts. Delivering his first…
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, September 23, arrived in Cairo for an Official Visit to Egypt. “He was welcomed by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt to Al-Ittihadiya Palace where the two Heads of State are now…
A New South Wales (NSW) police officer has been charged with allegedly assaulting a protester at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Sydney earlier this year. Hannah Thomas, a former Greens party candidate, alleges she…
Vital Kamerhe resigned from his position as President of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday afternoon, September 22, citing personal reasons. The 66-year-old has faced accusations…
In Kericho County, in western Kenya, students set fire to their school after being denied the chance to watch a Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal. The incident happened on Sunday, September 21,…
Australia has officially recognised the State of Palestine as an independent and sovereign nation, in a historic announcement made on Sunday, 21 September 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the decision…
United Kingdom Government Borrowing Surges Amid Fiscal Challenges Between April and August 2025, the UK's public sector borrowing reached £83.8 billion, £11.4 billion above forecasted levels. August alone saw borrowing…
Prime Minister Albanese is currently visiting the United States, United Kingdom, and the UAE. In New York, he is attending the United Nations General Assembly, advocating for Palestinian statehood and promoting…
President Trump's Second State Visit to the UK President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump embarked on an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom from September 16 to 18, hosted by King Charles…
China Economic Growth: China’s GDP grew 5.3% in the first half of 2025, exceeding the government’s annual target of ~5%. Industrial output in August slowed to 5.1%, signaling challenges in the manufacturing sector.…
Here are some of the funniest and most unusual stories from different corners of the globe: 1. The Famous Grumpy Cat in the UK In the UK, there’s a cat named Tardar Sauce, better known as Grumpy Cat. She became an…
Economic Growth: Rwanda's economy grew by 7.8% in Q2 2025, up from 6.5% in Q1. The growth was driven mainly by commercial activities and other key sectors. Global Cycling Event: Rwanda hosted the Road World…
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has accused the Congolese army and its allies of carrying out airstrikes on populated areas in Bibwe, Chytso, Hembe, and nearby locations in South Kivu Province, allegedly using a…
Ukrainian soldiers have announced that they captured several Kenyans who were fighting on the side of Russia in the war that has lasted more than three years between the two countries. They were captured in Kharkiv…
The AFC/M23 coalition has extended the operating hours of the main border post between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, linking the city of Goma to Rubavu. Since the group took control of Goma late…
Rwanda’s economy grew by 7.8% in the second quarter of 2025, up from 6.5% in the first quarter, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). This revision follows the recent…
Rwanda and China, on Wednesday, September 17, signed an agreement on defence cooperation, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. According to Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), the…
Iran has executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, state media reported on Wednesday. The man, identified as Babak Shahbazi, was accused of gathering sensitive information under the…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has confirmed that a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed in Rutsiro District on Tuesday afternoon, September 16, during a training exercise. According to an RDF press release, the…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced plans to sue the New York Times for $15 billion, accusing the newspaper of defamation and libel. Trump made the announcement on Monday, September 15,…
One and a half million Australians living in coastal areas are at risk from rising sea levels by 2050, according to a landmark climate report. Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts increasingly…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed imposing sanctions on Israel and partially suspending trade agreements due to its military actions in Gaza. This marks a departure from her previous…
The AFC/M23 movement on Sunday, September 14, formally reintegrated 7,437 new commandos composed of former Congolese government soldiers, Mai Mai and Wazalendo militia, alongside newly recruited members. Many of these…