Reporting from the Hobe News archive
The Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations, Martin Ngoga, criticized the UN Security Council for failing to denounce the violence committed by the coalition of the DRC government and the genocidal…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe met with Japan’s Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on August 21 in Tokyo on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International…
From Washington D.C. to Texas and beyond, this week in the United States has been marked by political tension, economic shifts, and security developments. 1. Texas Redistricting Sparks Controversy Republicans in Texas…
Wellington – While New Zealand gears up for spring festivals at home, our Australian neighbours are celebrating a jam-packed week of culture, entertainment, and major gatherings — some of which are already attracting…
Australia is buzzing this week with a diverse lineup of festivals, cultural celebrations, and major gatherings that showcase the nation’s vibrancy and global connections. From the north in Darwin to the southern arts…
London Tensions flared between the United Kingdom and Israel this week after Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely, hit back at Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s condemnation of Israel’s controversial settlement…
For more than ten years, Sydney resident Miko Li has called Australia home. But when her doctor told her she needed surgery to remove a benign tumour on her shoulder, she made a surprising decision: she flew back to…
London Australia has joined a coalition of 20 nations in issuing a joint statement condemning Israel’s plan to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning that the move violates international law and…
Former UN peacekeepers who defied orders to withdraw during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have reflected on the reasons behind their decision, despite being instructed to return to their home countries. The…
Rwanda Level 2+ Hospital and Rwanda Battle Group VII (RWABG VII) under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), on 20 August 2025, marked…
Newly elected One Nation senator Warwick Stacey has resigned from the Australian Senate, citing personal health issues, just months after securing his seat. Stacey, a former British army officer, was elected in May,…
Pharmaceutical giant CSL has announced it will slash nearly 3,000 jobs worldwide, in a sweeping cost-cutting program aimed at streamlining its operations and safeguarding future growth despite reporting higher profits.…
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and several European leaders produced two main outcomes: plans for a future meeting between Zelensky and Russian President…
Since assuming office in 2022, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has placed ordinary Australians at the center of his government’s priorities. His leadership is defined by a commitment to making life fairer, more…
Australia experienced a week filled with dramatic rescues, chilling crimes, and extraordinary discoveries, capturing both national and international attention. Miraculous Escape at Cabarita Beach In New South Wales, a…
Dar es Salaam, August 18, 2025 – The Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court in Dar es Salaam has banned live broadcasting and online streaming of opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s treason trial, citing the need to protect…
Uganda is facing a confluence of humanitarian, political, and economic challenges, even as the country celebrates sporting triumphs and attracts international attention through global media projects. Uganda, home to…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, wrapped up his official visit to Australia with a special stop in Brisbane, where he connected with the Rwandan community through Hobe Australia at…
The M23 rebel movement on Sunday, August 17, accused coalition forces of the Congolese government of launching a deadly offensive against densely populated areas using heavy artillery and kamikaze drones. According to…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier J. P. Nduhungirehe, on Saturday, August 16, joined the Rwandan Community Abroad (RCA) in Queensland, Australia, in celebrating Umuganura, Rwanda’s…
More than 100,000 passengers have been affected after Air Canada canceled 623 flights as cabin crew began a strike. The union representing over 10,000 flight attendants confirmed the 72-hour industrial action early…
The highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without any agreement to bring an end to the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine. On Friday, August…
From unexpected courtroom antics to wildlife taking over city streets, this past week delivered a mix of the bizarre, the hilarious, and the downright unforgettable. In Adelaide, Australia, 53-year-old Bethany…
This week, social media lit up with a vibrant mix of uplifting moments, celebrity revelations, and cultural debates. From rare wildlife footage in India to viral podcast snippets and online controversies, here’s a look…