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Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has unveiled a new cabinet, featuring a mix of returning and newly appointed ministers. Notably, Marie-Chantal Nijimbere has become the first woman to be appointed Minister of…
Rwanda and the United States have reached an agreement that could see the country receive up to 250 migrants deported from the U.S. The agreement, first reported by Reuters, was signed by U.S. and Rwandan officials in…
The United States has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Burundian citizens due to repeated violations of the U.S. visa regulations. The announcement was made by the U.S. Embassy in Burundi on Monday,…
At least 68 African refugees and migrants have died, and 74 others are still missing after a boat sank off the coast of Abyan province in Yemen, according to the United Nations migration agency (IOM). The boat was…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, 1st August, said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in "the appropriate regions",” following a sharp exchange with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.…
On Thursday, July 31, Russia launched more than 300 drones and eight cruise missiles at Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least 31 people, according to Ukraine's Air Force. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Australia’s first locally made rocket, Eris, crashed just 14 seconds after liftoff during its maiden flight on Wednesday, July 30, The rocket, developed by Gilmour Space Technologies, was the first Australian-designed…
The Government of Kenya has increased the legal alcohol drinking age from 18 to 21, as a part of a broader effort to fight rising alcohol and drug abuse across the country. In addition to raising the drinking age, the…
A deadly clash between the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) occurred on Monday, July 28, in Fitina Mbaya village, Yumbe District, northern Uganda. The confrontation…
The Chinese government plans to give financial support of up to $1,500 to each parent who has a child. This is part of efforts to encourage more people to have children, as the country's birth rate continues to…
Four people, including a New York City police officer, were killed in a mass shooting inside a high-rise building in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening. Police say the gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon…
U.S. President Donald Trump has set a new deadline of "10 or 12 days" for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a deal to end the war in Ukraine. The initial deadline had been 50 days. Trump made the comments…
At least 47 people have been killed and 15 others injured in an attack on a church in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The attack, allegedly carried out by suspected members of the Allied…
Australia is preparing to lift its ban on beef imports from the United States. This ban has been in place since 2003, after a case of mad cow disease was found in American cattle. The decision has made headlines,…
French President Emmanuel Macron has faced condemnation from international leaders following his announcement that France will recognize Palestine as a state. On Thursday, July 24, President Macron declared that France…
Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, former High Commissioner of Rwanda to Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, has been appointed by President Paul Kagame as the Minister of State for Infrastructure in the new Cabinet…
Rwanda and Algeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. The signing ceremony took place in Algiers on…
Espoir FC, a popular football club in Rusizi District, has started a new project called “My Espoir” to help solve money problems and involve fans in supporting the team. The goal is to make the club stronger…
Stephen Abdukareem Munyakho, a Kenyan man who spent over ten years on death row in Saudi Arabia, has finally been released. His freedom comes after years of efforts by his family, the Kenyan government, and supporters…
More than 200 companies from various sectors in China are set to participate in the “Meet Rwanda in China” event, scheduled to take place in Wuhan from August 1 to 2, 2025. The event aims to showcase investment…
Russia and Ukraine are preparing for a new round of peace talks in Istanbul, scheduled for Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In his daily speech on Monday, Zelensky said he had spoken with…
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has ordered the temporary closure of Hotel Chateau Le Marara in Karongi District, at the shore of Lake Kivu, citing failure to comply with national tourism regulations. The decision,…
Rwandan football outfit Police FC has kicked off a one-week intensive training camp in Rubavu District as part of its preparations for the upcoming 2025/26 season. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing team…
A Congolese diplomat has been arrested in Bulgaria at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint, near the country’s border with Turkey, along with two other individuals, for attempting to smuggle 205.94 kg of high-risk cocaine…