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Mark Carney, who triumphed over Chrystia Freeland in Sunday's Liberal Party leadership race, is set to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister. He has vowed to win the tariff war with U.S. President…
On 8th March 2025, female Peacekeepers from the Rwandan Battalion (RWABG VII) serving under MINUSCA with local women in Bria Town, Haute-Koto prefecture, Central African Republic (CAR) celebrated the International…
The number of drugs covered under Rwanda's Community-Based Health Insurance (Mutuelle de Santé) has nearly doubled, increasing from 800 to 1,500 following recent government reforms aimed at improving healthcare access…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi, who is on an official visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), along with the Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Ronald…
The United States has suspended all military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On February 28, 2025, during an Oval Office meeting,…
HobeNews: Dr. Ras Banamungu, congratulations on your latest book, Communication Nexus: Unveiling the Power and Reach of Mass Media. What inspired you to write this book? Dr. Ras Banamungu: Thank you. This book is the…
On Saturday, March 1, at the La Corniche One Stop Border Post in Rubavu District, AFC/M23 handed over to Rwanda members of the Congo-based FDLR genocidal militia, including high-ranking officers Brig. Gen. Gakwerere…
Several residents of Bukavu, the capital of DR Congo’s South Kivu Province, were killed, and others injured after bombs exploded during a meeting organized by the AFC/M23 on Thursday, February 27. The meeting, led by…
From February 24–28, Rwanda is hosting the Pan-African Surgical Conference, bringing together surgeons, healthcare leaders, researchers, and policymakers to discuss solutions for strengthening surgical services across…
As the 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda kicks off this Sunday, February 23, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) has urged spectators not to distract riders or cause accidents. The international cycling competition will…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has clarified that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) are not in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to fight the M23 rebels but to combat the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)…
Amahoro Stadium is in the running for the Best Football Stadium in the World award for 2024, competing against top contenders such as Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu, Kingdom Arena (Saudi Arabia), and other renowned…
Music has the power to touch hearts, evoke emotions, and inspire change. This is exactly what UMUTIMA, the latest release from Butera Knowless, achieves. A heartfelt composition, UMUTIMA is more than just a song—it is…
Rwanda has announced the suspension of its development cooperation with Belgium, citing Belgium's campaign to sabotage Rwanda's access to development finance including in multilateral institutions. The decision was…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese encountered significant backlash from locals in New South Wales' Illawarra region as he promoted a proposed offshore wind farm project, which aims to bolster Australia’s renewable energy…
Danielle Glanville, better known to wrestling fans as Harley Cameron, has made a triumphant return to Queensland after a remarkable journey that took her from the theatrical cabaret stage of Dracula's on the Gold Coast…
Geraint Thomas, one of Britain's most decorated cyclists, has revealed that he will retire from professional cycling following this year's Tour de France and the Tour of Britain. The 38-year-old Welshman, who made…
Nile Gardiner, a prominent advocate for transparency and a leading figure at the Heritage Foundation, is urging for a thorough examination of donations associated with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Gardiner has been…
Queensland state schools are set to receive a significant funding boost of $44 million to address behavioural issues within classrooms, Premier David Crisafulli announced on Monday. This funding, which will begin to…
A prominent Perth obstetrician, Rhys Bellinge, has been accused of drunk driving and reckless speeding following a tragic accident that claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman. According to police reports, Bellinge was…
The ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) remains one of the most protracted and devastating conflicts in modern history. For nearly three decades, this region has been engulfed in…
Firefighters in Victoria are battling multiple fires under challenging conditions, even as a cool change brings some relief from scorching temperatures that exceeded 40 degrees Celsius earlier in the day. Despite the…
On the morning of January 27, 2025, M23 rebels announced they had taken control of Goma, the capital city of North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Although Goma has been captured,…
The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rapidly intensifying, particularly in North Kivu province, where the M23 rebel group is clashing with government forces (FARDC). The situation has reached a…