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Nepal has begun burying victims of last week’s devastating floods in mass graves after authorities collected DNA samples, as the scale of the disaster overwhelms efforts to identify and provide traditional Hindu…
Children across the Democratic Republic of the Congo returned to school on Tuesday as the country battles its largest Ebola outbreak on record, raising concerns among parents and teachers, particularly in the worst-hit…
More than 15 years after Tunisians overthrew longtime President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, familiar frustrations are once again being heard across the country. Protesters are reviving a slogan from the 2011 revolution:…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have taken the first steps towards putting their new mutual-defence agreement into operation, as the three countries face growing security concerns amid the renewed conflict between…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States of failing to honour its commitments, as tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate following renewed military strikes and Iranian attacks on…
Novak Djokovic has suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the US Open, losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a five-set thriller on Sunday night. The 39-year-old Serbian, seeded fourth, went down 7-6 (5), 5-7,…
Kiyovu Sports have been crowned champions of the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup after defeating Police FC 1-0 in the final at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday. The victory gave Kiyovu the inaugural edition of the competition in…
Rwanda’s women’s volleyball team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 African Women’s Nations Championship after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Nairobi, Kenya. The Rwandan side…
Rwandan celebrity Pamela Uwicyeza has spoken out against the reported treatment of women who were denied entry to a Diamond Platnumz concert in Kigali over their clothing. Security personnel at the BK Arena parking…
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has released the first photographs showing him in US detention since he was captured in Venezuela earlier this year. The two photographs, published on his X and Telegram…
Aston Villa host Premier League champions Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday in one of the early-season highlights of the English top flight. Arsenal enter the match with strong momentum after opening their title defence…
The United States plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week as Washington increases economic pressure on Iran amid stalled talks aimed at securing a truce. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are among more than a dozen leaders gathering in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The summit…
Vote counting is under way in Guinea-Bissau after voters took part in a constitutional referendum that could significantly increase the powers of the country’s presidency. The referendum was held on Sunday, less than…
Tunisia is facing a growing strain on essential services as extreme heat pushes temperatures close to 50°C, driving electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and putting pressure on hospitals. On August 27,…
Niger’s military government has contained an attempted mutiny in the capital, Niamey, but the unrest has exposed growing tensions within the country’s armed forces and highlighted Russia’s expanding role in Niger’s…
A Dutch court has sentenced Eugene N., a Rwandan national, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of genocide and war crimes linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The District Court of The…
The City of Kigali is set to begin a major housing redevelopment project in Kagugu, Gasabo District, where the Kabuhunde residential village will be built to accommodate 716 families currently living in the area. The…
Google has introduced a major new feature to Gemini Notebook , formerly known as NotebookLM, allowing users to use digital books they have purchased through Google Play Books as sources for AI-powered research and…
President Paul Kagame has called on Africans to rethink the way they view themselves and the rest of the world, arguing that Africa cannot transform while some of its people continue to place outsiders on a higher…
On August 24, 2026. APR Basketball Club have been crowned 2026 Rwanda Basketball League champions after completing a 4–0 sweep over Patriots Basketball Club in the best-of-seven final series. APR controlled the final…
FERWAFA has been ordered by FIFA to pay former Rwanda national team head coach Adel Amrouche $360,000, equivalent to more than Rwf530 million, following a dispute over the termination of his contract. The amount…
Rwanda has drawn a firm line over its national security, with President Paul Kagame saying the country will not seek permission from anyone to defend itself against threats linked to the FDLR and its allies. Speaking…
Kagame Draws a Red Line on ‘Ibyuma’ Alcohol: Rwanda Puts Lives Ahead . President Paul Kagame has issued a strong warning to people involved in producing and distributing substandard alcoholic drinks, saying Rwanda will…