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Apple is preparing for what could be one of its most important iPhone launches in years, with reports pointing to September 9, 2026, as the likely date for its next major iPhone event. Although Apple has not officially…
Tensions between Israel and Turkey are rising after Israeli airstrikes targeted the Abu Al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria, in a move Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a warning…
India has launched a major search-and-rescue operation after a Panama-flagged cargo ship sank off the country’s eastern coast, with 24 crew members reported to have been on board. The Indian Coast Guard said it lost…
China’s efforts to overcome deflation are showing signs of losing momentum, with the latest inflation figures raising fresh concerns about the strength of the world’s second-largest economy. Consumer prices in China…
China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), a Chinese state-owned energy company facing restrictions from the United States, is expanding its role in South Korea’s electricity sector, raising concerns over energy…
China is resisting the Trump administration’s campaign to economically isolate Iran, creating a major challenge for Washington as it seeks to increase pressure on Tehran without relying primarily on military action. US…
China has deployed three naval vessels and more than 700 personnel to waters near Somalia as concerns over renewed piracy in the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden prompt African countries to strengthen their own…
Sudan’s farmers are facing another devastating agricultural season as unusually low Nile water levels and delayed rainfall leave fields dry, threaten crops and deepen food insecurity in a country already struggling…
Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu will face trial on treason charges after a High Court ruled that prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence for the case to proceed. The ruling, delivered Friday by a…
Bitcoin has staged a powerful recovery this week, climbing above $77,000 as renewed investor optimism and several positive developments lift sentiment across the cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a rapidly worsening Ebola crisis, with the death toll now exceeding 2,500 , as health authorities and humanitarian organisations struggle to keep pace with the spread of the…
Rwandans living across Queensland gathered in Brisbane to celebrate Umuganura , Rwanda’s traditional harvest festival, in an event aimed at preserving Rwandan culture, strengthening community bonds and promoting…
Iran has strongly rejected plans by the United States to introduce new sanctions, as tensions between the two countries remain high and the economic pressure on Tehran continues to grow. Iranian officials say the…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the latest US tariffs on Canadian goods as a “miscalculation,” accusing Washington of demanding too much while offering too little as trade negotiations between the two…
Simba SC have made a strong start to the 2026/27 NBC Premier League season, maintaining top spot in the standings after beating Singida Black Stars 2-1 on August 20, 2026. The victory moved Simba SC to nine points from…
Results from Rwanda’s 2025/26 national examinations show a significant improvement in overall performance, with Kayonza and Kirehe districts emerging among the strongest performers in both primary and lower secondary…
Rwanda’s Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) says investigations are ongoing into 243 students suspected of cheating in the 2025/2026 national examinations. The figure was disclosed on August 20, 2026, as the ministry…
APR BBC moved one step closer to retaining the Rwanda Basketball League title after defeating Patriots BBC 94–87 in Game 2 of the Cheetah Energy RBL Playoffs Finals at BK Arena on Thursday night. The victory gives APR…
A major fire broke out at commercial buildings known as Galerie Ndayizamba and Le Parisien in Bujumbura, Burundi, early Friday morning. Videos circulating on social media show flames starting in the lower section of…
Senegalese football star Sadio Mané is taking another step toward creating a lasting legacy beyond the football pitch, with plans for the Bambaly Agro-Industrial Park in Casamance, southern Senegal. The project is…
Environmental and community groups have taken legal action against the U.S. government in an effort to stop what could become the country’s first commercial deep-sea mining lease sale in its own waters. The lawsuit…
The legal situation surrounding Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) President Fabrice Shema Ngoga has taken a new turn after the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) confirmed that his case file has been forwarded to the…
US President Donald Trump has paused the planned introduction of new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods for three days, saying the United States and Canada are close to reaching a new trade agreement. Trump…
Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr Justin Nsengiyumva, has called on African countries to strengthen efforts to expand access to water, sanitation and hygiene services, warning that hundreds of millions of people across the…