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Rwandan basketball star Girumugisha Jean Claude has bid farewell to Al Hilal SC after three years with the club, bringing an end to an impressive chapter of his career. Girumugisha leaves the club after a remarkable…
Rwanda has launched a nationwide stakeholder dialogue aimed at strengthening the implementation of Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and improving the quality of skills development across the…
President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term in office after winning Zambia’s presidential election with about 60% of the vote, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Hichilema, who first came to…
Kevin Lamour’s departure from FIFA may look like another change among the organisation’s senior officials, but the timing has turned it into a much bigger story. Lamour, who served as FIFA’s Managing Director of Daily…
Tensions between Russia and the United Kingdom have intensified after Moscow warned that Britain would face consequences over its support for Ukraine, following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent…
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Jared Kushner, has arrived in Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following rare discussions with Hamas over the implementation of a US-backed peace…
Australia’s Prime Minister has highlighted the important role young people play in shaping the country’s future, describing meetings with young Australians as an inspiring reminder of the value of listening to voices…
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has highlighted Africa’s young population, stronger health systems, artificial intelligence and locally developed innovation as some of the continent’s biggest…
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Spain captain Rodri in a deal worth around £65 million, according to the BBC. The 30-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a four-year contract with…
August 16, 2026. Members of FPR-Inkotanyi in Rusizi District have been urged to take a more active role in identifying problems affecting residents and working with relevant structures to find solutions. The message…
August 16, 2026. Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, has called on churches and other religious organisations to work more closely with the government to tackle the growing problem of illegal and…
Cameroon have been crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 after defeating Malawi 3-0 in a one-sided final played at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Marie…
Guinea’s President, Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, has returned home before completing his holiday in Greece, following growing public concern and speculation about his health. Doumbouya arrived at Ahmed Sékou Touré…
Arsenal have made a strong statement ahead of the new Premier League season after defeating Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 Community Shield at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring…
A heated dispute erupted between Nigerian and South African lawmakers over how violence against foreigners in South Africa should be described, during the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region…
APR BBC and Patriots BBC have secured their places in the Rwanda Basketball League men’s playoff final after decisive victories in Game 5 of their respective semi-final series on Friday night at Petit Stade in Remera.…
Rwanda has reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and security after participating in the 36th ordinary Policy Organs Meeting of the East African Standby Force (EASF), held in Kampala, Uganda, on August 14, 2026.…
Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) has urged the private sector to increase domestic production and expand exports as the country seeks to strengthen its economy, reduce dependence on imports and narrow…
Delegations from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) met in Geneva, Switzerland, to review progress in implementing the Washington Peace Agreement signed by the two countries on June 27, 2025. The…
American basketball star Russell Westbrook has retired from professional basketball at the age of 37 , bringing an end to an 18-year NBA career. Westbrook announced his retirement on social media on Wednesday night…
Rwanda’s Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested and presented 18 people, including Rwanda FDA Director General Prof. Emile Bienvenu , in connection with an investigation into the production and distribution of…
Rwanda’s Development Board (RDB) has pushed back against suggestions that the country’s new tourism partnership with Aston Villa represents a step down from its previous high-profile football partnerships, saying the…
A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after federal prosecutors abandoned the fraud and bribery prosecution nearly two years after his indictment. US District Judge Nicholas…
Iran says an agreement with Oman to establish new shipping arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz has reached its final stages, but Tehran insists the strategic waterway will not fully reopen until the United States…