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BAL Innovation Summit 2026 has once again positioned Kigali as one of Africa’s leading destinations for sports, technology, and innovation after hosting influential global and African stakeholders during the ongoing…
Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga of Rwanda has assumed office as Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), succeeding Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema of Kenya in a handover ceremony held on 20…
BK Arena takes centre stage in African basketball today as the 2026 Basketball Africa League Playoffs tip off in Kigali, with eight continental clubs competing for the title from 22 to 31 May. The qualified teams are…
Ghetto Kids Getting Golden Buzzer in their performance at Britain's Got Talent In 2023. /File Photo Colombian pop superstar Shakira has invited Uganda's Ghetto Kids to perform alongside her at the halftime show of the…
The Commander of the French Africa Command, Major General Pascal Ianni, concluded a three-day official visit to Rwanda on Wednesday, holding high-level defence consultations with senior Rwandan military and civilian…
Members of the Tutsi community originally from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have organised a protest in Canberra, Australia, on 29 May 2026, accusing the Congolese government of failing to protect them from…
Rwanda and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation, aimed at advancing peaceful nuclear energy development and deepening long-term energy security ties…
Kenya has been rocked by deadly protests and nationwide transport strikes after the government announced a sharp increase in fuel prices, worsening the already difficult cost of living for millions of citizens. At…
A United States jury has ruled against tech billionaire Elon Musk in his legal battle against artificial intelligence company OpenAI, finding that he waited too long to bring his claims to court. The jury in Oakland,…
Fifteen Latin American migrants deported by the United States government to the Democratic Republic of Congo last month say they have been left in legal limbo in a hotel outside Kinshasa, forced to choose between…
Shakira, 49, has won a legal victory after a Spanish court ordered the country’s tax authority to refund around €55 million ($64 million), ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her tax…
Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te said on Sunday that Taiwan would neither provoke conflict with China nor surrender its sovereignty, following a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing.…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will not only introduce a historic 48-team format, but it will also provide several nations with another opportunity to write football history. Nine countries heading to the tournament in…
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has officially announced a preliminary 30-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Team Melli prepare for their fourth consecutive appearance on football’s biggest stage. The squad, which…
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed strong confidence in the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team is ready to prove itself among the world’s elite nations. The Manchester City…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has once again placed himself among Premier League legends after equalling the record for most assists in a single season. The Portuguese midfielder delivered his 20th assist…
West Ham United head into one of the biggest matches of their season on Sunday evening when they visit Newcastle United at St James’ Park in a crucial Premier League relegation clash. With Leeds United and Sunderland…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following growing fears of…
Rwandan-German author and poet Judence Kayitesi has officially released her latest poetry collection titled My Child, a deeply reflective literary work exploring memory, identity, survival, healing, and hope in the…
Upcoming gospel artist Moise Ishimwe has shared the heartfelt story behind his new song “Amashimwe,” a track inspired by his personal life journey and the importance of thanking God in every season of life. Speaking…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that Russia was seeking to draw Belarus deeper into the war in Ukraine and was considering plans for potential attacks on Ukraine's north or even NATO territory from…
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a U.S.-brokered ceasefire by 45 days following talks in Washington aimed at strengthening the truce along their shared border. The extension prolongs a cessation of fighting…
Uganda has confirmed an imported Ebola case after a Congolese man who crossed the border died at a hospital in Kampala on Friday, as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles an outbreak in Ituri province that has…
Belgium have named striker Romelu Lukaku in their 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, despite a difficult season marked by injury and limited playing time at club level. The 33-year-old Napoli forward has not started a match…