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Authorities said Thursday that a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates had been seized and taken toward Iranian waters, while an Indian-flagged cargo vessel sank after an attack near Oman. The incidents marked the…
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing with one issue overshadowing everything else: Iran. In talks with Xi Jinping, both leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and that Iran should never obtain nuclear weapons.…
President Paul Kagame used the opening of the Africa CEO Forum on Thursday to argue that African countries must become more assertive in defending their economic and political interests as global powers compete for…
Rwandan writer Lise Nova Berwadushime is steadily emerging as one of the most thoughtful literary voices among Rwanda’s new generation of authors, using poetry and emotional storytelling to explore the deepest parts of…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has hosted a 15-member delegation from the Nigerian National Defence College at its Headquarters in Kimihurura for a six-day study tour focused on ecotourism, national development, and…
The East African Community (EAC) has launched a major three-week joint military exercise in Nairobi aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and improving preparedness against growing security threats across the…
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping , opening two days of talks expected to focus on trade, technology, Taiwan and rising tensions in the…
Fédération Rwandaise de Football Association (FERWAFA), in partnership with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), on Monday opened a four-day FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Knowledge Exchange…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 81, was sworn in on Tuesday for a record seventh term as president of Uganda following his victory in disputed January elections, extending his nearly four-decade rule as one of…
Olivier Nduhungirehe on Tuesday renewed Rwanda’s call for reform of the United Nations Security Council, warning that the use, or threat, of veto powers has repeatedly paralyzed the body’s ability to respond to…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame arrived in Nairobi on Monday to attend the inaugural Africa Forward Summit 2026, a high-level two-day forum bringing together African leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron to…
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Monday after Donald Trump rejected Iran's counterproposal to end the 10-week Middle East conflict, deepening fears of prolonged disruptions to energy supplies through the Strait…
Ken Paxton has sued Netflix , accusing the streaming company of secretly collecting consumer data without consent and designing platform features intended to encourage addictive viewing habits. The lawsuit, filed in…
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his annual Victory Day address in Moscow's Red Square on Saturday to defend Russia's war in Ukraine and accuse NATO of supporting actions hostile to Russia. Speaking during the…
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS George H.W. Bush disabled two Iran-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday after the vessels allegedly attempted to breach what the U.S. military described as a…
Members of the Rwandan community and friends of Rwanda gathered at Australian Catholic University (ACU) in Sydney on Saturday to mark Kwibuka 32, the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, honouring…
AFC/M23 has accused the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo of carrying out deadly drone strikes on civilian areas in eastern Congo. In an official communiqué dated May 8, the group alleged that forces…
Botswana and the African continent are mourning the death of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae, a respected statesman whose leadership played a pivotal role in shaping Botswana into one of Africa’s most stable…
Rwanda and Botswana have abolished visa requirements for all passport holders travelling between the two countries, one of six bilateral agreements signed in Gaborone on Wednesday during a state visit by President Paul…
Rayon Sports head coach Haringingo Francis has insisted that his team still has a chance to win the Rwanda Premier League title despite suffering a disappointing 1-0 defeat against AS Muhanga. The Burundian tactician…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has taken another major step toward the growth of women’s football by organizing a two-day FIFA Women’s Football Strategy Stakeholders Workshop in Kigali. The workshop, which…
Paris Saint-Germain proved they are no longer just a team built on attacking brilliance after battling past Bayern Munich to secure a place in a second consecutive UEFA Champions League final. After delivering one of…
Nottingham Forest stand just one step away from reaching their first European final in 46 years as they prepare for a decisive Europa League semifinal clash against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Forest carry a narrow 1-0…
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran could soon come to an end, as Tehran reviews a new American peace proposal aimed at halting months of…