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Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of committing hundreds of violations during a short ceasefire declared for Orthodox Easter, casting doubt on hopes for even a temporary pause in fighting. According to the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz , significantly escalating tensions with Iran despite a temporary ceasefire that he says is “holding…
On April 13, 2026, in the United States, Donald Trump criticized a figure identified as “Pope Leo,” describing him as “terrible” on foreign policy and “weak” on crime, remarks that quickly spread across global media…
High-level peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, have ended without a deal, underscoring the deep mistrust that continues to define relations between the two countries. The…
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , is reportedly recovering from serious and disfiguring injuries sustained during an airstrike that killed his father, Ali Khamenei , according to sources cited…
High-level diplomatic efforts intensified in Islamabad as delegations from the United States and Iran held separate meetings with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of anticipated peace negotiations. The…
The President of Djibouti , Ismail Omar Guelleh , has been re-elected for a sixth term after securing an overwhelming 97.81% of the vote in the country’s latest presidential election. According to official results,…
Rwanda has intensified its diplomatic efforts to secure another term for Louise Mushikiwabo as Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). On April 10, 2026, Rwanda’s Minister of…
As the global race to dominate artificial intelligence accelerates, one challenge stands above the rest: energy. Tech giants like Satya Nadella and Sam Altman have openly acknowledged a growing mismatch between AI…
Global tensions continue to escalate as the fragile ceasefire between United States and Iran faces new challenges, with economic and military risks spreading far beyond the Middle East. The head of the International…
Overnight clashes between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have once again exposed the fragility of the ongoing ceasefire arrangement in the Middle East. Israeli forces launched airstrikes targeting…
Uganda has taken a major step to strengthen its gold industry, as the Bank of Uganda signed contracts worth $160 million to purchase domestically refined gold from local suppliers. The agreements, made with EuroGold…
The South African rand and Nigerian naira have emerged among the strongest-performing currencies globally, posting significant gains against the United States dollar over the past year. According to recent data, the…
Global ride-hailing giant Uber has pledged to invest $300 million (R5 billion) in South Africa over the coming years, in a major move aimed at expanding mobility, delivery services, and digital platform growth. The…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the launch of direct negotiations with Lebanon , even as tensions escalate following deadly airstrikes that Iran says breach an already fragile ceasefire. In a…
Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Justin Nsengiyumva , held high-level talks with the newly elected leadership of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) , focusing on strategies to increase productivity and accelerate investment…
In a move signaling a shift in France’s engagement in Africa, Kenya and France have formalized a five-year defense pact, aiming to bolster Kenya’s military capabilities through French training, technology, and…
As Rwanda and the world marked the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on April 7, strong calls were made to confront genocide denial and renew global commitment to preventing mass atrocities.…
A fragile calm has emerged in the Middle East after Donald Trump announced a conditional two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The agreement, described by JD Vance as a “fragile truce,” depends on Iran…
On April 7, 2026, Rwanda and the international community entered a solemn season of remembrance as Kwibuka 32 officially began, marking 32 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Under this year’s…
At the start of the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Paul Kagame delivered a message that was both a warning and a declaration of resilience: Rwanda will never again be brought to its knees.…
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have officially launched the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, known as Kwibuka32, by lighting the Flame of Hope—a symbol of resilience and…
The spokesperson of the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Thierry Murangira, has called on Rwandan artists and youth to act responsibly during the upcoming commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.…
Namibia, widely recognized as Africa’s largest uranium producer, has strengthened its position in the continent’s mining sector following a major new discovery of high-grade critical minerals. The development comes…