Reporting from the Hobe News archive
The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), has entered into a strategic partnership with MTN Rwanda aimed at fast-tracking digital skills development and expanding access to digital learning…
Chelsea and England defender Levi Colwill has taken a significant step towards returning to action, with the centre-back on the training pitch after nearly six months out with a serious knee injury. Levi Colwill after…
President Paul Kagame this Friday held a high-level tête-à-tête meeting with H.E Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Togo and the African Union’s Lead Mediator on the eastern Democratic Republic of…
Rwanda international forward Ihirwe Régine has won her legal battle against APR Women Football Club, with the Appeals Committee confirming that she is eligible to play for Rayon Sports WFC. Ihirwe on the ball in…
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has officially unveiled a revamped competition format for its sixth season, marking a significant shift in how Africa’s premier club basketball tournament will be staged in 2026. BAL…
The proposed transfer of APR FC defender Clement Niyigena to Sudanese giants Al Hilal has officially collapsed after the Rwandan champions declined to release the player during the January transfer window. Niyigena…
New animal species that survived mass extinction event a half billion years ago Hunan, China — Scientists have unearthed an extraordinary treasure trove of fossils in a small quarry in southern China, revealing 91…
January 30, 2026 — In a dramatic development in the nearly four-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 29, 2026 that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to…
January 29–30, 2026 — WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a high-stakes, last-minute effort to avert a partial U.S. government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats have struck a bipartisan funding package deal, President Donald Trump…
Rwanda’s national volleyball programme appears set for a new chapter, with French coach Frédéric Guérin emerging as the front runner to lead both the men’s and women’s senior national teams in the future. Frédéric…
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Thursday, January 29, 2026, arrested Barafinda Sekikubo Fred, Mazimpaka Patrick, and Nkeramihigo Japhet over allegations of spreading false information likely to cause public…
Police FC secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Rayon Sports in a thrilling semifinal match, with the only goal of the game coming from Lague Byiringiro in the 67th minute. This win sends Police FC through to the final,…
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and international cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe has issued a strong warning to the European Parliament rejecting what he described as continued arrogance…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Airlines has suspended all scheduled flights between the capital Addis Ababa and airports in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, as fresh clashes erupt between federal forces and Tigrayan fighters, raising…
Brig. Gen. Jean Paul Nyirubutama Kigali, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame has appointed new leadership in key security positions, naming Brigadier General Jean Paul Nyirubutama as Deputy Chief Security Advisor in the…
National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Kigali, Rwanda — The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has temporarily suspended the operations of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd for three months effective January 23, 2026, citing violations of laws…
On 28 th January 2026 in London- UK it was a milestone moment for Anglicanism as Dame Sarah Mullally was been officially confirmed as the first ever woman to lead the Church of England, the mother church of the global…
Charles Victor Thompson Huntsville, Texas — Charles Victor Thompson, 55, became the first person executed in the United States this year on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, following the rejection of his final appeals by…
According to resolutions of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 28 th January 2026 chaired by H.E President Paul Kagame, the National Umushyikirano Council is back and will take place on 5 th and 6 th February this…
In a thrilling encounter at the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Group Stage, Benfica secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over Real Madrid, advancing to the round of 16 via a playoff tie. The win was especially sweet for…
On January 28, 2026, Meta Platforms Inc. stunned markets with an aggressive expansion of its capital expenditure plans, driving a sharp surge in its stock price as investors cheered the tech giant’s renewed focus on…
On January 29, 2026, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in a highly anticipated bid to reset and deepen relations between the United Kingdom and China after years of…
With less than a half-year to go before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, concerns are raised over whether US visa policies could limit international fan attendance at the global tournament. As millions of…
Kigali, Rwanda — The Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, approved the appointment of Uwera Jean Maurice as Deputy Government Spokesperson of Rwanda, replacing the late Alain Mukuralinda who passed away…