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APR FC booked their place in the 2026 Heroes Cup final after delivering a dominant 3–0 victory over AS Kigali in a one-sided semi-final clash played at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday evening. After a cautious first…
Washington — Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, defending the U.S. military operation that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro…
U.S. President Donald Trump on January 28, 2026 issued a stark warning to Iran, urging Tehran to return to negotiations on a nuclear agreement or face a military response “far worse” than last year’s strikes on its…
New York — Legendary rock musician Neil Young announced Tuesday that he is offering free access to his complete music catalog to all residents of Greenland in response to President Donald Trump's persistent threats to…
In 2023, Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stepped in to support Zimbabwean UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo, buying him a home after learning about the athlete’s financial struggles.…
Kigali’s skyview isn’t just changing, its rhythm is too. What once was known primarily as a global conference destination and eco-tourism hub is now emerging as one of Africa’s most vibrant entertainment capitals. From…
On January 28, 2026, India’s Health Ministry confirmed two cases of Nipah virus infection in the eastern state of West Bengal, detected since December 2025. Officials emphasized that only these two infections have been…
Today, on 27 January 2026, Rwanda confirmed it has formally initiated arbitration proceedings against the United Kingdom at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands, following a dispute over alleged…
self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie at Malindi courthouse in Kenya Today on 27 January, Kenyan authorities have filed new charges against controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie, accusing him of involvement in the…
A political alarm has emerged in Europe as senior officials in Germany publicly suggest that the nation should seriously consider boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, due to escalating tensions with the United States…
Kigali, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame received Prof. Dong-Sup Yoon, President of Yonsei University, along with Dr. Won-Yong Lee, Executive Vice President for Research Affairs, and their delegation this afternoon at…
France has moved a step closer to becoming one of the first major European countries to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, as lawmakers advance legislation aimed at strengthening online protections…
A massive and potentially historic winter storm has swept across North America, leaving at least 29 people dead and plunging more than 500,000 households into darkness as extreme cold continues to grip large parts of…
January 27, 2026 — Hamas is pushing to retain a role for its police force in Gaza as preparations begin for sensitive talks on the group’s possible disarmament, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The…
On January 27, 2026, India and the European Union announced the conclusion of nearly two decades of negotiations on a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed by leaders as transformative for global commerce. Indian…
On Monday, January 26, 2026, Colonel Dan Gatsinzi officially assumed his duties as the Deputy Commander of the Rwanda Air Force in charge of Operations, marking a key leadership transition within the Rwanda Defence…
The security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced a serious setback on Monday after fighters from the M23 rebel group entered parts of Goma. The incident caused fear among residents and…
Australians across the country marked Australia Day on 26 January 2026 with a mix of official ceremonies, community celebrations, and moments of national reflection, as events took place in all states and territories.…
January 26, 2026 — The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social-media company X and its AI chatbot Grok, following widespread concerns that the tool has been used to generate…
Taiwan’s government announced on January 26, 2026, that it is closely tracking what it describes as “abnormal” changes in China’s military leadership after authorities in Beijing placed one of the People’s Liberation…
A powerful winter storm has swept across large parts of the United States, leaving a trail of destruction, disruption, and heartbreak. At least seven people have died, and around 800,000 homes and businesses remain…
India is poised to make a historic shift in its trade policy by slashing import tariffs on cars from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, according to sources and Reuters reports on January 25–26, 2026.…
On January 25, 2026, American climber Alex Honnold completed an extraordinary free solo ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan, scaling all 101 floors without ropes or safety equipment in a feat watched live…
On January 24, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Canada, threatening to impose a 100 % tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States if Ottawa completes a new trade deal with China.…