Reporting from the Hobe News archive
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on Wednesday, December 24, officially opened Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major national asset and urging residents to practise responsible waste disposal to protect the…
Christmas is celebrated by billions of people around the world through both religious and secular traditions. Observed annually on December 25, it commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of…
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has announced Stella Rusine Nteziryayo as its new Chief Executive Officer, pending regulatory approval. She will succeed Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, who led the bank through six…
A 14-year-old Florida girl, Jasmine Ramirez, is recovering after undergoing an extraordinary 17-hour surgery to amputate her 174-pound leg, a procedure necessitated by a rare and life-long health condition. Jasmine has…
Leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) are meeting in Bamako as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso take further steps toward regional autonomy and a decisive shift away from the West African bloc, ECOWAS. The…
The Chief of Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces, Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has died in a plane crash involving a Dassault Falcon 50 in Turkey on December 23, 2025. The aircraft departed Esenboğa Airport in…
The United States Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops to the Chicago area, dealing a legal setback to the president’s efforts to use federal military forces in…
Young Rwandans studying, working, and living in Poland have visited Rwanda under a programme titled Cultural Heritage Visit 2025, aimed at deepening their understanding of the country’s history and reaffirming their…
Russia launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least three people, including a child, and forcing emergency power cuts nationwide, Ukrainian authorities said. The strikes…
Refugees living at Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District have completed an advanced (Level Two) vocational training programme in leather craftsmanship, marking a major step toward self-reliance and sustainable…
U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking as Commander in Chief, has announced that he has approved a major plan for the United States Navy to begin construction of two new, exceptionally large battleships described as the…
On Monday, December 22, Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) welcomed 1903 new non-commissioned officers, who completed a nine-month Basic Police Course (BPC) at the Police Training School…
Residents of the city of Goma and surrounding areas in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) took to the streets on December 22, 2025, to protest the withdrawal of AFC/M23 fighters from the city of Uvira. The…
New South Wales is preparing to introduce what could become the toughest gun laws in Australia, with legislation expected to be fast-tracked through state parliament before Christmas. The move follows last week’s…
The Albanese government has announced a new gas reservation scheme aimed at preventing forecast domestic supply shortages and easing rising energy costs for Australian households and businesses. Under the proposed…
The President of the M23 movement and Deputy Coordinator of the AFC/M23, Bertrand Bisimwa, has accused Burundian security forces of carrying out violent repression against Congolese refugees at the Gatumba camp, near…
Morocco opened their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Comoros on a rain-soaked night in Rabat, overcoming early nerves to secure three points in the tournament’s…
The opening ceremony of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco delivered a powerful fusion of football, music, and culture, as global stars Davido and French Montana took center stage before…
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 officially gets underway this Sunday night at the iconic Complexe Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, where hosts Morocco face Comoros in the tournament’s opening match.…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday chaired an Ad-Hoc Regional Summit at State House in Entebbe, bringing together regional leaders and representatives to assess the deteriorating security situation in eastern…
Sleeping in a cool bedroom can have meaningful effects on overall health, influencing metabolism, sleep quality, and even the aging process. Rather than being just a comfort preference, bedroom temperature plays an…
The Rwanda National Police has arrested Arnuad Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, in connection with a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a traffic police officer. The incident occurred on Saturday at…
Thailand has officially recognized its native cat breeds as national symbols, marking a meaningful step in preserving the country’s cultural identity and living heritage. The decision reflects the deep historical and…
Recent public discussion around Kanye West and Bianca Censori has drawn widespread attention, particularly claims suggesting that Censori could receive 50 percent of Kanye West’s net worth in the event of a divorce.…