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The Tanzanian government has cancelled the Independence Day celebrations that were scheduled for December 9, a day that marks the country’s liberation from British colonial rule. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba…
When it comes to football’s biggest transfers, the debate always comes down to one thing: did the player justify the price tag? With fees soaring past £100m, expectations have never been higher. Using BBC Sport’s…
A total of 115 Burundian refugees living in Rwanda have voluntarily returned to their home country. The returnees come from 58 families, 107 from the Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District and eight from the City of…
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted on Sunday morning, covering nearby villages in dust, according to local media reports. The Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program confirmed that…
American comedian and global entertainment icon Kevin Hart has put Rwanda in the international spotlight through his newly released Netflix special, Acting My Age. In the one-hour performance, Hart dedicates an…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed proposed changes to a controversial 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. Ukraine’s European allies are believed to have produced a revised version…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said U.S. President Donald Trump told her to “call me anytime” during their phone conversation on Tuesday, their first since Tokyo became embroiled in a diplomatic dispute with…
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson has been suspended from Parliament for one week after wearing a burqa in the Senate chamber to promote a bill seeking to ban the garment, which is commonly worn by Muslim women.…
Rwandan singer Ariel Wayz has finally resumed her long-awaited trip to Kenya, months after it was postponed due to unexpected legal challenges. The artist arrived in Nairobi on November 22, 2025, where she is scheduled…
In Bayelsa State, Nigeria, a funeral ceremony turned into a moment of fascination after family and mourners gathered to bid farewell to Madam Afuwari Ego, an 85-year-old woman laid to rest in a uniquely crafted…
A powerful heavy storm has swept across large parts of Queensland, causing widespread destruction, major power outages, and injuries. The severe weather intensified on Monday evening, bringing destructive winds,…
The Nyabarongo II Hydropower Project has reached 57 percent completion, according to the latest update from the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL). The US$214 million project is expected to be fully…
Eberechi Eze announced himself as a game-changer for Arsenal with a stunning hat-trick in Sunday’s north London derby, leading the Gunners to a 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Since joining from Crystal Palace in…
Rayon Sports failed to secure a win despite making several changes to their starting lineup following two consecutive defeats. In a tense Matchday 8 clash at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday, AS Kigali defeated the Blues…
Musanze FC delivered one of their most memorable performances in recent years after narrowly defeating APR FC 3–2 in a thrilling Matchday 8 league encounter played at Ubworoherane Stadium. The match began shortly after…
President Paul Kagame on Sunday, November 23, met with President Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic, who is in Rwanda for a two-day Working Visit. According to the Office of the President,…
The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, arrived in Kigali on 23 November 2025 for a working visit. Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on X that President Touadéra’s visit…
A gold pocket watch belonging to a wealthy passenger aboard the Titanic has sold for a record £1.78 million at an auction. Isidor Straus and his wife, Ida, were among the 1,500 people who died when the Titanic,…
Before Rwanda ever knew camera flashes, celebrity headlines, or red-carpet glamour, the nation had a hero whose name travelled faster than any fame could carry. Rukara rwa Bishingwe was not simply a warrior—he was a…
Armed men have kidnapped 227 students and teachers from a Christian school in northwestern Nigeria, heightening insecurity in the region. The government has closed 47 schools in less than a week following the attack.…
Al Hilal Omdurman opened their CAF Champions League group-stage campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over MC Alger in a tense encounter played at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, which serves as Al Hilal’s home…
President Paul Kagame thanked His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, for his visit to Rwanda and for the productive discussions they held. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to move forward with a key security plan designed to neutralize the genocidal militia FDLR. The renewed pledge was…
Kigali, Rwanda, Amahoro Stadium is set for one of the most significant days of football recently. In an entertaining double-header, the stadium will host both a high-stakes CAF Champions League fixture and a heated…