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Yamal had been dealing with pubalgia, a chronic groin issue that forced him to halt all activity recently. On November 10, he underwent radiofrequency therapy, followed by a strict rest period of 48–72 hours.…
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, 20 November, gifted His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, with long-horned Rwandan cows locally known as Inyambo from his farm. “President…
Rwanda’s U-17 national team is preparing for their second match in the CECAFA U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya at Abebe Bikila Stadium on 21 November 2025. Kickoff is at 12:00 PM Kigali time (1:00 PM…
Rwanda has secured a major international technology contract to help Jamaica develop an Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), a move expected to earn the country $4.6 million (over 6.7 billion Rwandan…
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, has arrived in Kigali as he begins a two-day Official Visit to Rwanda. He was welcomed by President Paul Kagame at Kigali International…
Meta will block Australians under the age of 16 from accessing Facebook and Instagram starting December 4, as the government prepares to enforce a new social media law that has raised concerns among young people and…
WaterAid Rwanda, an international non-profit organisation promoting access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene, has pledged to support the improvement of sanitation facilities especially decent toilets in…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his hope that Lionel Messi will take part in what would be a historic sixth FIFA World Cup, a milestone no player has ever reached. Speaking at the 2025 Ole Summit,…
Russia is reportedly planning an ambitious and unconventional football project: a parallel international tournament during the 2026 World Cup, designed specifically for teams that failed to qualify. The idea, developed…
Paul Pogba is on the verge of completing one of football’s most remarkable comebacks. After 26 months away from competitive action, the 32-year-old French midfielder has officially returned to full-team training with…
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, November 19, at Urugwiro Village, received a World Bank delegation led by Ndiamé Diop, Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa. According to the Office of the…
All eyes are now on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw, which is set to take place on December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. As the football world gears up for the…
Arsenal and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) have announced that their long-running partnership will end after in June 2026, closing an eight-year collaboration that saw Visit Rwanda become Arsenal’s first Official…
Gospel Singer Ishimwe Vestine Sparks Debate After Regretting Her Marriage in Emotional Post Gospel singer Ishimwe Vestine has ignited widespread conversation on social media after sharing a deeply emotional message…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, as Deputy Minister of Education, while her son-in-law, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has been named Minister of Health. The appointments come…
The United Nations Security Council has approved a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to Gaza, where it will be tasked with maintaining security and helping…
Russia has designated former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov and prominent economist Sergey Guriev as terrorists, expanding its crackdown on critics of the war in Ukraine. Both men have been living in exile and remain…
China’s nuclear weapons program has undergone one of the world’s most dramatic military transformations in recent years, signaling a shift that could redefine the global balance of power and heighten strategic tensions…
At least 25 students have been abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town, Kebbi State, after armed men launched a midnight attack on Monday. The incident took place in Danko/Wasagu…
Ambassador Innocent Bagamba Muhizi has presented his credentials to the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, officially authorizing him to represent Rwanda in the country. The ceremony took place at the…
A plane carrying the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, caught fire on arrival at Kolwezi Airport in Lualaba Province on Monday, November 17, 2025. The aircraft, which had flown from…
A foot patrol of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon has accused Israel of shooting at them, saying the country continues to behave inappropriately, an act Israel acknowledged but…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of his government have reiterated their firm opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state, just hours before the UN Security Council votes on a…
DR Congo extended their bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a gripping 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final held at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in…