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Rwanda, French President Emmanuel Macron, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot, and other leaders have welcomed the signing of the Doha Framework for a…
On November 15, 2025, residents of Ruvuzi Village in Murama Sector gathered for a community event featuring traditional games such as agati and igisoro, along with cycling and football competitions. The event was…
The Rwanda Premier League (RPL) announces big plans for the ongoing 2025–2026 football season after holding its General Assembly Saturday 15 November at Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali. The meeting brought together…
From Baghdad in Iraq to Rutshuru in North Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lacoste T-shirts with the signature crocodile logo are a common sight. The brand became so popular that, in many places,…
Ethiopia has confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after nine cases were detected in the southern Omo region, which borders South Sudan. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom…
More than 15 schools in Australia and five in New Zealand have been closed, while others have temporarily suspended classes, after asbestos was found in sand used in primary and early-childhood learning environments.…
Kenya’s government says more than 200 of its citizens are fighting for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine, with officials warning that recruitment networks targeting Kenyans remain active both locally and abroad.…
The President of the Africa Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI), Calvin Jodisi, has urged young Africans to lead the continent’s economic transformation through innovation, creativity, and…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a thrilling performance to defeat Gabon 4-1 after extra time in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final at Stade Mohammed V. The win secures Nigeria’s place in the playoff…
President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan has dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, removing him from all government and security positions and stripping him of his military rank of General. The announcement,…
Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda recently gained international recognition after being listed among the world’s 25 must-visit destinations for 2026 by National Geographic. As the festive season approaches,…
Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda recently gained international recognition after being listed among the world’s 25 must-visit destinations for 2026 by National Geographic. As the festive season approaches,…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday, November 13, signed a short-term spending bill to reopen the federal government, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days. The House of Representatives passed the…
The Rwanda U17 national team conducted their first training session today, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as preparations intensify ahead of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the TotalEnergies…
AS FAR continued to demonstrate why they are among the favourites for the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League title after securing a convincing 2-0 win over USFAS Bamako on Tuesday, 11 November. From the opening whistle,…
The Sahel region, stretching across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has become one of the world’s most volatile zones as violence, political upheaval, and foreign influence converge in a worsening crisis. Since 2020,…
At least 42 migrants are missing and presumed dead after their dinghy capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said. Only seven people survived after drifting for nearly…
Rwanda has signed two new Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASAs) with the United Kingdom and Panama, aimed at enhancing international air connectivity, trade, and investment. The agreements were signed on the…
PresidentPaul Kagame on Tuesday, November 11, arrived in Conakry where he was welcomed by Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya. According to the Office of the President, the President is in Guinea for the launch of the…
Lebanese authorities have released Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, after nearly ten years in detention without trial. Gaddafi, now 49, was arrested in 2015 and accused of…
Director-General Tim Davie and Director of News Deborah Turness have resigned following backlash over the broadcaster’s handling of remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump in a recent documentary. The…
The 19th African Conference of Commandants (ACoC) of African Command and Staff Colleges officially kicked off on Monday, November 10, in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference is being held under the theme: “The Future of…
The Paris Court of Appeal has granted former French President Nicolas Sarkozy provisional release while he awaits his appeal trial in a corruption case for which he was sentenced to five years in prison. The decision…
On the evening of November 9, 2025, Rwanda’s U17 national football team, Amavubi U17, marked a historic moment in their CECAFA U17 Africa Cup of Nations preparations. The event combined pride, pledges, and purpose,…