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China is stepping up its defence diplomacy in Central Africa, offering the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) advanced fighter jets, including the JF‑17 Thunder, in a move that highlights Beijing’s growing…
The 2025/2026 Rwanda Premier League entered Matchday 7 with intensity and excitement, highlighted by APR FC’s impressive victory over archrivals Rayon Sports. The weekend produced drama, goals, and a shift in the title…
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After 12 years of living and studying in the United Kingdom, Rwandan singer Kitoko Bibarwa has officially returned home for good. The artist arrived at Kigali International Airport on the morning of November 9, 2025,…
Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa arrived in Washington on Sunday for an official visit, two days after the United States lifted his designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Sharaa is scheduled to meet U.S.…
The French government has urged its citizens living in Mali to leave the country following a surge in attacks by the militant group JNIM, which is linked to al-Qaeda. The assaults have disrupted fuel imports, causing…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on November 8, 2025, for a historic discussion centered on global peace, solidarity, and shared responsibility in…
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema abruptly stopped his speech and was rushed to safety after an unidentified person began throwing stones toward the podium during his visit to the Copperbelt Province. Hichilema was…
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe, who also serves as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has made another powerful move on the global mining stage after Harmony Gold, a company…
The long-awaited clash between APR FC and Rayon Sports has lived up to expectations, drawing tens of thousands of passionate fans to the fully packed Amahoro Stadium in Remera. APR FC, representing the Rwanda Defence…
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have initialed the full text of the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF). The REIF outlines key areas for enhancing economic cooperation and development…
Kenyan President William Ruto has requested his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, to help secure the release of Kenyans detained in Ukraine after being captured while fighting on the Russian side amid the…
Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 188 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, according to updated figures released by officials in both countries. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state…
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful Sudanese paramilitary group accused of widespread atrocities, announced on Thursday that it had accepted a U.S.-brokered proposal for a ceasefire in Sudan’s devastating civil…
Two hundred twenty two (222) Rwandans, including 69 families made up of 12 men, 58 women, and 152 children, voluntarily returned to Rwanda from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday, November 6. The group…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will file charges against a man who groped her during a public appearance in Mexico City. Mobile phone footage from Tuesday shows Sheinbaum speaking to supporters near the…
At least 33 people have been killed in clashes between herders and farmers in southwestern Chad, a local official and a traditional leader said on Wednesday. Deadly confrontations between the two groups are common in…
Huye Stadium, one of Rwanda’s iconic football venues, is undergoing a major renovation to replace its natural grass pitch with a modern synthetic turf that meets international standards. The decision was officially…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has officially opened its long-awaited four-star hotel after 11 years of construction. The facility was inaugurated by hosting the Rwanda U17 national football team, which is…
Zohran Mamdani has made history by becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City and its youngest since 1892. The 34-year-old, born in Kampala, Uganda, is also the city’s first mayor of African birth, marking a…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate end to hostilities in Sudan, where thousands continue to die in the ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid…
Rwanda has received an honorary award as the African country with the best and most advanced infrastructure supporting tourism. The recognition was announced at the African Tourism Awards, an initiative that promotes…
President Paul Kagame has arrived in Doha, Qatar, to attend the World Summit for Social Development, scheduled to take place from November 4 to 6, 2025. Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport on Monday, President…
Chairman of APR FC, Brigadier General Deo Rusanganwa, has emphasized that, given the club’s resources and structure, no team in Rwanda can realistically compete with APR FC. Speaking to Igihe, Brig. Gen. Rusanganwa…