Reporting from the Hobe News archive
Renowned British author Sir Philip Pullman has issued a strong call for government action over the use of writers’ works to train artificial intelligence (AI) software without permission or compensation, a practice…
At least 63 people have died in a road accident in Uganda involving two buses, smaller vehicles, and motorcycles. The crash occurred at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Kampala time (09:15 p.m on GMT). According to a statement…
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, October 21, appointed four members to the Rwandan Senate. The appointees include outgoing senators Evode Uwizeyimana and Prof. Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu, along with two new members,…
Ugandan songstress Spice Diana, real name Hajara Namukwaya, has come forward to clarify reports surrounding a recent incident in which her car was allegedly attacked by unidentified men on a boda boda. The attack…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, has begun serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of accepting money from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi during his 2007 presidential campaign. He…
Japan made history on October 21, 2025, when Sanae Takaichi was elected as the country’s first female prime minister, receiving 237 out of 465 votes in parliament. She is expected to meet with the Emperor to formally…
Australia and the United States have signed a new agreement to boost the supply of rare earths and other critical minerals, as Washington seeks to reduce China’s dominance in the global market. The deal was signed on…
Morocco has made history by winning the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final on Sunday, October 20, 2025, at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile. This marks…
The 2025 PFL Africa Semifinals delivered an unforgettable night of pure adrenaline at the BK Arena. From stunning knockouts to razor-thin decisions, Africa’s best MMA fighters put on a show that left fans roaring and…
It’s Monday, the first day of the week and a perfect time to think about how to improve your performance at work. Whether you work in an office, a studio, or from home, doing your best matters not only for your…
China has accused the United States of launching cyberattacks on its National Time Service Center, a key facility responsible for maintaining the country’s standard time. According to a statement released by China’s…
The excitement in Kigali reached fever pitch today as fighters from across Africa faced the media ahead of the 2025 PFL Africa Semifinals, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, at BK Arena. The press conference, held at…
Rwanda Revenue Authority Volleyball Club (RRA VC) has officially unveiled its new signings and announced contract extensions for key players ahead of the 2025/26 National Volleyball League, which is set to kick off on…
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Rwanda’s newly appointed envoy, Ambassador Innocent Bagamba Muhizi, presented copies of his letters of credence to Harold Lee, Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of…
Rwandan artist Gisa Cy’Inganzo, who had been silent for a while in the local music scene, has made a strong comeback with new energy and a fresh vision. The singer revealed that he is working on a new album that will…
The Rwanda Premier League enters Matchday 4 this weekend, with exciting fixtures lined up across the country and teams eager to make their mark in the early stages of the season. Police FC remain top of the table after…
Morocco’s U-20 national team has achieved a historic milestone, booking their place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final in Chile for the first time in the nation’s history. Following their dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout…
Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, concluded their qualifying campaign in fifth place with 11 points, finishing just above Zimbabwe, who were bottom with five. The result left disappointment among fans and the…
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Martin Ngoga, has called for a comprehensive review of the UN’s crisis management system, especially in Africa’s Great Lakes Region. He said the UN’s…
As Rwanda prepares for the PFL Africa Finals set for October 18, 2025, excitement continues to build around the continent’s top mixed martial artists who will compete in the semifinal stage at the BK Arena in Kigali.…
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and one of the country’s most influential political figures for more than three decades, has died at the age of 80. According to officials at the Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye…
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved the national assembly, an unexpected move aimed at blocking an opposition-led vote to remove him from office as the country faces a deepening political crisis. The…
A Kenyan police officer assigned to guard the gates of the President's official residence in Nairobi has died after being shot with an arrow while on duty. The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, October 13,…
The Ministry of Health has launched two digital platforms, e-Ubuzima and e-Banguka, to modernize healthcare services in Rwanda by replacing paper-based systems and long hospital queues with faster, technology-driven…