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Russia and Ukraine are preparing for a new round of peace talks in Istanbul, scheduled for Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In his daily speech on Monday, Zelensky said he had spoken with…
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment programme, despite the severe damage inflicted by recent US and Israeli airstrikes on nuclear and military…
Australia, along with more than 30 countries including the UK, Canada, Japan, and several European nations, issued a joint statement on Monday urging an immediate end to the war in Gaza, The Guardian reports. The…
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has ordered the temporary closure of Hotel Chateau Le Marara in Karongi District, at the shore of Lake Kivu, citing failure to comply with national tourism regulations. The decision,…
Rwandan football outfit Police FC has kicked off a one-week intensive training camp in Rubavu District as part of its preparations for the upcoming 2025/26 season. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing team…
A Congolese diplomat has been arrested in Bulgaria at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint, near the country’s border with Turkey, along with two other individuals, for attempting to smuggle 205.94 kg of high-risk cocaine…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, African Union (AU) Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, French President Emmanuel Macron, Massad Boulus, the U.S. President’s senior advisor for Africa, David Lammy, the…
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al Saud, often referred to as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away after spending 20 years in a coma. Born in April 1990, he was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal and a…
Four people have died in a devastating two-vehicle crash on Central Queensland’s Capricorn Highway on Sunday morning, lifting the state’s road toll to ten since Friday. As ABC reports, the crash occurred around 10:50am…
Representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 (AFC/M23) movement signed a Declaration of Principles on Saturday, July 19, in Doha. The agreement,…
Australia has delivered M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a major military support package worth $160 million, helping the country defend itself against Russia’s ongoing invasion. The Australian government, one…
The United States has formally rejected a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement aimed at improving global preparedness and response for future pandemics, citing concerns over sovereignty and the broad powers it…
The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy for the Sahel, tasking him with advancing dialogue and peace efforts in a region grappling with political instability…
On Friday, July 18, President Paul Kagame met with leaders from the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) at Village Urugwiro. The delegation included Jim Kim, Chancellor of the University; Professor Phil Cotton,…
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have been accused of bombing Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing three people and injuring at least ten others. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the bombing was…
Rwanda and Antigua and Barbuda, an independent twin-island state in the Lesser Antilles of the eastern Caribbean Sea, have signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors…
Under the leadership of Alphonse Munyatwari, the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) underwent a significant transformation across all levels of football. From grassroots development to elite competitions, his…
Kigali Streetball is making its highly anticipated return this year, bringing two full days of dynamic urban energy, raw competition, and cultural expression to Petit Stade from July 19 to 20, 2025. Organized by UNIK…
President William Ruto of Kenya on Thursday, July 17, received Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe, at State House Nairobi, where discuss a wide range of bilateral and regional…
The Ministry of Health in Rwanda has reported that approximately 2,600 people die from AIDS-related illnesses annually, while at least 3,200 new infections are recorded each year. This data was presented during the…
Rwandan football powerhouse Rayon Sports is intensifying its preparations for the upcoming season with both action on the pitch and off it. The club is now in the final days of the first week of its fan led fundraising…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his recent diplomatic visit to China amid criticism it yielded few tangible outcomes, arguing that his government has restored dialogue and cooperation after a breakdown in…
Russia launched a major overnight aerial assault on four Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people and striking critical energy infrastructure, AP News reports. The attacks come as tensions escalate ahead of a…
A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 16, appointed two new envoys for Rwanda. Ambassador Vincent Karega was proposed as Rwanda’s Ambassador to Algeria, and Innocent Muhizi as the new…