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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged federal assistance to Victoria following a suspected arson attack on a synagogue in East Melbourne on Friday night, an incident being treated as potentially antisemitic in…
Doctors in Gaza have sounded the alarm over a severe shortage of infant formula, warning that hundreds of babies could soon die if emergency aid is not allowed into the territory. At Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Dr…
On Friday 4 July 2025, during the event dubbed “APR ku Ivuko” held in Mulindi wa Byumba, Rwanda’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, shed light on the historical foundation of APR FC, revealing that the club…
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in partnership with the Rwanda High Commission in Singapore, has marked a milestone in international conservation and tourism promotion through an inspiring collaboration with Mandai…
A huge rescue operation is happening in central Texas after sudden flash floods killed at least 24 people and left many others missing. Among those missing are many children who were at a girls’ summer camp over the…
The funeral of Portuguese football star Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva will take place this Saturday in Gondomar, the northern Portuguese town where Jota began his football journey, African News…
A senior federal official corruptly manipulated hiring processes to secure her sister’s fiancé a position in the public service, according to a newly released investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission…
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, has stated that Rwanda and Uganda are countries bound by shared…
Russia launched a record 539 drones, along with 11 cruise and ballistic missiles, against Ukraine overnight into Friday, striking multiple buildings and residential areas, according to the country’s air force. The…
Destructive winds and torrential rain have left tens of thousands without power in New South Wales, as emergency services scramble to respond to worsening conditions along the state’s eastern seaboard. A powerful…
A recent decision by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to temporarily suspend the operations of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) could lead to 14 million deaths within the next five…
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $100 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing for the Rwanda Urban Mobility Improvement (RUMI) Project, which aims to bring greener and…
A powerful coastal low-pressure system is set to batter parts of eastern Australia over the coming days, with authorities warning of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and hazardous surf from southern Queensland to the…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda, describing it as "an important step toward…
Queensland, Australia In a heartwarming display of unity, sportsmanship, and cultural pride, the Rwandan Community of Australia (RCA) Queensland Youth faced off against the Burundian Youth Community in a friendly but…
The East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces medical specialists are currently offering free medical services to residents of Nyanza and Ngoma districts. These services are being delivered at Nyanza and Ngoma District…
More than 80 per cent of unpaid superannuation [amounting to several billion dollars annually] remains unrecovered in Australia, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) rarely imposing penalties on employers who fail…
Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek has dismissed Liberal Party objections to gender quotas aimed at boosting female representation in federal politics, countering claims that Labor’s longstanding quota rules undermine…
Police have charged a former Greens candidate, Hannah Thomas, following her arrest at a pro-Palestinian protest outside a Sydney manufacturing facility. The 35-year-old remains in hospital with serious facial injuries…
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, vowing to order further military strikes on the country's nuclear facilities if Tehran resumes its nuclear weapons program. Speaking from the White House on…
At least 34 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip late Friday and into Saturday morning, according to medical personnel, as the region continues to grapple with a worsening humanitarian…
Rwanda and Nigeria have signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to encourage investment flows between their economies and boost private sector participation. The agreement, signed on Friday during the 32nd…
Belgium, a country accused of contributing to tensions in the Great Lakes region, has expressed satisfaction with the peace agreement recently signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) successfully conducted its 2025 Governance and Compliance Workshop on 27 June 2025 at Four Points by Sheraton Kigali. The workshop brought together representatives from member…