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Tanzania has blocked access to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing the platform’s allowance of pornographic content, which the government says violates the country's laws, culture, customs,…
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has appointed Mary Baine as its new Executive Secretary, effective 1 July 2025. She succeeds Mr. Logan Wort, who has held the position since ATAF’s founding in 2009. Baine, a…
After a period of relative silence, Bruce Melodie, one of East Africa’s most prominent artists, has returned with renewed focus and determination. The Rwandan singer’s recent statement reflects a mature and strategic…
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, has appeared before prosecutors in connection with a high-profile embezzlement case involving millions of dollars that were allocated for…
High Commissioner Ernest Rwamucyo on Wednesday June, 4, presented his Letters of Credence to President William Ruto of Kenya, officially accrediting him as Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya. He succeeds Ambassador…
Rwanda and Algeria have signed a series of cooperation agreements across various sectors, including air services, visa exemption, communication, police, pharmaceutical industries, higher education, agriculture,…
President Paul Kagame, on June 3, arrived in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria for a two-day Official Visit. He was received by his host, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. According to the Office of the…
Ukraine’s SBU security service has claimed responsibility for a powerful underwater explosion that struck the strategically critical Kerch Bridge, which links Russian-occupied Crimea to mainland Russia. The blast…
Two suspected terrorists, including an alleged female suicide bomber, were killed in an explosion on Tuesday, June 2, in Munyonyo, near a church, as Uganda heightened security ahead of Martyrs Day, the country’s…
The latest round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, held in Istanbul on Monday, June 2, under Turkish mediation, concluded with what officials described as some positive developments, particularly on…
The UK government has announced it is fully prepared to initiate legal proceedings against Roman Abramovich concerning the £2.5 billion frozen from the sale of Chelsea Football Club. This large sum, pledged to support…
Real Madrid have returned to the summit of European football, overtaking Manchester City to become UEFA’s top-ranked club for the 2025/26 season, according to the latest coefficient standings published by European…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Egyptian Armed Forces have signed cooperation agreements, reaffirming their mutual commitment to establishing a long-term and sustainable defence partnership. The agreements were…
Kalgoorlie, WA – In a world increasingly overwhelmed by the pursuit of instant success, one Kalgoorlie-based visionary has authored a compelling new work to remind us that lasting greatness stems not from luck, but…
Paris Saint-Germain made history on Saturday night by winning their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, delivering a commanding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the 2024/25 final held at Allianz Arena in Munich,…
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila met with leaders of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) on Friday, May 30, just four days after returning to Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province. In a post on X, AFC/M23…
Rwanda Security Force (RSF) on Friday, May 30, officially handed over a newly constructed market facility to the local population of Macomia town. In a ceremony that was attended by local authorities, representatives…
Kazakhstan’s state-owned Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund has signed a new cooperation agreement with Rwanda’s Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), according to the fund’s press service. As part of this deal,…
Kigali has once again been ranked the second most popular city in Africa for hosting international association meetings, according to the 2024 International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) rankings. Rwanda…
The United National Secretary-General, António Guterres awarded the Dag Hammarskjold Medal posthumously to all UN personnel including Military, Police and Civilian components who lost their lives during service in…
The four African representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025—South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco—will learn their group stage opponents tonight when the official tournament draw is held in Santiago, Chile at…
Sidi Ould Tah from Mauritania has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank Group. The announcement was made during the Bank’s Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. According to African…
The Government of Rwanda has delivered a shipment of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, supporting civilians affected by the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israeli forces. In a statement released by the Office of the…
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced that the 20th edition of the Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony will take place on September 5, 2025. The event will be held at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park…