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After a hard-fought campaign, successive polls had suggested that Labor would face a sweeping loss, raising hopes for a decisive LNP victory. However, while the LNP made significant inroads, the anticipated "blue-wash"…
President Paul Kagame on Saturday, October 26, said he was leaving Samoa where he spent days participating in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) with admiration for the beauty of the country and…
The Minister of Interior Dr. Vincent Biruta, on Friday, October 25, officiated the pass-out of 2,256 trainees, who completed the 20th intake of the Basic Police Course at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in…
On the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe met with Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister of Foreign Affairs and…
GUNNEDAH, NSW The quiet town of Gunnedah in central New South Wales has been rocked by a tragic and unsettling incident as police launch a homicide investigation after the body of a woman was discovered in a tent at…
A devastating accident has left a small community in Victoria's south-west reeling after a truck veered off the Princes Highway and crashed into the home of Jim and Carmel Madden, killing the elderly couple inside. The…
President Paul Kagame handed over Rwanda’s Commonwealth Chair-in-Office role to Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi of Samoa. The handover took place on Friday, 25 October during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government…
President Paul Kagame, who is in Apia, Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM), met with the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Treasury of Papua New Guinea, James Marape.…
President Paul Kagame, who is in Apia, Samoa, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM), attended the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) hosted by His Majesty King Charles III. The Sustainable…
Rwanda’s economic growth momentum continues to show resilience despite a challenging external environment, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team at the conclusion of its two-week mission. The IMF team…
This evening in Apia, the capital city of Samoa, President Paul Kagame held talks with Prime Minister Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa of Samoa. "Their discussion focused on ways to further strengthen bilateral relations…
President Kagame arrived in Apia, the capital city of Samoa, on Tuesday, October 22, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM). Upon his arrival, President Kagame was received by Deputy Prime…
Five members of the Rwanda Parliament, including Deputies Jennifer Wibabara, Diogene Bitunguramye, and Aimée Marie Ange Tumukunde, as well as Senators Bideri John Bonds and Uwera Pélagie, have been elected to represent…
From October 15 to October 21, marked as good days in the fight against Marburg Virus disease, as Rwanda confirmed no new cases during those seven days, a promising sign of success. Since the outbreak of the Marburg…
In a touching tribute that has resonated with fans worldwide, Santos FC has extended a warm message to Neymar Jr. as he returns to professional football. The club that nurtured the Brazilian star's early career…
The opening weekend of the FRVBSERIEA 2024 showcased intense competition across both the men’s and women’s divisions, held at the Petit Stade Remera on October 18 and 19, 2024. The matches highlighted the skill and…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his admiration for Mohamed Salah's all-around contribution during the Reds’ 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League. This result pushed Liverpool back to the top of the…
The outgoing Reserve Force Chief of Staff (RFCOS), Maj Gen (Rtd) Amb. Frank Mugambage, handed over command responsibility to the incoming Reserve Force Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Alex Kagame at the RDF HQs on Monday,…
The Amavubi national football team has officially entered camp ahead of the two-legged CHAN 2025 qualifiers against Djibouti. Despite Djibouti being the designated host for the first match, both legs will be played at…
President Kagame Kagame had conversations with Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus regarding Rwanda's ongoing response to the Marburg outbreak. Dr. Tedros arrived in…
A presidential order has pardoned 32 convicts, including Edouard Bamporiki, former Minister of State for Culture, and Retired Commissioner General Emmanuel Gasana, a former Governor of the Eastern Province. This…
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, arrived in Rwanda on Friday, October 18, to see firsthand the ongoing Marburg response and pledge WHO’s continued support to…
On Friday, October 18, President Paul Kagame appointed new Ministers for Local Government and Agriculture and Animal Resources. According to an announcement by the Prime Minister’s Office on October 18 , Dr. Patrice…
American rapper Sean John Combs, popularly known as Diddy (formerly Puff Daddy and P. Diddy), continues to face frustration as the court has denied his repeated requests to address his charges outside of jail. This…