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South Africa’s decision to withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being widely viewed as more than a routine military redeployment, it reflects a broader…
Rwanda has emerged as Kenya’s largest source of imported coffee, overtaking Uganda in a regional trade shift that highlights Kigali’s growing strength in the specialty coffee market. New trade data from Kenya’s…
Tasmania is set to introduce some of the strictest laws in Australia against illegal tobacco and vaping sales, with powers to shut down shops for months and fines reaching millions. The Public Health Amendment…
Books have shaped religions, politics, culture and entertainment for centuries. Some titles have reached billions of readers, making them the most sold publications in human history. From religious scriptures…
Kigali – 7 th Feb 2026 , As Rwanda continues to push digital innovation and youth employment, one of the debates highlighted during Umushyikirano 2026 focused on how young creators can earn money from social media. The…
Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy American financier and convicted sex offender who died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. He was known for associating with powerful…
In a dramatic turn for European club football, FC Barcelona has formally announced its withdrawal from the long‑contested European Super League (ESL) project, leaving Real Madrid as the sole remaining founding club…
The City of Kigali today witnessed the official launch of Rwanda’s Digital National ID registration campaign, a flagship initiative under the government’s digital transformation agenda designed to modernize identity…
Rwanda’s football chief secures a key regional leadership role as CECAFA appoints new office bearers for its next mandate. Today on 7 February, the President of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Fabrice Shema…
Los Blancos’ direct free-kick output has sharply declined since Ronaldo left the club in 2018, leaving a noticeable gap in set-piece threat. Real Madrid continue to feel the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo in more ways…
The Islamic State (ISIS), the global Sunni jihadist terrorist group, has claimed responsibility for Friday's suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. The attack killed at least 31 people and…
Last night Rwanda’s basketball season tipped off in style at BK Arena, where RSSB Tigers BBC and APR Women’s BBC were crowned champions of the FERWABA Super Cup 2026, delivering standout performances in both the men’s…
President Paul Kagame on Feb. 5, 2026, urged accountability and self‑reliance at the 20th National Umushyikirano Council in Kigali, as thousands of citizens, leaders and partners gathered to assess Rwanda’s progress…
A Colorado funeral home owner was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison for storing 189 decomposing bodies for years while giving grieving families fake ashes, in one of the most disturbing cases of corpse abuse in…
Kigali – 6 th feb 2026 , The 20th edition of Rwanda’s National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) came to an end this friday after two days, bringing together leaders, citizens and the diaspora to reflect on national…
On February 6, 2026, the tech world’s biggest giants dropped a bombshell: companies like Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Meta and Microsoft are on track to pour over $600 billion this year into artificial intelligence…
PHOENIX, Feb. 6, 2026 — An Arizona state court on Friday struck down several abortion restriction laws, marking a decisive shift in the state’s reproductive rights landscape and reinforcing protections approved by…
At the 20th edition of Rwanda’s National Umushyikirano Council, the country’s creative and media sectors took centre stage as artists, comedians and journalists raised concerns over the difficulty of earning…
Albuquerque, N.M. — Actor and film director Timothy Busfield, best known for his roles in The West Wing , Field of Dreams , and Thirtysomething , was indicted Friday by a New Mexico grand jury on four counts of…
Club set to open talks as young midfielder re-establishes himself under Michael Carrick. Manchester United are preparing to hold fresh contract discussions with rising star Kobbie Mainoo, with plans in place to…
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has reportedly asked the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to release him from his position, just four months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The surprising…
Studies show falling performance in reading, focus and problem-solving across the US and Europe, raising concerns over screen exposure and modern learning environments. For decades, each new generation was expected to…
Islamabad — A suicide bomber attacked a crowded Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s capital during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and wounding 169 others is one of the deadliest attacks in Islamabad in nearly two…
As the world marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation today, the United Nations warned that millions of girls remain at risk despite decades of progress . The observance on 6…