Reporting from the Hobe News archive
Rwanda has lost one of its celebrated voices in traditional music. Veteran musician Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa, whose songs captured the country’s cultural identity, history and collective emotions, died on Friday morning,…
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has revealed that he still spends heavily on luxury perfumes, with his personal fragrance collection estimated to be worth $50,000. The 60-year-old boxing legend shared the…
Katie Zacharia has reportedly left her position as White House press secretary after just seven days, marking another change in President Donald Trump’s communications team. Zacharia, a former conservative commentator…
Australia must strengthen its economic and defense capabilities and build closer ties with Indonesia as China’s regional influence grows and the reliability of its traditional alliance with the United States comes…
Uganda’s exports increased by 34% to $18.4 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, as the government intensifies efforts to attract foreign investment and expand manufacturing and agro-processing. Ramathan Ggoobi,…
British entertainer Russell Brand has appeared before London's Southwark Crown Court to face seven sexual offence charges involving six women, as prosecutors outlined allegations of rape and sexual assault spanning a…
Australia’s government has vowed to reintroduce controversial private health insurance legislation after opposition parties and crossbench senators effectively blocked the proposed changes, which could increase costs…
A dispute between two groups of Harvard University-affiliated individuals has intensified political tensions in India following protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the subsequent police…
Rwandan beauty queen and social media personality Vanessa Uwase is preparing to share her personal journey through a new book, Graceful Beginnings, exploring the transition from public fame to motherhood and the…
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is teaming up with technology journalist Kara Swisher to launch High Stakes, a new podcast examining key political issues and congressional races ahead of the November 2026…
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick faces a defining week as his side prepare for challenging fixtures against Atlético Madrid and Leeds United following a disappointing run of results.
Rwanda is set to bring Formula 1 back to Africa for the first time in more than three decades after securing a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix, with a new circuit planned for Bugesera District.
Women’s football is projected to generate more than $1 billion in global revenue by 2027, but many professional players continue to face low salaries, short-term contracts and growing psychological pressure, according…
India’s relationship with Israel has deepened significantly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the war in Gaza bringing the country’s increasingly close ties with Israel into sharper focus. An Al Jazeera report…
Workers producing official football shirts for some of the world’s biggest clubs are earning less than £1 an hour, while reporting difficult working conditions inside factories in Cambodia. An investigation traced…
A former Syrian general wanted over alleged crimes against humanity is being protected and financially supported in Lebanon under an arrangement involving US and Lebanese authorities, a BBC News investigation conducted…
Rwanda international midfielder Ruboneka Jean Bosco has found a new home in Libya, signing for Al-Tahaddi SC Benghazi after leaving APR FC. The 27-year-old has agreed to a one-year contract with the Libyan top-flight…
A Japanese woman has turned sleep into a winning formula after taking first place in an unusual competition in Tokyo, earning a prize of ¥2.22 million — worth roughly RWF18 million. The woman, known publicly as Suimii…
Sudan’s military chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has rejected negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), saying his forces will continue fighting until they regain territory controlled by the paramilitary group.…
More than 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen as fighting intensifies across the country, according to new figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The number of displaced people has…
The fight over the Africa Cup of Nations title is far from over. Senegal will take its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday, challenging CAF’s decision to strip the country of the title and…
Rwandan domestic football returns to centre stage this week as the BK Pro League resumes following the international break, with Matchday 4 set to provide another test for clubs still finding their rhythm in the…
Norway’s Football Federation has filed formal complaints with two FIFA committees, asking for investigations into the conduct of FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organisation’s decision-making processes. The…