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Following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz on 2 nd March 2026, it was after a series of military strikes between US and Israel forces and Iran, Tehran moved to block the 33km wide waterway, through which…
Oil prices could extend gains at the open on Monday, March 16, as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on Feb. 28 entered their third week, threatening critical oil infrastructure. The conflict has effectively…
TIME magazine has named The Pinnacle Kigali, Rwanda's first women-led ultra-luxury hotel, one of the World's Greatest Places of 2026. The recognition, published in TIME's March 12 issue, highlights the boutique…
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi, through his company Taarifa Ltd, is set to acquire a controlling stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), East Africa’s largest independent media company, ending the Aga Khan Fund for…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered the largest disruption in global oil supply in history, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) March 2026 Oil Market Report. Crude and refined oil flows…
Travelers across the United States are facing unusually long airport security lines as thousands of airport screeners risk missing their first full paycheck due to an ongoing government funding dispute. The disruption…
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced revised maximum pump prices for petroleum products, effective March 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM, according to an official public notice issued on March 4. Under the…
Preparations for the re-opening of Gisenyi Airstrip in Rubavu District have entered their final stage, raising expectations that air services to the western lakeside town could resume soon, according to reporting by…
Australia is scrambling to protect its trade interests after US President Donald Trump abruptly imposed a sweeping 15% tariff on all imports, a move Canberra has condemned as unjustified and potentially damaging to one…
NEW DELHI, Feb. 19, 2026 — The opening week of the India AI Impact Summit was overshadowed by organisational confusion after Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates pulled out of delivering a keynote…
New partnership introduces “Chidi,” an AI-powered learning companion designed to strengthen teaching, critical thinking and digital skills in Rwanda’s public education system. ALX, global artificial intelligence…
Beijing’s sweeping zero-duty policy is set to reshape China–Africa trade, offering new export opportunities while raising fresh questions about competitiveness and dependency. China has announced it will remove all…
The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 12, approved the relevance of a new bill seeking to reform operations of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), in a move aimed at strengthening the Central Bank’s independence…
Dr. Jean Nepo Abdallah UTUMATWISHIMA, Rwanda's Minister of Youth and Arts Development, announced that negotiations have advanced significantly toward enabling social media monetization in Rwanda, following President…
Rwanda has become the first country in the world with full nationwide autonomous drone delivery, expanding Zipline’s service to urban centers and new districts, transforming healthcare access for millions and setting a…
Chicago, February 12, 2026 — McDonald’s topped Wall Street expectations in the fourth quarter, reporting stronger-than-forecast global sales and profit growth as value meals and promotional campaigns drew customers…
Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalog to independent publisher Primary Wave for approximately $200 million , sources confirmed Tuesday (February 10, 2026). The deal, finalized on…
Rwanda is steadily emerging as one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for global celebrity engagement, with international stars increasingly linking their names to the country through lifestyle investments,…
The U.S dollar sits at the heart of modern global trade, from oil and commodities pricing to international loans and foreign exchange markets. But economists and policymakers increasingly debate a world where the…
Cincinnati, February 9, 2026 — Grocery giant Kroger Co. has appointed Greg Foran, a former senior Walmart executive and ex-CEO of Air New Zealand, as its new chief executive officer, ending a nearly year-long…
London, February 9, 2026 — UK online grocer and automation firm Ocado is preparing to cut up to 1,000 jobs as part of a cost-cutting drive aimed at easing pressure on its business, The Sunday Times reported on Sunday.…
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…
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…
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…