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The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) have renewed their commitment to continue sharing information and intelligence, as well as conducting coordinated patrols in designated…
Nigerian superstar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu known as Burna Boy is once again making headlines, this time for a deeply compassionate act following a tragic event in Stockton, California. The “Last Last” singer confirmed…
Australia is set to become the first country in the world to enforce a legally mandated minimum age of 16 for social media accounts, following a landmark decision aimed at protecting young people from online harms.…
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking, has been released after receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. Hernández was…
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, launched his global No Sign of Weakness tour in late 2025 with expectations of sold-out arenas and record-breaking performances. Yet, what began as a routine…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sent a formal letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, asking for forgiveness and requesting that the corruption charges against him be dismissed. In a video message released on…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner, Jodie Haydon, becoming the first sitting prime minister in the nation’s history to do so while in office. The ceremony took place on Saturday…
In Hollywood, where the spotlight never blinks and every heartbeat becomes a headline, Kim Kardashian’s latest revelation isn’t about fashion, relationships, or viral moments, it’s about survival . Behind the flawless…
Rwanda’s entertainment industry is buzzing after Agiraneza Pacifique, popularly known as (AG Promoter) ,and actress Mukobwajana Asifiwe, better known as (Micky), officially became husband and wife in a civil ceremony…
A woman has died and a man has been left in critical condition after a shark attacked them while they were swimming at a remote beach in New South Wales. Police said the woman, believed to be in her 20s, died before…
The East African gospel industry is entering a new era, and at the center of this transformation is Kiswahili. What was once seen as a stylistic preference has quickly evolved into a business strategy, with gospel…
Across different countries, hospitals, universities, mosques and even sports teams continue to carry the name of King Faisal, reflecting the lasting influence of one of Saudi Arabia’s most respected leaders. A closer…
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted on Sunday morning, covering nearby villages in dust, according to local media reports. The Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program confirmed that…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed proposed changes to a controversial 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. Ukraine’s European allies are believed to have produced a revised version…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said U.S. President Donald Trump told her to “call me anytime” during their phone conversation on Tuesday, their first since Tokyo became embroiled in a diplomatic dispute with…
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson has been suspended from Parliament for one week after wearing a burqa in the Senate chamber to promote a bill seeking to ban the garment, which is commonly worn by Muslim women.…
The Nyabarongo II Hydropower Project has reached 57 percent completion, according to the latest update from the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL). The US$214 million project is expected to be fully…
A gold pocket watch belonging to a wealthy passenger aboard the Titanic has sold for a record £1.78 million at an auction. Isidor Straus and his wife, Ida, were among the 1,500 people who died when the Titanic,…
Before Rwanda ever knew camera flashes, celebrity headlines, or red-carpet glamour, the nation had a hero whose name travelled faster than any fame could carry. Rukara rwa Bishingwe was not simply a warrior—he was a…
Meta will block Australians under the age of 16 from accessing Facebook and Instagram starting December 4, as the government prepares to enforce a new social media law that has raised concerns among young people and…
The United Nations Security Council has approved a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to Gaza, where it will be tasked with maintaining security and helping…
Russia has designated former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov and prominent economist Sergey Guriev as terrorists, expanding its crackdown on critics of the war in Ukraine. Both men have been living in exile and remain…
China’s nuclear weapons program has undergone one of the world’s most dramatic military transformations in recent years, signaling a shift that could redefine the global balance of power and heighten strategic tensions…
A plane carrying the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, caught fire on arrival at Kolwezi Airport in Lualaba Province on Monday, November 17, 2025. The aircraft, which had flown from…