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Rwanda’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Vincent Biruta has assumed responsibility as the new chairperson of the 'Council of Ministers' from the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO). Rwanda took…
Rwanda's Prime Minister, Dr. Edouard Ngirente has called for law enforcement institutions in the region to put more efforts in aligning policing strategies to effectively respond to the ever-changing nature of crime…
High Commissioner Martin K. Ngoga, on Thursday, January 30, presented his letters of credence to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as Rwanda's Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, with residence in Nairobi,…
In a landmark ruling, the Federal Court of Australia has fined Valmar Support Services Limited $1,916,250 for breaches of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Act 2013, marking the highest penalty ever…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), CG Felix Namuhoranye, on Monday, January 27, officially opened the 49th EAPCCO Permanent Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting in Kigali, and called for strengthened collective…
Firefighters in Victoria are battling multiple fires under challenging conditions, even as a cool change brings some relief from scorching temperatures that exceeded 40 degrees Celsius earlier in the day. Despite the…
On the morning of January 27, 2025, M23 rebels announced they had taken control of Goma, the capital city of North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Although Goma has been captured,…
A police officer and his family have been left deeply shaken after a harrowing home invasion in Thornlands, a bayside suburb of Brisbane. The incident, reported by 9News, highlights growing concerns about the…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed confidence in Labor’s chances of securing the next government, despite recent polling trends suggesting a shift toward the Coalition. A Newspoll revealed that 53% of voters…
In a highly controversial incident on Australia Day, fifteen men and a boy were arrested in Adelaide, with one individual facing charges for displaying a Nazi symbol. The arrests have sparked outrage and concern over…
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) issued an official statement via X, calling for the residents of southern Lebanon, particularly in the South, to remain vigilant and avoid returning to their villages as they continue…
On January 25, 2025, four Israeli female soldiers—Karina Ariev (20), Daniella Gilboa (20), Naama Levy (20), and Liri Albag (19)—were released by Hamas after 477 days in captivity. Their release was part of a ceasefire…
The recent vandalism at Ballarat Botanical Gardens, where two statues were decapitated and nearly two dozen others defaced, has sparked significant concern within the local community. Occurring between 2am and 5am on…
As New South Wales (NSW) prepares for a heatwave during the holiday period, temperatures are expected to reach 30°C, drawing residents to the state’s beaches and waterways for summer activities. However, emergency…
On January 24, 2025, two off-duty police officers were assaulted on Enmore Road in Newtown after attempting to intervene in a public dispute. The officers, aged 25, were leaving a concert when they encountered three…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been plagued by instability, ethnic persecution, and systemic human rights violations. At the heart of this crisis is a troubling nexus between the Congolese government,…
A dedicated police strike force has been formed to investigate the tragic death of a four-month-old baby boy at a hospital in New South Wales. The incident, which has left the community of Gunnedah in shock, occurred…
The Government of Rwanda and the People’s Republic of China today signed a framework agreement of a concessional financing loan valued at US$47 million (approximately Frw 66 billion) for the construction of the Giseke…
The Queensland government has introduced energy-saving measures to safeguard the state’s power grid as a severe heatwave drives up electricity demand. The measures aim to reduce the risk of power surges and ensure the…
Former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has criticized the planning and financial management of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, following reports that the construction of the Olympic villages will cost an…
A dedicated police strike force has been established to investigate the tragic death of a four-month-old baby boy at a hospital in New South Wales earlier this week. The incident came to light on Tuesday when medical…
Prince Harry has called for a thorough investigation by both police and parliament into historic unlawful activities carried out by Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN). The Duke of Sussex's demand follows…
Federal authorities in Australia are investigating a series of antisemitic attacks that have targeted synagogues, vehicles, buildings, and a childcare center. These acts of hate, which include arson and offensive…
Brisbane is facing a significant challenge as preparations for the 2032 Olympics accelerate. With an estimated $3.5 billion needed to construct athletes’ villages, the Queensland government must navigate financial,…