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African music continues to dominate global conversations as artists from Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa release new sounds blending Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, and other modern African rhythms. This week, several…
Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC made a powerful statement on the opening day of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026, cruising to a commanding 3-0 victory over Djibouti's Garde Républicaine FC at Amahoro Stadium on…
The empowerment of young people has emerged as one of the key priorities highlighted during the latest Political Bureau meeting of the FPR–Inkotanyi Party, with a renewed focus on building a skilled, innovative and…
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff and Honorary President of APR FC, General Mubarakh Muganga, has challenged APR FC to win the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup and ensure the trophy remains in Rwanda. General…
South Africa’s rising inflation has increased expectations that the country’s central bank will introduce another interest rate hike as it seeks to control growing price pressures. Data released by Statistics South…
Cameroon’s ruling party, the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), has held a rare meeting of senior officials amid growing criticism over President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence from the country. The…
Rwanda's First Lady, Jeannette Kagame, has called for stronger collaboration, innovation and investment in primary healthcare to further reduce preventable maternal and child deaths. She made the remarks on Tuesday,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will strike Iranian bridges or power plants if Iran attacks any ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping…
The United Kingdom has lost an estimated $3.9 billion (£2.9 billion) due to a decline in international student enrolment, according to a new report by London Economics, conducted in partnership with the Higher…
President Paul Kagame has held talks with Belén Calvo Uyarra, the outgoing Ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda, as she concluded her diplomatic mission in the country. The meeting took place on Tuesday, 21 July…
At least 10 people have been killed after a Russian missile strike hit a merchant ship off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, marking the deadliest attack on a cargo vessel in the Black Sea since the escalation of such…
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is in Rwanda on a private visit aimed at learning how the country has transformed its health sector through long-term investment in people, strong institutions and…
Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on Sunday. The final, attended by…
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina continues, support for Spain is growing in an unexpected place the Gaza Strip. While football has long united communities across the world,…
Renovation work at Huye Stadium has reached 80% completion, raising hopes that one of Rwanda's most important football venues will return to action in August after being out of use for more than a year. The stadium has…
England concluded their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in spectacular fashion after defeating France 6-4 in an unforgettable third-place play-off, with 24-year-old Bukayo Saka producing a hat-trick in one of the…
Rayon Sports gave their supporters a memorable end to Rayon Day 2026, defeating Kenyan giants Gor Mahia FC 2-0 at Kigali Pelé Stadium to lift the annual pre-season trophy and send a strong message ahead of the 2026…
Global music icons Shakira and Burna Boy are making final preparations for one of the most anticipated entertainment moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after teaming up with Uganda’s famous young dance group, Ghetto…
President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans, especially those in leadership positions, to stop remaining silent when they witness wrongdoing, stressing that speaking up against harmful actions is essential to…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has warned leaders and public officials against presenting achievements that do not reflect the reality on the ground, saying citizens’ experiences should remain the ultimate measure of…
Egypt and South Africa are the only African countries to appear among the world’s most powerful nations in the latest global ranking, highlighting their continued influence in international affairs. According to the…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised a $633 million investment by Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), describing it as a powerful demonstration of the country’s skilled workforce and its ability to…
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance on the red carpet at TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports event in New York City, just days after his private reunion with his father, King Charles III, in the United…
Australia continues to prove that success in motorcycle racing is not only about population size or economic power, but also about talent, commitment and determination. Despite having a population of around 28 million…