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On August 31st, the Rwandan community in Queensland, along with Friends of Rwanda, came together to celebrate Umuganura, the traditional Rwandan harvest festival, and Kwibohora, commemorating the liberation of Rwanda.…
On Saturday, 31 August, Mbarara, Uganda, the Rwanda Defence Force (2nd and 5th Infantry Divisions) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (2nd Infantry Division) convened a meeting in Uganda, Mbarara District aimed at…
Rwandan companies are participating in the 59th Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM 2024), which started on 26 August and will end on 1 September in Mozambique. Rwandan companies are showcasing Made In Rwanda…
As the clock ticked down on the summer transfer window, the football world was buzzing with anticipation and chaos. Clubs, players, and agents scrambled to finalize deals knowing that every move could make or break…
President Paul Kagame, Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), has approved the retirement of Gen. Jean Bosco Kazura and four other generals—Brig. Gen. John Bagabo, Brig. Gen. John Bosco Rutikanga, Brig.…
Brisbane is set to come alive tonight with the Intsinzi Celebration Festival, an evening dedicated to the vibrant music, dance, and culture of East Africa. Organized by RCA Queensland, the event will take place at 109…
Johannesburg, South Africa – In the shadow of Johannesburg's bustling skyline, a poignant scene unfolds at the Wembley Stadium homeless shelter on the city's eastern outskirts. Sibongile Majavava, a 34-year-old South…
In an unprecedented move, the Namibian government has begun culling over 700 wild animals, including hippos and elephants, in its game parks to provide meat for the country's hungry population. This decision comes as…
WARNING: This story discusses incidents of self-harm. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name and image of a person who has died. In a heartbreaking incident, a…
In response to mounting community pressure and political dissent, the Labor government has announced its intention to include data on sexual orientation in the 2026 census. This decision marks a significant shift from…
In a tragic turn of events, Queensland Police have charged a man with double murder and drug supply following the discovery of two bodies in a Brisbane home on Thursday morning. Emergency services were dispatched to a…
In a stark revelation, Shane Prior, the newly appointed President of the Queensland Police Union, has shed light on the growing dangers faced by officers on the front line. Prior's comments underscore a troubling…
A new military alliance between Somalia and Egypt is creating ripples across the fragile Horn of Africa, with Ethiopia, in particular, voicing significant concerns. The agreement, which was solidified earlier this…
In a notable shift in military focus, around 100 Russian mercenaries from the “Bear Brigade” have been redeployed from Burkina Faso to aid in Russia’s defense efforts against Ukraine. The private military company's…
The Central Bank of Rwand (BNR) has unveiled new Frw 5000 and Frw 2000 banknotes. These will be in circulation alongside the existing banknotes. According to the official gazette dated August 30, the issuance of new…
In his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force , President Paul Kagame dismissed from RDF Maj Gen Martin Nzaramba and Col Dr Etienne Uwimana. They were dismissed along with 19 other senior and…
Rwanda’s head coach, Frank Torsten Spittler, has expressed strong opposition to the ongoing push by top clubs to increase the number of foreign players allowed in the Rwandan Premier League. Currently, clubs are…
On Monday, hundreds of Uber drivers across Australia participated in a nationwide strike, protesting recent fare reductions implemented by the ride-hailing giant. The strike, which involved drivers in Brisbane, Sydney,…
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League is set to be a thrilling spectacle as it introduces a fresh new format. Gone are the traditional group stages, this season sees a shift to a league-style phase. Each of the 36 teams…
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of Regional Cooperation, Gen. (Rtd) James Kabarebe, participated in the 54th Extraordinary Meeting of the EAC Council of Ministers held in Nairobi to discuss regional…
In a significant move towards enhancing regional security and cooperation, Pacific Island states have endorsed a comprehensive regional policing plan funded by Australia. The endorsement came during a summit in Tonga…
In a case that has attracted significant international attention, a Hong Kong court has found two editors of the now-defunct Stand News media outlet guilty of conspiring to publish seditious articles. This verdict…
The Albanese government is grappling with a significant internal rift as Labor politicians and LGBTQIA+ advocates express their frustration over a recent decision to exclude questions on sexuality and gender identity…
The families of two Queensland police officers, Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold, who were tragically murdered in the deadly Wieambilla ambush on December 12, 2022, have spoken out following an inquest that…