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Government troops and militias allied with Somalia's opposition exchanged heavy gunfire in the capital, Mogadishu, overnight and into Thursday, forcing residents to flee and deepening a political crisis ahead of…
Rwanda's satellite ground facility has become the first fully certified teleport in Sub-Saharan Africa, after an independent international audit recognised the Rwamagana-based station as meeting globally accepted…
France and Rwanda have signed two bilateral agreements following the inauguration of a memorial in Paris honouring victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, deepening a partnership that has undergone significant…
The City of Kigali has formally notified Kiyovu Sport Football Club and Gasogi United Football Club that their financial subsidies will be discontinued effective 30 June 2026, following both clubs' rejection of a…
The Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Joint Staff Committee to assess the country’s security posture and evaluate the progress of ongoing…
For decades, the relationship between Rwanda and France was defined by one of the most painful questions in modern African history: what did France know, and what did it do? The unveiling of "L'Archive" in Paris on…
Presidents Paul Kagame and Emmanuel Macron unveiled a permanent memorial to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in the heart of Paris on Tuesday, June 2, in a ceremony that brought together government…
On the evening of Tuesday, 2 June 2026, Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, in partnership with the Queensland African Communities Council (QACC), hosted a networking dinner that brought together African community…
More than 1,000 pages of government documents relating to the appointment and dismissal of former UK ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, have been released, providing a rare look into internal discussions…
World Milk Day is being celebrated globally today, highlighting the importance of milk as a vital source of nutrition, health, and economic development. Established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak that has now surpassed 1,000 suspected infections, prompting China to join a widening international emergency response involving…
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has reportedly become the most decorated African footballer in history after winning his 19th major trophy with Paris Saint-Germain, a milestone that has sparked widespread…
East African Community (EAC) health ministers on Monday opened an extraordinary two-day virtual summit to coordinate a regional response to an Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, as confirmed…
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched a retaliatory strike on a US military base on Monday after American forces carried out attacks on Iranian radar and drone command sites over the weekend,…
Police VC (men) and RRA WVC (women) were crowned champions of the inaugural Climate Action Volleyball Tournament after thrilling final matches held at the Gisagara Indoor Stadium, Rwanda. The competition was organised…
RSSB Tigers etched their name into African basketball history on Sunday night after defeating Petro de Luanda 90-88 to claim the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) title at a packed BK Arena in Kigali. The victory…
South Africa’s national football team has been left facing an embarrassing travel disruption ahead of the World Cup after visa complications delayed their departure to Mexico for pre-tournament preparations. The issue…
Thousands of Arsenal fans flooded the streets of north London as the club marked its Premier League triumph with a spectacular open-top bus parade, turning the capital red in celebration of a historic season. The…
South Africa’s tourism industry is under renewed strain as reports indicate that travellers from several African countries are cancelling planned visits following incidents of anti-migrant protests and attacks…
For decades, Nigeria has remained one of the world’s largest crude oil exporters while continuing to import most of its refined petroleum products. This imbalance has long meant that much of the value in the oil supply…
Donald Trump has offered to take the stage himself at the “Freedom 250” concert series after a wave of artists withdrew from the event, citing concerns over its political framing and changing nature. The proposed…
US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack will step down from his formal envoy position following the end of his mandate, but will continue to play a central role in shaping US policy on Syria and Iraq, Secretary of State…
Rwanda’s recent nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia marks another significant step in the country’s long-term vision of becoming a regional leader in science, technology, healthcare and innovation. The Memorandum…
A planned concert tied to the upcoming “Freedom 250” celebration has descended into confusion after multiple artists publicly contradicted their supposed involvement, creating a wave of withdrawals, clarifications, and…