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China is constructing a vast network of military infrastructure near its nuclear missile silos in remote desert regions, according to satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters. The new facilities include more than 80…
More than 400 Banyamulenge and Congolese Tutsi diaspora members marched through Canberra on May 29, 2026, protesting the ongoing killings, persecution, and hate speech targeting their communities in eastern DRC. The…
As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues, FIFA is revisiting some of the most extraordinary statistical moments in World Cup history. One of the most remarkable remains Just Fontaine’s legendary…
The Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal is not only one of the biggest nights in world football, but also a powerful example of how sport brings countries, brands, and fans together on a…
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Thursday and said the country’s growing Ebola outbreak “can be stopped” despite mounting challenges caused by armed conflict and limited…
The Premier League has achieved an unprecedented milestone in European football after securing a record nine places in UEFA competitions for the upcoming season, following Crystal Palace’s historic UEFA Conference…
Cynthia Erivo says she felt deeply affected by online backlash following a viral incident at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore, describing the experience as one where her “humanity had been bastardised.” The…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton enters the general election for U.S. Senate under renewed scrutiny, as his long record of legal and political controversies becomes a central issue in his matchup with Democratic…
The United States military has carried out fresh strikes on targets in Iran for the second time in three days, further intensifying tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations over the three-month…
A 34-year-old Melbourne woman has been charged with terrorism-related offences following her return to Australia from Syria, according to a report by 9News . The woman, who was repatriated in September 2025, was…
A proposed policy linked to the Trump administration could significantly disrupt international travel routes for Australians heading to the United States. The plan, put forward by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne…
Hosts Morocco have secured their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cameroon in the quarter-finals, keeping alive their ambition of…
Egypt have powered into the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 after a dominant 4-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in the quarter-finals, delivering one of the most impressive performances…
Senegal have booked their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 after a dramatic and hard-fought victory over Mali in the quarter-finals. The Teranga Cubs prevailed 4-2 on…
Tanzania have become one of the biggest surprise teams of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON 2026 after reaching the semi-finals by defeating Algeria 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 3-3 draw. The Serengeti Boys…
Morocco has emerged as Africa’s leading industrial economy, overtaking South Africa in a major shift highlighted in the latest African Development Bank (AfDB) report. The AfDB unveiled its 2025 Africa Industrialisation…
Algeria has taken delivery of Russian Su-34M strike fighter jets as part of a long-anticipated defense agreement with Moscow, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing military modernization programme,…
FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign England international Anthony Gordon in a deal worth more than £69 million, according to BBC Sport. The Spanish giants moved ahead of Bayern Munich…
When RSSB Tigers were called to replace APR BBC in the 2026 Basketball Africa League, few imagined the Kigali-based side would go on to become the first Rwandan club ever to reach the BAL Finals. But on a historic…
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday commissioned 436 officer cadets into the Rwanda National Police (RNP) at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in Rwamagana District, in a ceremony that marked the force's 25th…
BAL Innovation Summit 2026 has once again positioned Kigali as one of Africa’s leading destinations for sports, technology, and innovation after hosting influential global and African stakeholders during the ongoing…
Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga of Rwanda has assumed office as Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), succeeding Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema of Kenya in a handover ceremony held on 20…
BK Arena takes centre stage in African basketball today as the 2026 Basketball Africa League Playoffs tip off in Kigali, with eight continental clubs competing for the title from 22 to 31 May. The qualified teams are…
Ghetto Kids Getting Golden Buzzer in their performance at Britain's Got Talent In 2023. /File Photo Colombian pop superstar Shakira has invited Uganda's Ghetto Kids to perform alongside her at the halftime show of the…