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Palestinians cast ballots in local elections on Saturday in a vote that, for the first time in nearly two decades, includes participation from the Gaza Strip. The elections are being viewed as an important test of…
A wealthy American businessman has died after a fatal encounter with a herd of elephants during a high-end hunting expedition in Central Africa. Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner from California, was on a…
U.S. President Donald Trump is facing a sharp decline in public approval, as new polling data reveals growing dissatisfaction among Americans—largely driven by economic hardship and controversial foreign policy…
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand his industrial empire into East Africa, proposing the construction of a 650,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery matching the scale of…
Rwanda has officially launched a 9-month Training for Coaches Program aimed at strengthening football development through improved coaching standards and a stronger grassroots sports system. The initiative is led by…
Today, the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, together with Eric Mahoro, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), held a solemn commemoration to honor 26 embassy staff who were…
Jamil Mohammed Abubakar, an experienced aviation professional and son-in-law to Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has been appointed Managing Director of Infrastructure & Logistics at the Dangote Group. In his new…
Global oil prices have surged again amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz , while equity markets show signs that their long-running bet on technology stocks may be starting to wobble. Brent crude climbed…
Rwanda's Ikirenga Art and Culture Promotion has signed a long-term partnership with the U.S.-based International Youth Media Summit (IYMS), positioning the Kigali NGO as Africa's anchor partner for global youth media…
Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the military to take aggressive action in the Strait of Hormuz , while declaring that Washington now has full…
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, on April 22, 2026 called on the United Nations to take stronger action against genocide denial and the continued presence of…
Efforts to broker a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran collapsed Wednesday after the U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, triggering retaliatory action and…
Chelsea have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior after 106 days in charge, following a run of form the club described as falling "below the necessary standards," including five consecutive Premier League defeats without…
Lufthansa will cut around 20,000 short-haul flights from its European summer schedule through October, saying soaring jet fuel prices have made many routes unprofitable, as a growing fuel crisis squeezes airlines…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that the ongoing war involving Iran has shifted global focus away from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling it a "big risk" to assume that peace efforts in Kyiv…
President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation campaign could prove politically costly for his Republican Party in November's midterm congressional elections, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Some 52% of…
Three commercial vessels were fired upon Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz , with one ship sustaining significant damage, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). UKMTO said it had received…
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has sparked excitement, confusion, and plenty of speculation, as one of the strongest lineups in recent memory raises just as many questions as it answers. From long-overdue…
The number of children and young people out of school has risen for the seventh consecutive year, reaching 273 million, UNESCO warned in its 2026 Global Education Monitoring Report released in March. The report,…
Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will extend a pause in military action against Iran until Tehran submits a formal proposal and ongoing discussions are concluded, as Washington seeks to avoid further…
Anne Hathaway has been named PEOPLE’s World’s Most Beautiful Cover Star for 2026, marking a powerful moment in her career defined not just by success, but by self-acceptance and growth. At 43, the Hollywood star is…
The 12th session of the Uganda–Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) has opened in Kampala , bringing together officials from both countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation and review progress across key sectors.…
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply after US forces intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, an incident that both sides are describing in drastically…
Oil prices jumped sharply on Monday as rising tensions between Iran and the United States intensified fears of major disruptions to global energy supplies through the strategic Strait of Hormuz . Global benchmark Brent…