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Havana, Cuba — Dozens of university students gathered on the iconic steps of the University of Havana on Sunday in a rare public protest, voicing frustration over persistent electricity outages and unreliable internet…
Travelers across the United States are facing unusually long airport security lines as thousands of airport screeners risk missing their first full paycheck due to an ongoing government funding dispute. The disruption…
As air raid sirens wailed across Tel Aviv and ballistic missiles streaked across the night sky, Lior Lasry and Michael Marianof refused to let a regional war silence their celebration. Forced to abandon their…
Rwanda has become the first country in Africa to introduce Gardasil 9, a nine-strain HPV vaccine, into its routine immunization program, part of a nationwide effort to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health…
Gunfire struck Rihanna ’s Beverly Hills mansion Sunday afternoon, hitting the property’s gate, an RV in the driveway, and a wall of the residence, police said. No one was injured. Los Angeles Police Department officers…
Iran’s clerical establishment has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, a pivotal shift in Tehran’s political hierarchy that comes as the war with the United States and Israel enters its…
Rwanda joined the global community on Sunday in marking International Women's Day under this year's theme, "Give to Gain," emphasizing that investing in women benefits societies, families, and economies alike. At the…
L’Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC/M23) has handed over more than 5,000 soldiers of the Congolese army (FARDC) captured on various battlefronts, in a move the group described as a humanitarian gesture…
Publisher and literacy advocate Judence Kayitesi , founder of Inzozi Publisher , has been recognised as Woman in Publishing Leader at the Women Book Awards 2026 , held in Kigali ahead of International Women's Day . The…
Arusha – Tanzania , In a landmark session aimed at revitalizing regional integration, the 25 th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State concluded this Saturday 7 th March 2026, with a…
The Rwanda Football Federation, FERWAFA, in partnership with FIFA, officially launched two major youth competitions for women’s football on Saturday at Ikirenga Stadium. The competitions introduced are the Rwanda…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda National Police (RNP) launched the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2026 (DSCOP26) on March 9,2026, marking the start of a nationwide effort to bring…
Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame hosted a diplomatic dinner at the Kigali Convention Centre to welcome 20 newly accredited ambassadors and high commissioners, following their presentation of credentials…
The Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA) has signed a new four-year partnership with BRALIRWA Plc, a deal expected to significantly support the development of basketball across the country. The agreement, signed on…
Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi was welcomed at the White House on March 5,20226 by U.S. President Donald Trump as part of a ceremony honoring Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami CF. The visit…
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the United Arab Emirates has issued an urgent notice to Rwandan nationals in the UAE and Bahrain, urging them to follow safety instructions from local authorities as…
The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) has released a high-level joint statement expressing profound concern over the deteriorating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Sixteen ambassadors and high commissioners-designate on Thursday presented copies of their letters of credence to Vincent Biruta , Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in Kigali, marking…
Brian McGinnis, 44, a Raleigh firefighter and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, is facing multiple charges following his forcible removal from a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing at the U.S. Capitol on March 4,2026.…
The race for the world’s most powerful diplomatic post officially shifted gears this week as Macky Sall, the former President of Senegal, formally submitted his candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General. The…
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced revised maximum pump prices for petroleum products, effective March 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM, according to an official public notice issued on March 4. Under the…
5 th March 5, 2026 , The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially announced this Thursday that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco has been postponed. Originally scheduled to begin on…
Seven-time Formula One world champion Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has said that Rwanda is one of the places in Africa where he could imagine living, praising the country’s beauty and culture after visiting the…
In an era dominated by relentless selfie culture and algorithmic validation, a quiet rebellion is brewing. Many people are deliberately choosing to keep their faces off their public social media feeds. This fascinating…