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In a milestone moment for Rwanda–Denmark relations, Denmark formally inaugurated its new embassy in Kigali, cementing a long-anticipated step in expanding diplomatic, economic, and development cooperation between the…
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died peacefully at the age of 84, his family confirmed. Known for his unwavering dedication to justice and equality, Jackson left an indelible mark on American politics, civil…
Flights in and out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi on Monday 16 February 2026, one of Africa’s busiest transport hubs, have been delayed following a planned strike by aviation industry workers.…
A man has been killed and two others left fighting for their lives after a shocking stabbing attack on a busy street in Merrylands, in western Sydney. Emergency services were called to Merrylands Road near the train…
Queensland health authorities are warning of an early and unusually intense influenza surge, driven by a fast-spreading mutated strain and declining vaccination rates. Queensland has recorded a major spike in flu cases…
Kigali – 16 th Feb 2026, President Paul Kagame has held strategic talks with senior leaders from the National Basketball Association (NBA), reinforcing Rwanda’s growing role in global basketball development and youth…
Rwandan music star Bruce Melodie is steadily carving a path toward one of the most prestigious honors in global music, the Grammy Awards. As African artists continue to dominate international charts, his ambition…
The Liège Court of Appeal has sentenced Julienne Mpemba, a 48-year-old Belgian woman of Congolese origin, to 14 years in prison and fined her €8,000 for kidnapping, human trafficking, fraud, forgery and hostage-taking.…
Addis Ababa – 16 th Feb 2026 , The 39th African Union (AU) Summit concluded this Sunday with a resolute message, " Africa is no longer a continent to react to global crises but is prepared to lead them" . From a…
Two Australian women and their four children have escaped from a prison camp in Syria and returned to Australia, shocking security officials who thought the camps were impossible to leave. The group left Al-Hol…
Watchdog alleges supermarket giant ran misleading price-drop campaign; Coles denies wrongdoings. Australia’s consumer watchdog has launched one of the most closely watched legal battles in the country’s retail history,…
Victorians woke up Monday to the most terrifying words emergency officials can issue: catastrophic fire danger. The deadly cocktail of scorching 40-degree heat, hurricane-force winds, and tinder-dry bushland has…
Jerusalem | February 16, 2026 — In a decision already reverberating across the region, Israel’s cabinet has approved a sweeping plan to formalize land registration in parts of the West Bank, a move Palestinian leaders…
February 16, 2026 — Sydney, Australia: A quiet suburban ritual has turned into a heated national debate across Australia, where the simple act of mowing the lawn is dividing neighborhoods and redefining what it means…
February 15, 2026 — Pakistan elected to field first against India in their highly anticipated cricket encounter, but it was the absence of a customary pre-match handshake that drew immediate attention. As the two teams…
Prime Minister frames Adelaide investment as both national security cornerstone and manufacturing transformation Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a major $3.9 billion federal investment into Adelaide’s…
More than 80 couples and families gathered on Valentine's Day 2024 for the Legacy Dinner Gala, an event focused on helping immigrant families strengthen their marriages while navigating the challenges of settling in…
Australia is delivering one of its strongest Winter Olympic performances in history, with multiple gold medals and historic athlete achievements placing the country among standout nations at the Milano-Cortina 2026…
Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader who died in prison in February 2024, was murdered by the Kremlin using a rare and lethal toxin found in South American poison dart frogs, five European…
Beijing’s sweeping zero-duty policy is set to reshape China–Africa trade, offering new export opportunities while raising fresh questions about competitiveness and dependency. China has announced it will remove all…
While most of the world is busy chasing new sparks this Valentine’s Day, Elaine and Mervyn are celebrating a flame that has burned steady for seven decades. This year marks their 70th wedding anniversary, a Platinum…
Brussels negotiations revive hopes of agreement after years of disputes over beef access, luxury car taxes, and protected food names. Australia and the European Union are on the verge of finalising a long-awaited free…
Valentine's Day wasn't always about chocolates and roses. The February 14 holiday has a bloody and mysterious past that transformed into the world's biggest celebration of love. The ancient origins The story begins in…
The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 12, approved the relevance of a new bill seeking to reform operations of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), in a move aimed at strengthening the Central Bank’s independence…