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The United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution encouraging countries to consider using the Equal Earth map projection , reigniting debate over how the world is represented on maps and how those…
Amagaju FC made a winning start to the 2026/27 BK Pro League campaign after defeating visiting Etoile de l’Est 2–0 on September 4, 2026, at Kamena Stadium in Huye. The opening-day fixture kicked off at 3:00 PM, with…
The annual Kwita Izina ceremony was held in Kinigi, Musanze District, on Friday, September 4, 2026, where 22 baby gorillas were given names in an event attended by government officials, international guests,…
A man from Gihundwe Sector in Rusizi District is receiving treatment at Gihundwe Hospital after allegedly drinking a substance believed to be acid, which his wife reportedly thought was a traditional remedy…
Dale Sanders, known as “Grey Beard,” has once again made history after completing one of the world’s most demanding long-distance hiking trails at the age of 91. Dale Sanders has reclaimed the record as the oldest…
A political dispute over how Australian schools teach gender, consent and respectful relationships has intensified after Nationals leader Matt Canavan accused the education system of promoting an “anti-boy” ideology.…
Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has called on African football leaders to support FIFA president Gianni Infantino, praising his leadership and arguing that his policies have created greater…
Rwanda’s Nyarugenge Primary Court has ordered FERWAFA President and businessman Shema Fabrice to remain in provisional detention for 30 days as investigations continue into allegations of fraud and issuing unfunded…
Nepal has begun burying victims of last week’s devastating floods in mass graves after authorities collected DNA samples, as the scale of the disaster overwhelms efforts to identify and provide traditional Hindu…
Children across the Democratic Republic of the Congo returned to school on Tuesday as the country battles its largest Ebola outbreak on record, raising concerns among parents and teachers, particularly in the worst-hit…
More than 15 years after Tunisians overthrew longtime President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, familiar frustrations are once again being heard across the country. Protesters are reviving a slogan from the 2011 revolution:…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have taken the first steps towards putting their new mutual-defence agreement into operation, as the three countries face growing security concerns amid the renewed conflict between…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States of failing to honour its commitments, as tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate following renewed military strikes and Iranian attacks on…
Novak Djokovic has suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the US Open, losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a five-set thriller on Sunday night. The 39-year-old Serbian, seeded fourth, went down 7-6 (5), 5-7,…
Kiyovu Sports have been crowned champions of the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup after defeating Police FC 1-0 in the final at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday. The victory gave Kiyovu the inaugural edition of the competition in…
Rwanda’s women’s volleyball team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 African Women’s Nations Championship after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Nairobi, Kenya. The Rwandan side…
Rwandan celebrity Pamela Uwicyeza has spoken out against the reported treatment of women who were denied entry to a Diamond Platnumz concert in Kigali over their clothing. Security personnel at the BK Arena parking…
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has released the first photographs showing him in US detention since he was captured in Venezuela earlier this year. The two photographs, published on his X and Telegram…
Aston Villa host Premier League champions Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday in one of the early-season highlights of the English top flight. Arsenal enter the match with strong momentum after opening their title defence…
The United States plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week as Washington increases economic pressure on Iran amid stalled talks aimed at securing a truce. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are among more than a dozen leaders gathering in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The summit…
Vote counting is under way in Guinea-Bissau after voters took part in a constitutional referendum that could significantly increase the powers of the country’s presidency. The referendum was held on Sunday, less than…
Tunisia is facing a growing strain on essential services as extreme heat pushes temperatures close to 50°C, driving electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and putting pressure on hospitals. On August 27,…
Niger’s military government has contained an attempted mutiny in the capital, Niamey, but the unrest has exposed growing tensions within the country’s armed forces and highlighted Russia’s expanding role in Niger’s…