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A New South Wales (NSW) police officer has been charged with allegedly assaulting a protester at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Sydney earlier this year. Hannah Thomas, a former Greens party candidate, alleges she…
Vital Kamerhe resigned from his position as President of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday afternoon, September 22, citing personal reasons. The 66-year-old has faced accusations…
In Kericho County, in western Kenya, students set fire to their school after being denied the chance to watch a Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal. The incident happened on Sunday, September 21,…
Australia has officially recognised the State of Palestine as an independent and sovereign nation, in a historic announcement made on Sunday, 21 September 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the decision…
Senegalese football legend and African icon, El Hadji Diouf, will present the CAF Champions League Trophy to football fans in Rwanda as part of a special event organized by TotalEnergies, one of CAF’s major partners.…
Rayon Sports lost 1-0 to Singida Black Stars FC in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup 2025 preliminary round, played on Saturday evening, September 20, at Kigali Pele Stadium. With the stands filled mostly by…
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, on Saturday, September 20, was welcomed at the Zugulba Presidential Palace by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. The two leaders held a tête-à-tête meeting to discuss bilateral…
United Kingdom Government Borrowing Surges Amid Fiscal Challenges Between April and August 2025, the UK's public sector borrowing reached £83.8 billion, £11.4 billion above forecasted levels. August alone saw borrowing…
Prime Minister Albanese is currently visiting the United States, United Kingdom, and the UAE. In New York, he is attending the United Nations General Assembly, advocating for Palestinian statehood and promoting…
President Trump's Second State Visit to the UK President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump embarked on an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom from September 16 to 18, hosted by King Charles…
China Economic Growth: China’s GDP grew 5.3% in the first half of 2025, exceeding the government’s annual target of ~5%. Industrial output in August slowed to 5.1%, signaling challenges in the manufacturing sector.…
Here are some of the funniest and most unusual stories from different corners of the globe: 1. The Famous Grumpy Cat in the UK In the UK, there’s a cat named Tardar Sauce, better known as Grumpy Cat. She became an…
Economic Growth: Rwanda's economy grew by 7.8% in Q2 2025, up from 6.5% in Q1. The growth was driven mainly by commercial activities and other key sectors. Global Cycling Event: Rwanda hosted the Road World…
The President of the Rwandan Football Federation (FERWAFA) today presented to FIFA President Gianni Infantino the latest developments and priorities shaping the future of football in Rwanda. The discussions reflected…
President Paul Kagame on Friday, September 19, arrived at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, where he begins a 3 day official visit to Azerbaijan. Upon arrival at the airport he was received by Deputy…
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has accused the Congolese army and its allies of carrying out airstrikes on populated areas in Bibwe, Chytso, Hembe, and nearby locations in South Kivu Province, allegedly using a…
Ukrainian soldiers have announced that they captured several Kenyans who were fighting on the side of Russia in the war that has lasted more than three years between the two countries. They were captured in Kharkiv…
The AFC/M23 coalition has extended the operating hours of the main border post between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, linking the city of Goma to Rubavu. Since the group took control of Goma late…
France was hit by a wave of strikes on Thursday as teachers, transport workers, hospital staff, pharmacists and other public sector employees staged a rare united protest against budget cuts, stagnant wages, pension…
The federal government has unveiled Australia’s new emissions reduction target for 2035, alongside billions in additional funding to support the transition, which it says will simultaneously strengthen the economy by…
Rwanda’s economy grew by 7.8% in the second quarter of 2025, up from 6.5% in the first quarter, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). This revision follows the recent…
Rwanda has officially announced the team that will represent the country in the upcoming African team cycling competition. The event will bring together national teams from Benin, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Uganda, and a…
Rwanda and China, on Wednesday, September 17, signed an agreement on defence cooperation, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. According to Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), the…
Iran has executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, state media reported on Wednesday. The man, identified as Babak Shahbazi, was accused of gathering sensitive information under the…