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President Paul Kagame, on Thursday, July 31, met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President-elect of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at Urugwiro Village. "Their discussion focused on the strong collaboration between…
Australia’s first locally made rocket, Eris, crashed just 14 seconds after liftoff during its maiden flight on Wednesday, July 30, The rocket, developed by Gilmour Space Technologies, was the first Australian-designed…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada plans to formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations this September, aligning the country with a growing number of Western nations shifting…
The United Arab Emirates has begun construction on a critical pipeline aimed at alleviating Gaza’s severe drinking water shortage, according to reports from the Emirati state news agency WAM via Al Jazeera. The…
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a new level of urgency, with the Gaza Health Ministry reporting that at least 154 people, including 89 children, have died of malnutrition, the majority in recent weeks, Al…
The executive director of HEAL Palestine has issued a stark warning about the urgent need to evacuate thousands of injured children from Gaza, as the territory’s collapsing health system can no longer provide basic…
The Government of Kenya has increased the legal alcohol drinking age from 18 to 21, as a part of a broader effort to fight rising alcohol and drug abuse across the country. In addition to raising the drinking age, the…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is laying the groundwork for a historic shift in Australia’s foreign policy, signalling that formal recognition of a Palestinian state is inevitable but will be carefully timed to best…
A deadly clash between the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) occurred on Monday, July 28, in Fitina Mbaya village, Yumbe District, northern Uganda. The confrontation…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed he had no prior knowledge of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent remarks on Palestinian statehood, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that the subject was not…
A senior fellow at London-based think tank Chatham House has criticized the United Kingdom’s conditional approach to recognising Palestinian statehood, calling it “quite bizarre” and “disturbing.” Speaking to ABC’s…
C hildren and teenagers under 16 will be banned from logging into YouTube as part of Australia’s upcoming restrictions on social media use, after the federal government reversed plans to exempt the platform, ABC…
President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, July 29, at Urugwiro Village, received the credentials of Gao Wenqi, the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Rwanda, according to the Office of the President. Gao…
Israel’s foreign minister has accused Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of spreading falsehoods, rejecting claims that Israel is violating international law by restricting humanitarian aid to Gaza. ABC reports…
The Chinese government plans to give financial support of up to $1,500 to each parent who has a child. This is part of efforts to encourage more people to have children, as the country's birth rate continues to…
Four people, including a New York City police officer, were killed in a mass shooting inside a high-rise building in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening. Police say the gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon…
Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, vowing a more forceful response if either country launches another attack on its territory. Al Jazeera is reporting that the statement appears to be a…
U.S. President Donald Trump has set a new deadline of "10 or 12 days" for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a deal to end the war in Ukraine. The initial deadline had been 50 days. Trump made the comments…
Two-time champions Morocco have become the first team to arrive for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), setting the pace for what is expected to be an electrifying tournament co-hosted by…
Spanish football giant FC Barcelona is planning to renegotiate its main sponsorship deal with Spotify, hoping to increase the annual amount from 76.3 million to 140.9 million. The partnership between Barcelona and…
Rwandan international midfielder Bonheur Mugisha continues to shine in North Africa, playing a pivotal role in helping Stade Tunisien book their place in the final of the 2025 Tunisia Super Cup. On Sunday, July 27,…
After months of fraught negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump has struck a significant trade agreement with the European Union, easing fears of a looming transatlantic trade war. The deal, finalized during a…
President Paul Kagame delivered a powerful call to action for African self-belief and progress during the Opening Show of the Giants of Africa Festival 2025 held at BK Arena in Kigali 27 July,2025, declaring: “Africa…
At least 47 people have been killed and 15 others injured in an attack on a church in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The attack, allegedly carried out by suspected members of the Allied…