Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces signed a charter with allied political and armed groups late on Saturday to establish a “government of peace and unity”, signatories […]
Tooro’s new king takes throne amid dispute over late monarch’s heir
Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been installed as the new king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, despite a dispute over whether the late King Oyo Nyimba left a son who should have inherited the throne. Nyabongo, a former broadcaster and…
FIFA, UEFA clash over shelved World Cup investment plan
FIFA has accused UEFA of running a “misinformation campaign” against a proposed private-investor scheme that could have generated billions of dollars to support football development, according to legal documents filed in a U.S. court. The dispute centres on the FIFA…
Fighting intensifies in Somalia as government forces battle supporters of ousted governor
Fighting intensified in Somalia on Monday as government forces and supporters of an ousted regional governor clashed, with fighter jets and drones reportedly deployed in the conflict. The fighting is linked to tensions between Somalia’s federal government and regional authorities…
Chorale de Kigali marks six decades with annual Christmas concert
Rwanda’s Chorale de Kigali will celebrate six decades of music-making with its annual Christmas Carols concert at Camp Kigali on December 20, 2026. The concert will combine the choir’s annual Christmas programme with celebrations marking 60 years since its founding…
Ingabire says she had no control over FDU-Inkingi while in prison
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza told the High Court in Kigali on Thursday that she could not be held responsible for activities carried out by members of FDU-Inkingi while she was in prison, saying the party became involved with P5 during her…
High-risk households to get priority as Rwanda reshapes settlement patterns
Households living in areas at high risk of disasters will be given priority as the government gradually moves families living outside designated residential areas into planned settlements, a National Land Authority official has said. Alexis Rutagengwa, head of the Land…
Dangote offers East African governments stake in $16 billion Kenya refinery
Aliko Dangote has offered East African governments a combined 30% stake in a planned $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya, opening the door for regional countries to become shareholders in a project designed to supply petroleum products closer to their…
Shingiro, Sindi fire Rwanda U23 to 3-0 win over Sudan
Rwanda’s Under-23 side took a commanding first-leg lead in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Sudan 3-0 in Kigali on Wednesday. Playing at Kigali Pelé Stadium, Rwanda made the most of home advantage,…
Minister says artists face challenges accessing available financing
Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, says some artists are struggling to…
Rwandan filmmakers showcase new work at French festival
Rwandan comedian and actor Clapton Kibonge has used his trip to France to work with…
Miss Muyango heads to US for AFRIMMA awards nomination
Miss Muyango Claudine has travelled to Dallas, Texas, to attend the 2026 African Muzik Magazine…
Sherrie Silver says career, shyness make dating difficult
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver says her demanding international career and shy personality have…
Rwandan gospel duo Vestine and Dorcas withdraw from Canada concert
Rwandan gospel singers Vestine and Dorcas will not perform at the Vancouver Worship Encounter in…
Rwandan film ‘What a Day’ selected for French festival
Rwandan actor and filmmaker Niyitegeka Gratien, known as Papa Sava, is set to take his…
EAC Defence Chiefs Conclude Talks on Eastern DRC Security Ahead of Joint EAC-SADC Meeting
The Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDF) from East African Community (EAC) member states have concluded high-level discussions in Nairobi on the security situation in eastern […]
OVER 2,000 ARMY AND POLICE PERSONNEL SURRENDER TO AFC-M23 FORCES
At least 2,100 police officers and 890 soldiers from Goma in North Kivu and Bukavu in South Kivu have surrendered to the AFC-M23 rebel movement, […]
President Kagame flags off 17th edition of Tour du Rwanda
President Paul Kagame and International Cycling Union President David Lappartient officially flagged off the 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda at BK Arena on […]
DRC conflict: President Kagame holds talks with UK Foreign Minister Lammy
President Paul Kagame met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and the ongoing security crisis in the eastern Democratic […]