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Students Abducted During School Exams in Northeastern Nigeria
An unspecified number of students sitting for secondary school examinations have been abducted in northeastern Nigeria after armed men attacked a school in Borno State.…
Chaos Erupts in Senegal’s Parliament as Lawmakers Clash Over Constitutional Reform
Tensions boiled over in Senegal’s National Assembly after opposition lawmakers clashed with members of the ruling party during a heated debate on a proposed constitutional…
Tshisekedi Sends Referendum Bill to Constitutional Court Amid Debate Over Presidential Term Limits
Félix Tshisekedi has submitted a controversial referendum bill to the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for constitutional review before it is…
More Than 1,300 Dead as Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe
Several European countries are grappling with an intense heatwave that has pushed temperatures above 41°C, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting that more than…
Rwanda, Benin Seek to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Ahead of Francophonie Summit
Olivier Nduhungirehe held talks with his Beninese counterpart, Corinne Amori Brunet, in Paris on the sidelines of the 47th Extraordinary Session of Foreign Ministers from…
Technology
Students Abducted During School Exams in Northeastern Nigeria
An unspecified number of students sitting for secondary school examinations have been abducted in northeastern Nigeria after armed men attacked a school in Borno State.…
Chaos Erupts in Senegal’s Parliament as Lawmakers Clash Over Constitutional Reform
Tensions boiled over in Senegal’s National Assembly after opposition lawmakers clashed with members of the ruling party during a heated debate on a proposed constitutional…
Tshisekedi Sends Referendum Bill to Constitutional Court Amid Debate Over Presidential Term Limits
Félix Tshisekedi has submitted a controversial referendum bill to the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for constitutional review before it is…
More Than 1,300 Dead as Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe
Several European countries are grappling with an intense heatwave that has pushed temperatures above 41°C, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting that more than…
Business
AfroChampions and African School of Governance Launch the Sankoree Institute of Global Negotiators (SIGN) to Professionalise Sovereign Dealmaking Across Africa under the direction of Accra Reset
A first-of-its-kind credentialling programme, endorsed by four Heads of State and anchored in Kigali, will train a new generation of negotiators to secure better outcomes…
Africa Wants to Govern Its Own Capital
Leaders say the continent must build the legal and financial infrastructure needed to structure and manage investment funds at home. KIGALI, 13 May 2026 —…
Inkomoko Named Fifth Fastest-Growing Company in Africa by The Financial Times
The ranking highlights Inkomoko’s growth across the continent and the power of investing inunderserved micro and small businessesInkomoko has been named the 5th-fastest-growing company in…
Five African Heads of State Expected in Kigali
Presidents from Nigeria, Gabon, Mozambique, Mauritania, and Guinea are expected in Kigali for the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which brings together business…
Sports News
Vinícius Júnior Joins Brazilian Legends After Scoring in Every 2026 World Cup Group Match
Vinícius Júnior etched his name into Brazilian football history after scoring twice in Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland, becoming only the fifth Brazilian player to…
Rwandan-American Youngster Selected in 2026 NBA Draft, Traded to Milwaukee Bucks
Nate Ament, a rising basketball star with Rwandan roots, was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft before…
Rising Basketball Star Nate Ament Open to Representing Rwanda National Team
One of the most highly-rated young basketball prospects in the United States, Nate Ament, has expressed his desire to one day bring joy to Rwandans…
Miguel Almirón Makes World Cup History After Being Sent Off for New FIFA “Silent Communication” Rule
Paraguayan international Miguel Almirón has made unwanted history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after becoming the first player ever to be shown a red…
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids Set for Historic World Cup Halftime Show with Shakira
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s world-renowned dance group, The Ghetto Kids, is set to perform alongside global music superstar Shakira during the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
Mbappé Leads France Past Senegal as Les Bleus Open World Cup Campaign with Victory
EAST RUTHERFORD, USA – June 16, 2026 – France began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Senegal 3-1 in a highly…
Featured News
Vision 2050: How Rwanda Plans to Become a High-Income Nation
When Habyarimana Joseph, an elderly resident from Gikundamvura in Rusizi District, attended the National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) for the first time, he was overwhelmed by…
Turning Field Evidence into Agroecology Advocacy for Climate Resilience
During a four-day agroecology capacity-building training in Musanze District, a field trip was conducted as part of giving participants an opportunity to witness firsthand how…
Rwanda Stakeholders Gather for Agroecology Training to Strengthen Sustainable Food Systems for Climate Resilience
Stakeholders from civil society organizations, academia, public institution and community groups gathered for agroecology capacity-strengthening workshop aimed at promoting resilient and sustainable food systems in…
Inkomoko Named Fifth Fastest-Growing Company in Africa by The Financial Times
The ranking highlights Inkomoko’s growth across the continent and the power of investing inunderserved micro and small businessesInkomoko has been named the 5th-fastest-growing company in…
Rosatom Starts Up the First Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh
On 28 April 2026, loading of fresh nuclear fuel began at power unit 1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant designed by Rosatom. This phase was…
Politics
Chaos Erupts in Senegal’s Parliament as Lawmakers Clash Over Constitutional Reform
Tensions boiled over in Senegal’s National Assembly after opposition lawmakers clashed with members of the ruling party during a heated debate on a proposed constitutional…
Tshisekedi Sends Referendum Bill to Constitutional Court Amid Debate Over Presidential Term Limits
Félix Tshisekedi has submitted a controversial referendum bill to the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for constitutional review before it is…
Rwanda, Benin Seek to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Ahead of Francophonie Summit
Olivier Nduhungirehe held talks with his Beninese counterpart, Corinne Amori Brunet, in Paris on the sidelines of the 47th Extraordinary Session of Foreign Ministers from…
DR Congo Government Accuses Catholic Bishops of Siding with Kabila, Kagame and M23
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has openly accused the country’s Catholic bishops of collaborating with former President Joseph Kabila, Paul Kagame…
Andy Burnham Launches Bid to Succeed Keir Starmer as Labour Leader
Andy Burnham, widely known as the “King of the North,” has officially announced his candidacy to become the next leader of the Labour Party following…