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President Tinubu is Resuscitating the Soul and Glory of Nigeria for Incoming Generations
By Musa Bakare. Every great nation faces its defining hour — the moment when it must either confront the roots of its decline or sink deeper into decay. For decades, Nigeria’s promise dimmed under the weight of corruption, policy inconsistency,...

Nigerian government must learn to put the needs of the masses in front of its budget
There is a growing perception among most Nigerians that those who wield the authority of governance in the country have lost touch with the fundamental essence of leadership, which is service to the people. The government, it would seem, has...

Britain's £200k-a-year Border chief blames France politics for record migrant crossings
The Government’s Border Security Commander has blamed ongoing small boat crossings on the French, as Labour struggle to regain control of Britain’s borders. Martin Hewitt CBE said today that reducing crossings “isn’t going to happen very quickly”,...

Rwanda to Tshisekedi: ‘We Will Not Take Part in Your Amateurish Political Comedy’
3 DR Congo President Tshisekedi Kigali — Rwanda has again sharply dismissed remarks and overtures from Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi, with Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe stating that Kigali has no interest in participating in what he...

Kagame Mourns Deceased Kenyan Politician Raila Odinga
1 In March 2024, President Kagame met with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and exchanged on various issues of regional and continental interest. They have met several time times previously KIGALI – President Paul Kagame has expressed his...

His Excellency Paul Kagame To Join MWC25 Kigali Opening Ceremony Once Again, For The Third Consecutive Edition Of MWC
The GSMA is pleased to share that His Excellency Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, will formally open MWC25 Kigali on 21 October at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda for the third consecutive edition of the event. “We are...

35 Years after Rwanda's civil war, a digital revolution is underway
5 min read2 hr Ufashweneza Speratha was nine years old when her world fell apart after losing her entire family in the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Orphaned and displaced, Ufashweneza found herself alone in a nation trying to heal...

SAFA’s administrative blunder will not be swept under the carpet – Minister Gayton McKenzie
While South Africans continue to sing Bafana Bafana’s praises, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie says the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) administrative blunder will not go unchecked. The team qualified for the 2026 FIFA...

Rwanda Opens New Trade Corridors with Saudi Arabia-Funded 150Km Roads
1 Kigali — Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Rwanda through the financing of key transport infrastructure projects, as three major roads covering more than 150...

African Medicines Agency begins full operations as Director-General meets Rwanda’s Minister of Health
Accra, Oct. 16, GNA – The African Medicines Agency (AMA) has officially commenced full operations at its Headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda. AMA’s operational launch is a step forward in strengthening Africa’s regulatory capacity, improving access to...

Former Congo leader Kabila appears at Kenya political meeting
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16, (AP): The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo appeared in public Wednesday for the first time since being sentenced to death in absentia for treason and war crimes, meeting other leaders in Kenya in an...
Hanna Tetteh calls for political realism, innovation in reforming UN peace operations
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, Oct. 16, GNA – Ms Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, has called for a politically realistic and innovative approach to reforming United Nations peace...

Former Congo leader appears at political meeting despite absentia death sentence
NAIROBI, Kenya -- NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo appeared in public Wednesday for the first time since being sentenced to death in absentia for treason and war crimes, meeting other leaders in Kenya...

DRC ex-president Kabila rallies opposition in Kenya
Nairobi – Former president Joseph Kabila rallied opponents of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s current government in Kenya’s capital on Wednesday, announcing a new movement to “save” his crisis-hit country. Kabila, who ruled the DRC for nearly...

Former DR Congo president Kabila seen in Kenya weeks after being sentenced to death
The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo was seen in public on Wednesday, for the first time since he was sentenced to death in absentia on charges of treason and war crimes for collaborating with rebels. Joseph Kabila was filmed...

Shenmo Ghana to Represent Ghana at 2nd African Shenmo Cup in Rwanda
By Rebecca Ampah Shenmo Ghana will proudly represent Ghana at the 2nd African Shenmo Cup – International Abacus Mental Math Olympiad, scheduled for October 18, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. The prestigious Pan-African competition brings together young...

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin FA president releases statement 36 hours after loss to Nigeria
Benin would have claimed their first-ever World Cup ticket had they registered a win over Nigeria on the final day of the qualifiers The Super Eagles walloped their opponents 4-0 at the packed Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo The...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck foundation Chairman
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Banjul, The Gambia – Business Wire India • First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, Liberia, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal attend 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-chaired by The Gambia First Lady and...

Former Congo leader Kabila appears at Kenya political meeting despite absentia death...
Kabila's appearance in Kenya is expected to trigger diplomatic protests by Congo’s government, which has previously accused Kenya of supporting the Congo rebel group M23. The group signed a declaration establishing a new political movement, which...
Nkosi Ndebele keen to remind the world why he is the King of Many Nations at PFL Africa
South Africa’s Nkosi Ndebele has always been an adventurer at heart. For professional fighters like him, the lifestyle comes with unique perks — traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and testing yourself on foreign soil. The young and...