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Congo’s Tshisekedi calls on Rwanda to make peace as diplomacy stumbles
“I take this forum as a witness to extend my hand to you, Mr. President, so that we can make peace between brave men,” he said, directly addressing Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who was present at the event.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump
Machado credited Trump’s support for helping Venezuela’s opposition stand “on the threshold of victory” against Maduro’s socialist regime. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace...
News digest: Ministers approve 2026 budget. Fico cheers, opposition despairs
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TotalEnergies affirms that it is ready to restart its huge Mozambique LNG project
Four years after suspending operations amid an Islamist insurgency, French giant TotalEnergies is ready to restart its Mozambique LNG megaproject, reports the Financial Times. The French energy giant sent a letter to Mozambican President Daniel...
Education minister urges AIMS Rwanda graduates to turn knowledge into action
Trump will learn if he has won Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza deal TODAY: Netanyahu posts AI image of President with medal as Donald complains Obama got it for 'doing nothing'
Benjamin Netanyahu has posted an AI image of himself presenting Donald Trump with a Nobel Peace Prize medallion amid mounting speculation that the US president could win the award today. The image, posted on the Israeli prime minister's X account,...
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribe
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga's remarks on the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga stoked long-standing tensions between the Luo and Kikuyu. [File, Standard]. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga came under fire last week for making disparaging...
Why US President Donald Trump Didn't Win Nobel Peace Prize 2025? Explained In Simple Terms
US President Donald Trump on Friday missed out on winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize despite brokering a historic ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after more than two years of war. The five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee made its...
Burt heads to ‘Davos in the Desert’
Created: Oct 27, 2025 05:53 PM (Updated: Oct 27, 2025 05:53 PM) King Abdulaziz Convention Centre in Riyadh (Photograph supplied) David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, will play a key role in two discussions of great importance to...
Uganda elected onto International Organization for Standardization council
Eng. James Kasigwa Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa, has been elected as a Council member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for...
Tshisekedi has publicly urged Rwandan President Paul Kagame to end Rwanda’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi has publicly urged Rwandan President Paul Kagame to end Rwanda’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group. Speaking at the EU’s Global Gateway Forum in Belgium, Tshisekedi departed from...
7 Reasons President Trump Should Win the Nobel Peace Prize
President Donald Trump has been working hard to ensure that peace across the world is finally happening. Now, with the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize coming tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 10, could Trump finally have a shot at winning the greatest...
RwandAir upbeat as airline expands fleet in fresh expansion drive
RwandAir, Rwanda’s national airline, has taken a significant leap in its strategic expansion plan by adding two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its burgeoning fleet. This move is part of a broader strategy aimed at boosting connectivity across...
30 LNP Officers Undergo Specialized Training in Rwanda
Thirty officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) are currently in Rwanda attending two Specialized Training Programs — the Senior Police Commanders Course and the Special Forces Training Course — organized by the Rwanda National Police (RNP)...
From Education to Climate Action: Rwanda and Brazil Forge Stronger Bonds
1 Kigali, October 9, 2025 — Rwanda and Brazil have officially launched a new phase of diplomatic engagement with the signing of a landmark Agreement on Political Consultations, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations between the...
Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 to be Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Inaugurated by the President of The Gambia
(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lumina”y”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in...
DRC conditions economic agreement with Rwanda on troop withdrawal
Government spokesperson and Minister of Communications Patrick Muyaya reaffirmed Kinshasa’s position during a press conference, noting that before signing any economic agreement, the conditions for peace on the ground must be met. The REIF is one...
Military court sentences former President Kabila to death for treason
AP: A high military court in Congo convicted former President Joseph Kabila of treason Tuesday for his alleged collaboration with anti-government rebels and sentenced him to death. It was not immediately clear how the sentence could be carried out...
Government presses China to unlock stalled projects
Prime Cabinet Secretary in the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi During the occasion of Bastille Day. [File, Standard] The cash strapped government of President William Ruto is racing to secure Chinese...
DSE Q3’25 earnings per share up 46% as profit climbs 35%
In a striking demonstration of operational momentum and investor confidence, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has announced a 35% year-on-year increase in profit after tax, amounting to TZS 1.61 billion for the third quarter of 2025. The...