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Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa has officially assumed his role as President of the Military High Court, alongside other newly appointed officials for the Military High Court and Military Tribunal. The appointments, approved by the Cabinet on 9 November 2024, were... Read more

Africa must better manage its resources and move beyond reliance on external support, President Paul Kagame has said, stressing the importance of self-reliance and strategic decision-making for the continent’s progress.“It is not a question about being big or small, or... Read more

President Paul Kagame joined other African leaders and more than 30 ministers from various African countries, experts and researchers for the 3-day Continental Conference on Education, Youth and Employment in Nouakchott, Mauritania.The gathering aims at assessing the level of implementation... Read more

Journalists from the American military journal Military Watch Magazine (MWM) have suggest that Russia is capable of producing a massive 300 Oreshnik Missiles Per Year.Following Russia’s first combat use of the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile on November 21, an assessment... Read more

As the festive season kicks off, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced new temporary operating hours for the hospitality industry, offering businesses a glimpse of relief. From 10 December 2024 to 5 January 2025, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and other... Read more

Concerns Raised Over the Disappearance of François-Xavier Mutuyemungu in Kigali, Rwanda August 27, 2024 0 On a Thursday morning, August 22, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda, Francisko Saveri Mutuyemungu was reportedly abducted under mysterious circumstances. His family is now calling...... Read more

In Kigali’s bustling markets and rural villages, the story of inflation is more than just rising prices—it’s about how households are coping with stagnant incomes, a weakening currency, and upcoming financial adjustments that will redefine everyday life.Take this: the latest... Read more

Morocco’s Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi has confirmed intention to support the United Nations resolution on the moratorium on the death penalty .He made the announcement during a public parliamentary session, in response to a question posed by the opposition and... Read more

The Swedish and Norwegian capitals on Tuesday are hosting Nobel Prize award ceremonies and banquets for laureates and guests.The day, December 10, is the anniversary of Alfred Nobel death, who passed away in 1896. The Swedish and Norwegian capitals on... Read more

I&M Bank Rwanda is making exciting changes as it upgrades its Mastercard platform to deliver a smoother, faster, and more secure payment experience.If you haven’t picked up your upgraded Mastercard yet, now is the time. Your new card is ready... Read more

In a quiet, reflective moment on December 9, 2024, at the home of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta in Gatundu, two of Kenya’s most prominent political figures sat together, putting aside the years of rivalry and difference. President William Ruto and... Read more

President Paul Kagame and his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune held talks yesterday in Nouakchott, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in education, defense, and security. The discussions also explored opportunities for new partnerships in agriculture and infrastructure, signaling deeper ties between... Read more

The wait is over. Maurice Toroitich, a titan of Rwanda’s banking sector, is back, taking the reins as Managing Director of NCBA Bank Rwanda. Known for his transformative leadership and deep understanding of the local and regional financial terrain, Maurice’s... Read more

JUBA, South Sudan, Dec. 9 — President Salva Kiir enacted significant leadership changes  Monday ay, reshuffling South Sudan’s military, security, and economic sectors. The appointments and dismissals are viewed as part of efforts to bolster stability and address governance issues.... Read more

NAIROBI, Dec. 9, 2024 – A delegation from the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has begun a five-day visit to Kenya to promote human rights and accountability for abuses in South Sudan.Led by Yasmin Sooka, Chair,... Read more

Paris, December 9, 2024 – A French court has convicted French-Cameroonian author Charles Auguste Onana and his publisher Damien Serieyx for denying and trivializing the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The landmark ruling sends a strong message against genocide denial... Read more

Supermicro Inc., a global leader in application-optimised IT solutions, has appointed Exclusive Networks Africa as its official distributor for the African market. This strategic partnership aims to expand Supermicro’s footprint across the continent, leveraging Exclusive Networks Africa’s extensive presence in... Read more

John Mahama, of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won the 2024 presidential elections.Mahama won 56.3 percent of the vote against 41.3 percent for Mahamudu Bawumia who has also conceded defeat. Mahama wrote on X platform, “I have, this morning,... Read more

JONGLEI STATE/GPAA, Dec. 8, 2024 — Armed youth from Jonglei State are reportedly advancing toward the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), sparking fears of an imminent attack, local officials said Friday. GPAA Information Minister Jacob Werchum Jouk claimed that heavily... Read more

Emerging military intelligence reports indicate that the Syrian capital Damascus may have fallen to rebel hands and that the president has escaped.Syrian army officers are quoted by Tass saying that militants from terrorist groups had entered Damascus and taken control... Read more

The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has attained Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for the regulation of medicines and vaccines (non-producing), as certified by the World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement highlights Rwanda FDA’s strong and well-functioning regulatory system... Read more

UPPER NILE REGION, South Sudan, Dec. 7, 2024 — The South Sudan People’s Movement/Army (SSPM/A) has welcomed Hon. Changkuoth Wal Wuor into its ranks, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. Wuor, previously affiliated with the Federal Democratic... Read more

President Paul Kagame has praised China’s approach to global partnerships, emphasizing its inclusive and balanced engagement, during his address at the 2024 Doha Forum. Kagame’s remarks were part of broader discussions on fostering global stability and addressing geopolitical competition.Speaking on... Read more

The FPR-Inkotanyi has announced elections for its leadership structures, scheduled to take place from December 7, 2024, to February 15, 2025. The elections will appoint leaders for the next five-year term (2024-2029).The elections will focus on three key areas: •Executive... Read more

Airtel Money has introduced an upgrade to mobile money services in Rwanda, making cross-network transfers seamless while rewarding users with free bundles for transactions above RWF 1,000. The new system eliminates prior opt-ins and complex steps, providing a straightforward process.As... Read more

JUBA, South Sudan, Dec. 6, 2024 — The South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) and other opposition factions expressed frustration with statements made by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, during the resumption of the Tumaini Peace... Read more

JUBA, Dec. 6, 2024 — Gabriel Changson Chang, South Sudan’s minister for higher education and chairperson of the Federal Democratic Party (FDP), expelled 13 party members on Wednesday after their defection to a rival faction led by Changkuoth Bichiok Reth,... Read more

BY  LUKA BIONG DENG I attended as a private citizen the occasion marking the resumption of the Tumaini Peace Talks in Nairobi on December 4, 2024. The meeting was attended well by regional and international dignitaries and friends of South... Read more

JUBA – South Sudanese presidential advisor and envoy on special programs Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has refuted rumors of being positioned to succeed President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Claims circulated on social media over the weekend suggested that Kiir planned to... Read more

NAIROBI, Dec. 5, 2024 – Pagan Amum, leader of the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA), has called on the government’s new delegation to recommit to the Tumaini consensus protocols as peace talks resume in Nairobi. These negotiations, launched in... Read more

JUBA – An estimated 160,000 people in South Sudan are living with HIV, placing significant strain on families and communities, the U.S. Embassy revealed Monday. The disclosure came in a statement commemorating the 37th World AIDS Day, observed Dec. 1.... Read more

JUBA, Dec. 4 – South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has launched an investigation into the November 21 deadly gunfire incident at the residence of former National Security Service (NSS) head General Akol Koor Kuc. The committee, formed on November... Read more

juba, south sudan, dec. 4 — The Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Peter Lam Both, warned Tuesday that social media in South Sudan may be shut down if online rumors persist. Both’s statement comes after claims circulated... Read more

I was six months old when I survived the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda with my family and moved to Europe as a refugee. From my earliest memories, I had been told I was a survivor, but with... Read more

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JUBA – Health officials in Jonglei State, South Sudan, have reported a 0.4% drop in HIV/AIDS infections in 2024, marking a decrease from 1.3% in 2023, according to a recent survey. The survey, conducted by the Ministry of Health, covered... Read more

A failed Conservative plan to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda spent £50m on flights that never took off, new figures disclose.The Home Office has also revealed that the scheme – which ran under Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi... Read more

Back in the Commons, Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader and Donald Trump ally, has renewed his claim that the Trump team are strongly opposed to the UK’s decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Speaking during... Read more

JUBA, South Sudan — The 8th Governors’ Forum concluded Monday with the adoption of over 90 resolutions aimed at addressing public servants’ salary arrears and fostering financial and administrative reforms. Among the critical resolutions were measures to remove illegal checkpoints... Read more

JUBA, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024—President Salva Kiir Mayardit emphasized his administration’s dedication to fulfilling its responsibilities to citizens while addressing the closing session of the 8th Governors’ Forum at Freedom Hall in Juba, Monday. Kiir underscored the importance of collaboration... Read more