As East Africa prepares to host the rescheduled CHAN 2024, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have introduced a joint PAMOJA visa to enhance regional unity and ensure seamless travel during the tournament. With the countdown to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 underway, the co-hosts, are intensifying their preparations for what promises to be a landmark […]
Pope Leo IV Appoints Ugandan Priest Simon Peter Engurait as Bishop in the U.S.
In a landmark development for Uganda’s Catholic community, Pope Leo IV has named Monsignor Simon Peter Engurait as the new bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana, United States. The Vatican confirmed the appointment this week, signaling a moment of great pride and recognition for both the Ugandan Church and its growing global presence. […]
Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s Sixth President Dies at 68 After a Tumultuous Political Journey
Zambia is in mourning following the death of former President Edgar Lungu, who passed away at the age of 68 on Thursday June 5, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had been receiving specialized medical care. His daughter, Tasila Lungu-Mwansa, a member of Zambia’s Parliament, confirmed his death in a somber video posted on […]
Rwanda Marks 20 Years of Progress in Beating Plastic Pollution on World Environment Day 2025
On June 5, 2025, Rwanda marked two decades of committed action against plastic pollution as it hosted national celebrations for World Environment Day in Kigali. The event, themed “Ending Plastic Pollution,” brought together government officials, international development partners, private sector representatives, children and youth, underscoring a broad coalition united around environmental protection. Held at the […]
Kagame Meets Rwandan Students at Algeria’s Premier AI Institute
During his official visit to Algeria, President Paul Kagame paid a visit to the National School of Artificial Intelligence (ENSIA) in Algiers, where five Rwandan students are currently enrolled in advanced studies. The visit highlighted Rwanda’s growing investment in science, technology, and innovation as part of its national development strategy. ENSIA, one of North Africa’s […]
Rwanda’s New High Commissioner Ernest Rwamucyo Begins Mission in Kenya
Rwanda and Kenya have reaffirmed their enduring bilateral partnership as Ambassador Ernest Rwamucyo officially assumed his role as Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya. In a formal ceremony held in Nairobi, Rwamucyo presented his credentials to Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, marking the start of a diplomatic mission grounded in mutual cooperation, regional integration, and shared […]
WHO-UAE Alliance Battles Child Malnutrition in Yemen’s Socotra
A transformative partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Arab Emirates is bringing renewed hope to the island of Socotra, Yemen, where malnutrition and fragile health systems have placed thousands of lives at risk. The joint initiative, led by WHO and the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, an affiliate of Erth […]
Rwanda and Algeria Deepen Ties with New Bilateral Agreements
In a significant step toward expanding cooperation across key sectors, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria presided over high-level bilateral discussions in the presence of their respective delegations. The meeting, held with a focus on deepening diplomatic and economic ties, culminated in the signing of several strategic agreements between the […]
Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27
In a key vote held at the United Nations Headquarters, the General Assembly elected five new non-permanent members to the UN Security Council for the 2026–2027 term. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia will assume their seats in January 2026, contributing to global peace and security decisions alongside existing […]
Spiro Reassures Customers as E-Bike Deliveries Continue Across Rwanda
Spiro has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering on its promise to revolutionize urban mobility through the ongoing rollout of its electric motorcycles, with deliveries currently being completed in phases. The company began dispatching bikes in April 2025, and many early applicants have already received their motorcycles under a first-come, first-served policy. In an official statement […]