Nyirubutama Appointed Deputy Presidential Security Advisor
President Paul Kagame has appointed Brig Gen Jean-Paul Nyirubutama as…
Africa Rewrites Its Digital Narrative in the Modern Age
Africa rewrites its digital narrative as technology transforms how the continent presents itself to the world. For many years, global media shaped Africa’s image with stories focused on conflict and crisis. Today, this perception is changing. With over 415 million mobile internet users, Africans now tell their own stories and highlight a new era of…
Nyirubutama Appointed Deputy Presidential Security Advisor
President Paul Kagame has appointed Brig Gen Jean-Paul Nyirubutama as Deputy Senior Defence and Security Advisor in the Office of the President. At the same time, he appointed James Wizeye as Deputy Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service. According to a communiqué from the Office of the Prime Minister issued on Thursday,…
SpaceX and AI Firm xAI Discuss Merger Ahead of Major Public Offering
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and artificial intelligence company xAI are in talks about a possible merger ahead of a major public offering planned for later this year. Reuters reports that the move would bring together SpaceX’s rockets, Starlink satellites, the X social media platform, and the Grok AI chatbot under one company. If the deal goes…
BNR suspends Mobicash over regulatory breaches
The National Bank of Rwanda has suspended the operations of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd for three months, citing continued failure to comply with regulatory requirements. In a statement shared on X, the central bank said the suspension took effect on January 23. It followed what the regulator described as persistent non compliance with existing rules governing…
RBC Warns Barefoot Wetland Farmers of Rising Bilharzia Infection Risk
The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has warned farmers who cultivate wetlands without protective footwear and gloves that they face a high risk of contracting bilharzia (schistosomiasis), a neglected tropical disease still widespread in Rwanda. According to RBC, bilharzia is currently present in 1,013 villages, representing 47 percent of all villages nationwide. Bilharzia Still Widespread in…
Doha Peace Talks Between DR Congo Government and AFC/M23 May Resume This Weekend
Peace talks in Doha between representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the AFC/M23 coalition may resume later this weekend, according to diplomatic sources. The negotiations, mediated by the State of Qatar, had been suspended since early December 2025 following renewed fighting in South Kivu Province, which culminated in the capture of…
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Tells EU Parliament It Has No Authority Over Rwanda
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has firmly reminded the European Union (EU) Parliament that it holds no authority over the Republic of Rwanda and therefore cannot issue directives to the country. The minister made the remarks on January 29, 2026, in response to recent actions and statements by members…
Health Experts Warn Against Using Multiple Alarms Due to Harmful Effects on the Brain
Using multiple alarms to wake up in the morning has become a common habit for many people trying to avoid oversleeping. However, sleep and mental health experts warn that relying on more than one alarm can seriously disrupt brain function, sleep quality, and overall well-being. Many people set two or three alarms, hoping to wake…
UK–China Relations Enter New Phase as Starmer Seeks Reset
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled a fresh approach to relations with China, saying he wants to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing that supports economic growth and strengthens security cooperation. ALSO READ: Brutal Cold and Snowstorm Turn Deadly in NYC Historic Visit Marks Renewed Engagement Speaking during his official visit to China, Starmer…
ByteDance Signs Deal to Prevent TikTok Ban in the United States
Washington / Beijing Chinese technology giant ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with American investment firms, a move that will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States and avoid a long-threatened shutdown. The agreement marks a major turning point in TikTok’s future in…
WhatsApp to Introduce Stronger Privacy Controls to Protect User Messages
Kigali / Menlo Park Messaging platform WhatsApp has announced plans to introduce a new security feature aimed at strengthening the privacy of user conversations and preventing messages from being shared outside the app without consent. The new feature, called “Advanced Chat Privacy,” is designed to give users greater control over their private and group conversations,…