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…
Rwanda to Produce Medical Radionuclides
Rwanda plans to start producing radionuclides for nuclear medicine in 2026. The announcement was made by Remy Wilson Bana, acting head of RURA’s nuclear safety division. Regulatory Approval and Local Production Rwanda has obtained preliminary approvals to manufacture these medical isotopes. Production is expected to create around 100 jobs in various roles. The country aims…
Eight Locations Announced for New Year Fireworks in Kigali
The City of Kigali has announced eight locations where fireworks will be displayed to mark the end of 2025 and welcome the New Year 2026. In a public notice released on the evening of December 30, 2025, city authorities confirmed that fireworks will be launched at both public and private venues across the capital. Public…
AI-Driven Cyber Espionage Targets Russian Defense Firms
Russian technology companies that develop air defense systems, sensitive electronics, and other military technologies recently faced a cyber espionage campaign that used AI-generated decoy documents, cybersecurity researchers say. Cybersecurity firm Intezer uncovered the activity and showed how attackers can adapt artificial intelligence tools for complex and high-risk cyber operations. Senior security researcher Nicole Fishbein said…
7,000 Year Old Stone Wall Found Beneath the Sea in France
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery off the coast of Brittany in western France, where a massive 120-meter-long stone wall has been found beneath the sea, alongside several smaller ancient structures. The submerged site, believed to be around 7,000 years old, provides new insight into prehistoric human activity along Europe’s ancient coastlines before sea levels…
Taiwan suspends RedNote for one year
The Taiwanese government has suspended the operation of the Chinese social media platform RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, for a period of one year. Authorities said the decision follows investigations into widespread commercial fraud linked to the platform. Millions lost through illegal online activities Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau reported that it recorded more than 1,700…
Meta set to acquire Chinese AI firm Manus in major artificial intelligence push
Meta has announced plans to acquire Manus, a Chinese artificial intelligence company headquartered in Singapore, as part of its strategy to expand AI use across its platforms. Although Meta has not officially disclosed the terms of the deal, sources familiar with the matter estimate its value at between $2 billion and $3 billion. The acquisition…
Tshisekedi Suspends FARDC Spokesperson Over Hate Speech Targeting Tutsi Women
President Félix Tshisekedi has suspended the spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), Général-Major Sylvain Ekenge, after he made public statements accused of spreading hate speech and genocidal ideology, particularly targeting women of Tutsi ethnicity. According to the Congolese Press Agency (ACP) and several media outlets in Kinshasa, General Ekenge…
Alcohol-Related Deaths in Europe
Research from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that over 800,000 Europeans die each year due to excessive alcohol consumption. Europe has the highest rates of heavy drinking compared to other continents. Causes of Alcohol-Related Deaths Excessive alcohol use contributes to a growing number of deaths annually. In 2019, more than 145,000 Europeans died from…
US promises 15-year security guarantee to Ukraine amid peace talks
The United States has promised to guarantee Ukraine’s security for the next 15 years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced. The pledge followed high-level talks between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. The discussions were held on December 28, 2025, and focused on ending the war between Ukraine and Russia. Zelensky described the talks as…
71% of Rwandans Do Not Visit National Museums, Cultural Report Reveals
A new cultural heritage report has revealed that 71 percent of Rwandans do not visit national museums, raising concerns about public engagement with the country’s history and heritage. The study was conducted by Inteko y’Umuco, Rwanda’s National Council for Culture. It assessed public awareness, access, and participation in cultural heritage activities across the country. Low…