Pi Network Expands Mainnet Migration Access Pi Network has announced major technical updates that will allow millions of users, known as Pioneers, to complete their long-awaited Mainnet migration. The latest system upgrade has already unblocked nearly 2.5 million Pioneers, while another update scheduled in the coming weeks will enable over 700,000 additional users to submit…
The United States space agency, NASA, has announced a delay in the launch of its Artemis 2 mission, which was scheduled to take place on February 6, 2026, citing unfavorable weather conditions affecting several regions across the country. According to NASA, the mission could be rescheduled two days later, depending on improvements in weather conditions….
China and the United States are intensifying competition in space technology, with both countries planning to build data storage and processing facilities in outer space in the coming years. China has announced plans to establish space-based data centers within the next five years, aiming to process and store data directly in space rather than relying…
The Rwanda Ministry of Health (MINISANTE) has announced a significant decline in the number of Rwandans living with mental health conditions over the past five years. According to the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, the prevalence of mental health problems dropped from 20.5% in 2018 to 18.6% in 2025, reflecting progress in…
Recent medical research shows that smartwatches can play a major role in detecting heart problems early, even before symptoms appear. A study conducted by the Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that modern smartwatches help users identify heart conditions more effectively than traditional monitoring methods. Study Focused on High-Risk Heart Patients The research…
Breast sagging among women and girls remains a sensitive topic that is often surrounded by myths and misinformation, especially in many African societies. In Rwanda, some people still believe that breasts can sag due to frequent touching, a claim not supported by science. Like other parts of the human body, women’s breasts naturally undergo changes…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
Kigali / Menlo Park May 27, 2025 Technology company Meta has announced that it will begin using public data shared by users on Facebook and Instagram to train its artificial intelligence system, Meta AI, starting May 27, 2025. According to Meta, the data to be used will include public photos, posts, comments, captions, and interactions…
California, United States January 26, 2026 Technology giant Google has reached a preliminary settlement agreement to pay $68 million in a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of unlawfully collecting users’ private voice data through its Google Assistant technology without proper consent. According to a report by Reuters, court filings from San Jose, California, indicate that…
Kigali, January 27, 2026 Transparency International has urged African governments and regional institutions to urgently implement gender-responsive, rights-based anti-corruption reforms to combat corruption and discrimination undermining education systems across the continent. The call was made following the release of a new regional education policy brief titled “Leaving No Learner Behind: Tackling Corruption and Discrimination in…
Members of the Rwandan Senate have raised serious concerns over the persistently high cost of animal feed, warning that the situation is pushing many livestock farmers into financial losses despite their heavy investment in animal husbandry. The concerns were expressed during a Senate plenary session held with the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI),…
Food hygiene has been identified as one of the most critical factors in preventing diseases and protecting public health in Rwanda, health authorities have said. While food is essential for energy and proper nutrition, experts warn that food prepared under poor hygienic conditions can become a major source of disease. Contaminated food and unsafe water…
Ryanair Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary has dismissed and mocked comments by billionaire Elon Musk, who suggested he might buy the European low-cost airline. O’Leary made the remarks on January 21, 2026, following a public exchange between Ryanair and Musk that began over the airline’s decision not to install Starlink internet on its aircraft. Ryanair…
The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Mark Rutte, has said that Europe should consider itself fortunate that Donald Trump is in power, arguing that the pressure applied by the former U.S. president has pushed European countries to take greater responsibility for their own security. Rutte made the remarks during the World…
Ukrainian citizens have been urged to consider using heated sex toys as an alternative way to keep warm amid severe winter conditions and ongoing electricity shortages caused by the war. The advice came from Svetlana Paveletskaya, the partner of former Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmitry Kuleba, who suggested that modern sex toys equipped with heating…
The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) has announced the launch of a new digital platform called Mbaza, designed to help Rwandans submit complaints, track their progress, and receive feedback from responsible institutions without physically visiting offices. The platform, accessible via mbaza.gov.rw, will officially begin a pilot phase on January 20, 2026, targeting residents of Kigali…
The Gisagara District administration has announced that 10,003 children who had dropped out of school have been successfully reintegrated into the education system, thanks to targeted interventions that include sports and recreational activities aimed at keeping children connected to school. Over the past ten years, Gisagara District recorded 10,583 school dropouts. However, through coordinated efforts…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and its major partner Microsoft, demanding $134 billion in damages. He accuses the two companies of generating unlawful profits linked to his early role in founding OpenAI. According to court documents filed on Friday, Musk claims that OpenAI earned between $65.5…
Adobe has announced the integration of some of its popular services with ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence tool developed by OpenAI, marking a major step forward in simplifying creative and document-editing tasks. The integration includes widely used Adobe products such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Express, allowing users to edit photos, documents, and designs…
Disruption Satellite Powerful solar activity recently detected by space weather experts could disrupt satellite operations and GPS systems, according to the United States Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). SWPC reported that the Sun has released high-energy solar emissions classified at Level Four, one of the strongest categories of solar storms. These emissions pose potential risks…
Artificial intelligence is being sold as the future of work, creativity, and productivity.But behind the hype lies a fragile bubble driven by monopolies, investor panic, and false promises. Many AI companies will fail. The real question is what society will be left with when the bubble bursts. AI Is Not the Future — It Is…
Journalists and journalism students from the University of Rwanda have been encouraged to use the media as a powerful tool for social transformation, national development, and protection of vulnerable groups. The call was made during a training organized by the Observatory of Vulnerable Peoples’ Rights (OVPR) in Huye District, which focused on constructive journalism, media…
The Government of Rwanda has announced plans to reduce the high cost and limited supply of animal feed by increasing local production and cutting reliance on imports, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye. The minister made the remarks on January 19, 2026, while addressing members of the Rwandan Senate…
Gisagara District has distributed more than 36,800 cows to residents, mainly vulnerable families, over the past five years under the One Cow per Family Program, local authorities have confirmed. The initiative, which began in 2020, complements the national Girinka Munyarwanda Program and aims to improve nutrition, boost household incomes, and reduce poverty among rural families….
New York Entertainment American rapper A$AP Rocky has revealed that his mother, Renee Black, played a key role in encouraging him to pursue a romantic relationship with global music star Rihanna, long before the two officially became a couple. Speaking during an interview with Popcast by The New York Times, Rocky shared that his mother…
Zurich – FIFA The salary of FIFA President Gianni Infantino has risen sharply over the years and now stands at nearly $6.1 million (about Rwf 8.9 billion) per year, according to an investigation by French newspaper Le Monde. Infantino’s earnings have increased significantly since he took office in 2016, highlighting how leadership compensation at world…
Havana, Cuba The government of Cuba has received the remains of 32 of its soldiers who were killed during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month. The bodies were flown into José Martí International Airport in Havana on January 15, 2026, where they…
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) have arrested senior managers of Urubuto Hotel, located in Nyanza District, following the death of a security guard who drowned in the hotel’s swimming pool. The deceased has been identified as Charles Nzabihimana, aged 45, who was employed as a security guard at the hotel. Urubuto Hotel is situated in…
China has submitted a request to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) seeking approval to deploy up to 200,000 satellites into space. Reports indicate that on December 29, 2025, two Chinese companies formally filed applications to launch the satellites. The request was submitted to the ITU, a United Nations agency responsible for coordinating global telecommunications, including…
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has directed all public and private institutions to harmonize their USSD service codes across all mobile networks by February 15, 2026. The directive aims to simplify access to digital services and reduce confusion among customers who currently struggle to remember multiple USSD codes for similar services. What Are USSD…
Global technology companies, including Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, have signed agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation to pay for data sourced from Wikipedia used to train their artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The move marks a major milestone for Wikimedia, a nonprofit organization, as it creates a new and sustainable revenue stream from companies that rely heavily…
Residents of Gicumbi District have expressed growing concern over the rising number of stray dogs roaming freely on the streets, citing threats to public safety and health. Many locals say they feel unsafe walking in their neighborhoods, especially during early mornings and late evenings. Reports of dog attacks on children have intensified fear and increased…
Residents of Huye District have welcomed the steady development of the Sovu Industrial Zone, saying it is already improving their livelihoods through job creation and economic growth. Local authorities say the industrial zone remains a priority area for investment, with continued improvements in infrastructure aimed at attracting more industries and increasing productivity. Growing Opportunities for…
A group of vulnerable elderly women in Huye District say a project meant to lift them out of poverty has left them in financial distress. The women were given more than three million Rwandan francs to invest in poultry farming. Instead of profits, they report heavy losses. Project Aimed to Reduce Poverty The beneficiaries are…
Technology experts say SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, has begun providing free Starlink satellite internet in Iran. The move comes as Iranian authorities face accusations of violently suppressing nationwide protests. Internet Shutdowns Spark Global Concern In recent days, the Iranian government cut off internet access across the country. Authorities claimed protesters were being influenced by…
The United States has announced plans to impose tough measures on Iran over its handling of ongoing protests. President Donald Trump said Washington would respond firmly to what he described as serious human rights violations. Thousands Reportedly Killed in Protests Human rights organizations report that more than 2,400 protesters opposing the government have been killed…
France recorded more deaths than births in 2025, according to official data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). This marks the first time such a situation has occurred since World War II. Official Figures Show Population Shift INSEE reported that 651,000 people died in France in 2025. During the same year,…
