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A female mountain gorilla in Virunga National Park, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has given birth to rare twin babies, an unusual event among this endangered species. Mountain gorillas are among the world’s rarest primates and are mainly found in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Experts…

Spotify has announced a major investment aimed at helping artists and podcast creators earn more money on its platform. On January 7, 2026, the Sweden-based music streaming company revealed that it has invested $10 billion over the past five years in podcasting. The investment focuses on improving monetization tools, expanding infrastructure, and attracting more creators…

A US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, triggering protests and a sharp dispute between local officials and the Trump administration over what led to her death. The Department of Homeland Security said the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, attempted to run over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Officials described…

Grok, an artificial intelligence tool developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, has admitted a serious security flaw after AI-generated images of unclothed minors appeared on the social media platform X. The issue was acknowledged on January 2, 2026, following widespread concern from users who shared screenshots showing explicit images visible in Grok’s public media section….

Rwanda has operated a left-hand drive vehicle system for more than a decade. However, a new road traffic law passed by parliament on January 5 allows certain right-hand drive vehicles to operate legally in the country. According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, the provision does not change Rwanda’s overall road use policy. Instead, it preserves…

The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has launched a new initiative to provide Hepatitis B vaccination to all newborns. The vaccine is administered within 24 hours of birth, giving infants early protection against liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus. Protecting Newborns from Liver Disease Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection that can lead…

The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has announced the rollout of a new home-based cervical cancer self-screening program, allowing women to test themselves from the comfort of their homes without visiting health facilities. The initiative aims to expand access to screening services, promote early detection, and address long-standing challenges such as stigma, fear, and limited access…

Severe flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rainfall have killed at least 16 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province. In addition, the disaster has displaced hundreds of residents, authorities said. The floods struck the Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands district early on January 5, 2026. Days of heavy rain caused rivers and streams to overflow, sending…

The order, titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” instructs the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence agencies to develop a comprehensive space security strategy. It also calls for greater efficiency among private space contractors and promotes demonstrations of missile-defense systems under Trump’s “Golden Dome” initiative. ALSO READ: Nvidia Unveils Self-Driving Car Tech as AI Expansion Accelerates Changes to…

Escalating violence in Sudan continues to place civilians at extreme risk. As a result, tens of thousands of people have fled their homes across the Kordofan region, the United Nations said on Tuesday. According to United Nations, fighting between October 25 and December 30 displaced about 65,000 people from multiple locations in Kordofan. Sharp Rise…

An oil storage facility in Russia’s Belgorod region exploded after a drone attack attributed to Ukrainian forces, regional authorities said on Tuesday. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod region, confirmed the incident in a statement shared on social media. Storage Tanks Catch Fire According to Gladkov, several fuel storage tanks caught fire following the explosion….

US President Donald Trump announced that interim authorities in Venezuela will transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. The crude, currently in storage and subject to US sanctions, will be sold at market prices, he said. Trump posted the announcement on his social media platform, characterising the plan…

Climate shocks have renewed calls to scale up crop and livestock insurance for farmers in Rwanda. Currently, only six percent of farmers have insurance coverage, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB). As a result, many farmers suffer heavy losses during droughts, floods, hailstorms and landslides. In contrast, insured farmers are…

Disc jockey Arnaud Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, is expected to appear before the Nyarugenge Primary Court for a bail hearing. The case relates to a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a police officer who was on duty. The National Public Prosecution Authority confirmed that it received the case file on December…

Samsung Electronics has announced plans to double the number of its devices powered by Gemini AI, increasing the total from 400 million to 800 million by 2026. The announcement was made by Samsung Electronics Chief Executive Officer Roh Tae Moon in an interview with Reuters. He said the company aims to integrate artificial intelligence into…

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 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…

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…

A total of 890 school leaders in Rwanda have been removed from their management positions after failing a nationwide performance evaluation, and have been reassigned to teaching roles, education authorities have confirmed. The assessment covered 5,277 leaders from public and government-aided primary and secondary schools, including head teachers, deputy head teachers in charge of academics,…

Seven relatives lost their lives in a fatal road accident on the Masaka–Mbarara highway in Lwengo District. The crash happened at around 4:30 am on December 27, 2025, at Njagalakasayi Village. The victims included a father, his wife, and their children, all travelling in a Toyota Fielder. Police said the family was returning from Kampala…

Setting up a Wi-Fi FTP server on Android allows you to access and transfer files between your phone and computer without using a USB cable. This method is fast, wireless, and convenient, especially when both devices are on the same network. In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn your Android phone into an FTP…

Earlier this month, LandSpace made history by becoming the first Chinese company to conduct a full reusable rocket test. Its Zhuque-3 rocket lifted off on its maiden flight from a remote site in northwest China, drawing comparisons with SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Although the mission did not achieve the final goal of landing and recovering the…

Rwanda’s youth have emerged as the leading group promoting a culture of reading, with 77 percent actively engaging in book reading, according to a new survey by the National Culture Council. The findings were released on Monday, December 22, 2025, during an exhibition organized by the National Library of Rwanda, which showcased services and data…

The criticism came after Russia’s communications watchdog repeated its warning that WhatsApp could be fully blocked unless it complies with Russian laws governing digital services.Roskomnadzor, the regulator, told state media that WhatsApp continues to violate national legislation, claiming the platform is being used to organize terrorist activities, recruit perpetrators, and carry out fraud and other…

Michaela Benthaus, a German national, has made history by becoming the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space. Benthaus’s journey to space comes seven years after a life-changing accident during a motorcycle race, in which she suffered a severe spinal cord injury that left her unable to walk. Despite the setback, Benthaus…

China has successfully launched a new satellite into space to support advanced communications technology testing, marking another milestone in the country’s rapidly expanding space program. The satellite was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province, located in southern China. The launch took place on December 20, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. local time,…

Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, has announced plans to end its use of certain Google cloud storage services, citing concerns over data security and potential access by United States authorities. The European aerospace giant confirmed that it intends to move part of its digital infrastructure away from Google’s data centers, arguing that…

Pi Network Promotes Local Merchants and Mainnet Apps This Holiday Season Pi Network has launched a Community Commerce Holiday Initiative, encouraging Pioneers to shop using Pi while supporting local merchants and Pi-powered commerce applications. The initiative highlights commerce-related Pi apps and local Pi merchants that enable real-world transactions within the Pi ecosystem. It also introduces…

Inflation Driven by Food, Housing, Transport, and Health Costs Prices across Rwanda’s urban and rural markets increased by 5.1 percent in October 2025, compared to the same month in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The data were released on December 10, 2025, as part of the country’s latest Consumer…

Blue Origin has successfully launched its rocket carrying two NASA spacecraft on a mission to Mars. The mission marks the first time Jeff Bezos’ space company has sent a rocket beyond Earth orbit. The launch represents a major milestone for Blue Origin in deep-space exploration. NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars The rocket transported two NASA…

Many people believe that a computer becomes slow because the processor or RAM is weak. In reality, most performance problems come from how the computer is used, not from its core design. The way storage, memory, heat, and background processes behave has a much bigger impact on speed than most users realize. ALSO READ: Airtel…

New scientific research has revealed the presence of a massive underground rock formation measuring nearly 20 kilometers beneath the island of Bermuda, offering fresh insight into the island’s unusual geological features. According to researchers, the discovery was made using advanced seismic monitoring tools, which are typically used to study earthquakes and underground structures beneath the…

Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX, owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, to provide satellite-based internet services across Africa using Direct-to-Cell technology. Under the agreement, Airtel Africa will begin offering satellite internet services to customers with modern smartphones in all 14 African countries where it operates, serving more than 174 million subscribers….

TikTok has announced that it has signed a major investment and partnership agreement aimed at ensuring the platform continues operating in the United States, amid long-standing concerns over national security and Chinese ownership. The move is intended to address U.S. government fears that the platform could be controlled by China and potentially used to collect…