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By Pi Network | October 29, 2025 Pi Network Ventures has announced its first-ever investment in OpenMind, a company building an open-source operating system and protocol that enables robots to think, learn, and collaborate—essentially an “Android for robots.” This partnership aligns with Pi Network’s mission to use blockchain technology to solve real-world problems and expand…

More than 3.36 million Pioneers have now fully completed KYC after a new system process was introduced to handle Tentative KYC cases. This update allowed over 4.76 million Tentative KYC Pioneers to become eligible for full KYC verification. The system uses advanced AI and analyzes large datasets, including liveness checks and KYC application information. Its…

Rwanda’s Office of the Ombudsman has revealed that the Ministry of Justice recovered more than Rwf 1.3 billion embezzled through corruption and other economic crimes during the 2024/25 fiscal year. The announcement was made on October 21, 2025, when the Chief Ombudsman, Madeleine Nirere, presented the institution’s annual report to both chambers of Parliament, highlighting…

Rwanda has received high-tech water quality monitoring equipment valued at USD 139,000 (approximately Rwf 201.5 million) from the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) through the Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB). The handover took place on 20 October 2025, making Rwanda the first among the 10 NBI member states to receive the upgraded laboratory tools and modern…

Rwanda has welcomed back 277 Rwandans who had been held by the FDLR, an armed terrorist group operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo and opposed to the Government of Rwanda. Those who returned in this latest group were mostly women and children, and they crossed the border through the La Corniche border post, which…

The Ministry of Public Service and Labour (MIFOTRA) has announced plans to review existing laws and regulations to enable workers in the informal sector to benefit from social security schemes, including pension and health insurance. Today, many informal workers in Rwanda earn daily or irregular incomes without knowing where their money ultimately goes, unlike public…

Amazon has unveiled new details about its ambitious plan to develop nuclear energy facilities in Washington State, where its global headquarters are located. Last year, the company signed an agreement with Energy Northwest, a consortium of state-owned power utilities in Washington, to support the construction of at least 12 nuclear energy plants by the early…

Technology offers many opportunities innovation, learning, communication, efficiency, and capacity-building for the 21st century. However, it also brings challenges, especially for children who often lack the maturity to make sound choices about what they view online. Children face online risks grouped into four main categories: content-related, contact-related, conduct-related, and contract-related risks. Content-related risks include exposure…

For the first time in three years, Samsung Electronics is set to announce strong profits for the third quarter, driven by a sharp rise in prices for memory chips — key components used to store data in digital devices. The growth comes as companies around the world invest heavily in building and expanding powerful servers…

This week, Spotify rolled out updates to its AI-powered DJ feature, previously available only to Premium users, making it easier to request songs using typed text instead of just voice commands. How Spotify DJ Works: What’s New: The updated AI DJ feature is now available in over 60 countries, offering a more personalized and interactive…

A U.S. federal court has permanently barred NSO Group, the Israeli tech company behind the Pegasus spyware, from targeting WhatsApp users. The ruling follows a 2019 lawsuit by Meta, which accused NSO of exploiting WhatsApp’s encrypted messaging system to spy on journalists, lawyers, and human rights defenders. Evidence showed that NSO manipulated and bypassed WhatsApp’s…

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to serve his prison sentence in solitary confinement after being convicted of illegally using campaign funds during his 2007 re-election campaign. The announcement was made by the Agence France-Presse (AFP), which reported that Sarkozy will be held in a nine-square-meter cell in the section designated for prisoners kept…

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s long-serving Prime Minister, announced that he will run again in the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 2026. In an interview with Channel 14 on Saturday, October 18, 2025, Netanyahu confirmed his candidacy and expressed confidence in victory, saying, “No one else can protect Israel the way I do.” The Likud party leader…

The United States announced that it has “reliable intelligence” indicating that Hamas is planning a major attack on civilians in Gaza, calling it a violation of the ongoing truce between Hamas and Israel. The U.S. State Department said that such an attack would be “a serious breach of the progress achieved in mediation talks,” particularly…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the war in Gaza will not cease until Hamas is fully disarmed and Gaza is restored to a state free of military operations. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 14 on Saturday, Netanyahu said that disarming Hamas is crucial for implementing the second phase of the truce agreements…

Over 2,500 Americans have launched major protests against President Donald Trump, accusing him of acting like a king with the power to decide life and death. The protest, called “No Kings,” began in New York City on October 18, 2025. Organizers said it will spread across the country and be attended by millions of people….

The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, announced that on October 17, 2025, American forces destroyed a vessel suspected of trafficking drugs in international waters. According to Hegseth, the boat was believed to have ties to Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), a rebel group accused of funding its operations through drug smuggling. “Our intelligence indicated…

More than 42 million Americans could lose access to federal food aid in November 2025, following a partial government shutdown caused by the failure to approve a new budget on time. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, told the press that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards which help low-income families buy food will…

Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached an immediate ceasefire agreement following peace talks held in Doha, Qatar, marking the first significant breakthrough after a week of deadly border clashes the most intense fighting since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021. The announcement came on October 19, 2025, when Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif…

Senior officials in the United States are reportedly holding secret talks about a possible meeting between Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Trump’s upcoming trip to Asia. Although no final decision has been made, the discussions are said to focus on reviving diplomatic engagement between Washington and Pyongyang after years of…

China’s Ministry of State Security has accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of carrying out a series of long-term cyberattacks targeting the country’s National Time Service Centre (NTSC) an institution responsible for maintaining China’s official time standards. According to the ministry, the attacks began in March 2022 and intensified between August 2023 and June…

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the British government to reinstate the Rwanda migrant deportation plan, arguing that it would be more effective than the proposed digital ID system for tackling illegal immigration. The government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been developing a digital identity card system, which would be issued…

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other Congolese leaders have repeatedly claimed that the agreement signed with Rwanda in June 2025, under the mediation of the United States, will bring peace to the troubled eastern provinces of North and South Kivu. Yet, this narrative appears more like a political attempt…

Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” stated that current methods humans use to control artificial intelligence may become ineffective once this technology surpasses human intelligence in the near future. At the Ai4 conference in Las Vegas, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist explained that trying to treat AI solely as a tool to be…

Ikigo cya Character.ai giherereye i San Francisco kiri gushora imbaraga mu gukora porogaramu z’ikoranabuhanga riganiriza abantu (chatbots) zishingiye ku bwenge bukorano (AI) zigamije gufasha abakoresha kugirana imibanire myiza no kubona ubufasha mu by’amarangamutima. Izi porogaramu ziswe “Inshuti za AI” zitegerejwe gufasha abantu kongera ubushobozi mu kuganira, kugabanya kwigunga, no kugira imibanire myiza n’abandi. Umuyobozi Mukuru…

The management of OpenAI, which oversees ChatGPT, announced plans to introduce content designed to elicit sexual arousal in adults, aiming to fill a service gap for mature users. This content, referred to as “Erotica”, may include photos, videos, films, illustrations, or music, intended to stimulate emotions in viewers in ways that may trigger sexual desire….

Pi App Studio has rolled out new updates aimed at simplifying app creation, expanding customization options, and deepening integration within the Pi ecosystem. The improvements enhance both creator and user experiences, advance AI-driven creation tools, and strengthen engagement between developers and the wider Pi community. Simplified Access on Pi DesktopPi App Studio can now be…

Pornographic websites continue to rank among the top 20 most visited platforms in Rwanda a troubling reality in a country where children can easily access such content without restriction. Recognizing the growing risks children face in the digital age, the Government of Rwanda has introduced a National Policy for the Protection of Children in the…

Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has called on graduates of the University of Rwanda (UR) to embrace and live by Rwandan cultural values in all they do, saying this will help them achieve their dreams and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s development. He delivered the message on October 17, 2025, during a colorful graduation ceremony…

Rwanda Coding Academy, located in Nyabihu District, has announced plans to open new branches in different parts of the country as part of efforts to support Rwanda’s vision of becoming Africa’s leading hub for technology and innovation. The announcement was made by RCA’s Director General, Dr. Papias Niyigena, during the RCA Hackathon, a technology competition…

Tech giant Apple has announced a major investment in a renewable energy project in Europe, aimed at generating 650 megawatts of clean power. The initiative will focus on harnessing solar and wind energy across several European countries, including Greece, Latvia, Spain, Poland, Romania, and Italy. According to Apple, the electricity produced through this project will…

Technology company Waymo has announced plans to introduce its driverless taxi service in London in 2026, marking the UK capital as the latest city to join its growing network of autonomous transport hubs following a recent expansion to Tokyo. Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., already has a presence in the UK after acquiring Latent…

After years of heated rhetoric and diplomatic tension, relations between the United States and Venezuela have reached a dangerous new level. Donald Trump has confirmed that he ordered the CIA to launch operations inside Venezuela a move that President Nicolás Maduro has fiercely condemned. During a press conference on October 16, 2025, a journalist asked…

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has been evacuated from the country aboard a French military aircraft, as protests involving civilians and sections of the army continue to sweep across the capital, Antananarivo, and other regions. According to Radio France Internationale (RFI), Rajoelina was flown out of Madagascar on October 12, 2025, following an agreement reached with…

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential candidate in the upcoming October 29, 2025 elections, has vowed to stand firm against anyone attempting to intimidate citizens or prevent them from voting. Speaking during a campaign rally in Bariadi, Simiyu Region, on October 10, 2025, Samia reassured Tanzanians that security forces are…

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has claimed that there is an “attempt to seize power illegally” underway, following reports that some soldiers have joined anti-government demonstrators in the capital, Antananarivo. In a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Rajoelina said there was “an effort to take power by force, in violation of…

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi has suggested that his earlier statements about seeking peace and reconciliation with Rwanda were not genuine, saying he made them mainly to appear reasonable in the eyes of the international community. Speaking to members of the Congolese diaspora in Belgium, where he attended the EUAfrica Global…