Kirehe police shoot murder suspect Dukuzumuremyi Eric after he attempted to escape while guiding officers to stolen items linked to the killing of a motorcycle taxi driver. The incident has raised public attention on crime prevention and police response in Rwanda’s Eastern Province. Incident details in Kirehe District Rwanda National Police in the Eastern Province…
American social media star IShowSpeed has announced plans to visit mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park as part of his ongoing Africa tour. The popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer made the announcement after visiting South Africa, where he said his journey across the continent had officially begun. In a video shared on social media,…
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…
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…
At least 25 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran, according to human rights groups. The demonstrations entered their ninth day on Tuesday after erupting over worsening economic conditions. The unrest began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar. Protesters initially rallied against the sharp fall of the rial and rising inflation. However, the demonstrations quickly spread…
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…
The City of Kigali has explained the recent adjustment of land tax rates payable per square metre. The city council approved the new rates in February 2025. The explanation follows concerns from residents who reported sharp increases in land tax. In many areas, the rate rose to a maximum of Rwf80 per square metre. Previously,…
Rwanda’s Chamber of Deputies has passed a new road traffic law, replacing legislation that had been in force for 38 years. Lawmakers say the updated framework reflects modern transport realities and aims to reduce road accidents and fatalities. Parliament approved the law on January 5, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. Seventy-seven deputies voted in favour after…
