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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Zelenskyy US security guarantees became a central topic after the Ukrainian president confirmed that Washington agreed to offer Ukraine strong protection for the next 15 years. Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared the update after a two-hour meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida. However, Zelenskyy admitted that negotiations left the future of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region…
Syria protests turned deadly on Sunday as violent clashes broke out between Alawite demonstrators and pro-government counter-protesters in several parts of the country, killing at least three people and injuring dozens more. Deadly clashes break out during Syria protests Violence erupted during demonstrations in coastal and central Syria after hundreds of Alawites took to the…
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…
A Moscow court has sentenced a former Russian diplomat to 12 years in a maximum-security prison after convicting him of spying for the United States, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). ALSO READ: Somalia condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, citing Gaza displacement fears FSB Details Treason Charges The FSB said Arseniy Konovalov, a former…
The Israel recognition of Somaliland has triggered strong opposition from Somalia, which says the move violates its sovereignty and international law. Somali officials also claim the decision is linked to Israel’s plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza, a charge that has sparked regional and international concern. Somalia rejects Israel’s move Somalia has demanded that Israel…
President Paul Kagame has said football can play a powerful role in promoting peace, both in the region and globally. He made the remarks on Friday, December 26, during a holiday football clinic at Amahoro Stadium. The event brought together FIFA President Gianni Infantino and more than 200 boys and girls from different football academies….
The Mogadishu municipal elections held on December 25 marked a historic moment for Somalia as residents voted directly in local polls for the first time in decades. The vote represents a key step toward restoring universal suffrage and preparing the country for its first nationwide direct elections in more than 50 years. Mogadishu municipal elections…
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…
Christmas kindness that lasted 45 years started with a simple decision made on a cold December evening in the UK. What seemed like a small act of generosity became a lifelong bond built on love, patience, and shared humanity. A Knock on the door before christmas On 23 December 1975, Rob Parsons and his wife…
The Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter crash has caused deep shock after five people died during a medical rescue mission on Africa’s highest mountain. The tragic incident happened on Wednesday near Barafu Camp, one of the final stops for climbers heading to the summit. According to the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), the helicopter crashed while operating…
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…
The AFC/M23 alliance, which opposes the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has accused Burundian security forces of beating and killing Congolese refugees who are attempting to return home from Burundi. According to the group, refugees who fled violence in eastern DRC and are now living in Burundi face violence, intimidation, and severe…
Residents of Goma city and surrounding areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have staged protests opposing the withdrawal of AFC/M23 fighters from the town of Uvira. The demonstrations took place on the morning of December 22, 2025, drawing large crowds of civilians expressing frustration over continued instability and insecurity in the region. Protesters…
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…
North Korea on Sunday strongly criticized Japan after reports emerged that a senior official in Tokyo suggested the country should acquire nuclear weapons. Pyongyang warned that any move by Japan toward nuclear armament must be stopped “at any cost.” The reaction followed a Kyodo News report from Thursday quoting an unnamed official from Japan’s Prime…
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…
Despite progress in HIV prevention and treatment, a significant number of Rwandans remain unaware of their HIV status. The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) reports that about 234,000 people were living with HIV in Rwanda in 2025. DHS 7 Highlights HIV Testing Challenges According to the Seventh Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (DHS 7) 2025, 29…
Pope Leo on Thursday criticized political leaders who use religion to legitimize war or promote nationalist agendas, describing such actions as blasphemy — a grave offense that dishonors God. Although the first U.S.-born pope did not mention any leaders by name, his message ahead of the Catholic Church’s World Day of Peace on Jan. 1…
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…
EU regulators have opened a WhatsApp EU antitrust investigation to examine the messaging platform’s AI policy. The European Commission announced the formal probe after raising concerns that Meta may be restricting access for rival AI providers. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, launched its AI chatbot in the EU in March. According to the Commission, the new…
Mental health experts in Rwanda have raised concern about belief-related psychological problems. Some people suffer without realizing the cause. These problems often stem from extreme or misguided religious beliefs. Growing Cases of Harmful Religious Practices In recent years, cases have emerged of people abandoning daily responsibilities. Some isolate themselves while waiting for spiritual miracles. Others…
Antimicrobial resistance in Rwanda has caused significant loss of life. More than 17,000 people died from related infections between 2019 and 2021. Health officials warn that the problem continues to grow. What Is Antimicrobial Resistance Antimicrobial resistance, known as AMR, occurs when germs stop responding to medicines. These germs include bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms….
Senior Tesla board members have earned more than 3 billion dollars through stock awards. The income came from shares granted as compensation and later traded for profit. Reuters and Equilar Investigation The findings come from an investigation by Reuters. The review was conducted with executive compensation analysts from Equilar. The analysis focused on long-term stock-based…
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has criticized Western European leaders. He described their actions on Ukraine peace talks as foolish. His remarks focused on negotiations held about ten years ago. Comments on Ukraine Peace Efforts Lukashenko spoke about talks hosted by Belarus. The discussions aimed to mediate between Ukraine and separatist groups. These groups operated in…
US President Donald Trump has announced the engagement of his eldest son. Donald Trump Jr. is now engaged to Bettina Anderson. Anderson is a well-known social figure in Palm Beach. Announcement Made at White House Event The news emerged on Monday night. The New York Times first reported the announcement. President Trump shared the information…
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…
Google has introduced a new technology that enables real-time translation for people speaking different languages using earbuds. The feature is currently in a testing phase and is part of Google’s broader strategy to advance translation technology. Real-Time Translation Through Earbuds With this new feature, spoken words are translated instantly into another language and played through…
