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…
The Ministry of Justice has launched a new initiative to integrate mental health into the justice system. The programme aims to transform how the sector resolves conflict. The Ministry partnered with African Peace Partners to roll out the seven-month pilot. The initiative officially launched on December 5 in Kigali. Training a New Generation of Mediators…
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…
President William Ruto has proposed introducing the death penalty for people involved in the sale and trafficking of hard drugs and illicit alcohol. He said the move aims to address Kenya’s growing substance abuse crisis. Ruto made the remarks on Saturday, January 3, during an engagement ceremony in Uasin Gishu County. He said the government…
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,…
Kigali is preparing for a busy 2026 as several major technology events come to Rwanda’s capital. As a result, the city will attract global innovators, investors and policymakers. In recent years, Kigali hosted successful events such as Mobile World Congress Africa and the Inclusive FinTech Forum. Consequently, these events strengthened Rwanda’s ambition to position the…
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won re-election in the Central African Republic with 76.15 percent of the vote. The provisional results were announced Monday night by the National Election Authority. His main challenger, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, received 14.66 percent, according to preliminary figures. Turnout and Next Steps Voter turnout reached about 52.43 percent during the December 28,…
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…
Members of Parliament in Rwanda have urged caution over the rollout of a new points-based system for traffic offences. They called for a transitional period to help drivers understand the rules before penalties take effect. Lawmakers raised the concerns on January 5, 2026, as they reviewed a draft law amending regulations on road use. A…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to multiple drug trafficking and related charges during a court appearance in New York. During the hearing, he told the judge that he remains Venezuela’s legitimate head of state. “I am innocent. I am not guilty,” Maduro told the court, according to journalists present. He claimed…
The Rwanda Development Board has extended promotional gorilla trekking permit rates for Rwandans and African visitors until December 31, 2026. The offer applies to visits at Volcanoes National Park. RDB announced the decision in a public notice released on January 5, 2026. The agency said the move aims to strengthen domestic and regional tourism. However,…
More than 1,000 Burundian soldiers deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been reported missing following intense fighting in early December 2025. The clashes took place in the Ruzizi Valley, according to human rights groups and local sources. The soldiers operated in several parts of South Kivu province. These areas included Luvungi, Sange, Luberizi…
Rwanda has aviation fuel storage facilities with a total capacity of 12 million litres. The announcement comes from the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) as part of a broader update on national petroleum reserves. Overall, Rwanda can store up to 118 million litres of petroleum products. These reserves include both government-owned and privately owned facilities across…
Egypt advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging Benin in a tense last-16 clash decided in extra time. Mohamed Salah scored late to seal a dramatic victory for the Pharaohs. The match, played in Marrakesh, offered few clear chances during normal time. For long spells, Salah remained quiet as…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has warned the United States to stop threatening him with arrest, saying Washington should act immediately if it intends to treat him like Venezuela’s detained leader, Nicolas Maduro. Petro made the remarks on Sunday amid rising diplomatic tensions following the arrest of Maduro by US forces earlier this month. Trump Accuses…
At least 30 civilians were killed after armed gunmen attacked a market in Niger State, northern Nigeria, police confirmed on Monday. Several other people were abducted during the assault. The attack took place at Kasuwan Daji market in the village of Demo, according to Niger State Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun. Gunmen Storm Market and Burn…
The Cuban government has accused the United States of killing 32 Cuban soldiers during a military operation in Venezuela aimed at arresting President Nicolas Maduro. According to Havana, the Cuban soldiers were deployed as part of a Caribbean regional security mission requested by the Venezuelan government. Cuban Forces Were Providing Security Support Cuba said the…
The residence of United States Vice President JD Vance was targeted in an attempted attack, according to a statement released by the vice president. Vance said an individual attempted to break into his home by striking the windows with a hammer. The suspect was stopped after a rapid response from the US Secret Service and…
United States President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Venezuela’s new president, Delcy Rodríguez, threatening a second military strike if her government fails to meet Washington’s demands. Trump said Venezuela’s current leadership must cooperate with the United States to restore order in the country. He warned that failure to do so would result…
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…
At least 25 people have died and 14 others remain missing after a boat capsized in northern Nigeria’s Yobe State. Officials confirmed the incident on Sunday as rescue teams continued searching the river. The accident happened late on Saturday, shortly before 8 p.m. local time. A large wooden canoe carrying 52 passengers overturned on the…
US strikes Venezuela Maduro after months of escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas. Former US President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had successfully captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a series of military strikes. However, no independent confirmation has been provided by US authorities or international organizations. ALSO READ: US promises…
Rwanda plans to start producing radionuclides for nuclear medicine in 2026. The announcement was made by Remy Wilson Bana, acting head of RURA’s nuclear safety division. Regulatory Approval and Local Production Rwanda has obtained preliminary approvals to manufacture these medical isotopes. Production is expected to create around 100 jobs in various roles. The country aims…
The City of Kigali has announced eight locations where fireworks will be displayed to mark the end of 2025 and welcome the New Year 2026. In a public notice released on the evening of December 30, 2025, city authorities confirmed that fireworks will be launched at both public and private venues across the capital. Public…
Russian technology companies that develop air defense systems, sensitive electronics, and other military technologies recently faced a cyber espionage campaign that used AI-generated decoy documents, cybersecurity researchers say. Cybersecurity firm Intezer uncovered the activity and showed how attackers can adapt artificial intelligence tools for complex and high-risk cyber operations. Senior security researcher Nicole Fishbein said…
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery off the coast of Brittany in western France, where a massive 120-meter-long stone wall has been found beneath the sea, alongside several smaller ancient structures. The submerged site, believed to be around 7,000 years old, provides new insight into prehistoric human activity along Europe’s ancient coastlines before sea levels…
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…
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…
