On January 14, a Burundian court sentenced journalist Sandra Muhoza to four years in prison and fined her 200,000 Burundian francs (about US$68). Local outlets SOS Médias Burundi and Radio Publique Africaine reported the decision. In addition, a source familiar with the case confirmed the ruling to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) but requested…
AI is transforming our lives at an unprecedented pace, but it carries a hidden risk few discuss. I call it AI Brain: the gradual dulling of your cognitive, emotional, and creative abilities as you hand more thinking, deciding, and interpreting over to machines. AI Brain isn’t about intelligence—it’s about sharpness. It weakens the subtle mental…
Residents of Gicumbi District have expressed growing concern over the rising number of stray dogs roaming freely on the streets, citing threats to public safety and health. Many locals say they feel unsafe walking in their neighborhoods, especially during early mornings and late evenings. Reports of dog attacks on children have intensified fear and increased…
Residents of Huye District have welcomed the steady development of the Sovu Industrial Zone, saying it is already improving their livelihoods through job creation and economic growth. Local authorities say the industrial zone remains a priority area for investment, with continued improvements in infrastructure aimed at attracting more industries and increasing productivity. Growing Opportunities for…
A group of vulnerable elderly women in Huye District say a project meant to lift them out of poverty has left them in financial distress. The women were given more than three million Rwandan francs to invest in poultry farming. Instead of profits, they report heavy losses. Project Aimed to Reduce Poverty The beneficiaries are…
Residents living near the industrial zone in Rwamagana say nearby factories are harming their health. They blame a livestock feed processing factory for releasing a strong and unpleasant smell into the area. According to Emmanuel Nayituriki, one of the residents, some factories release harmful gases into the air. In addition, he said a metal-processing plant…
In Kirehe District, 90 families received cows through Rwanda’s Girinka program, also known as “One Cow per Poor Family.” The initiative, run under the RDDPII project in partnership with Heifer International Rwanda, aims to improve nutrition, provide fertilizer, and support local livelihoods. Cows Delivered Across Three Sectors On January 14, 2026, officials delivered cows to…
Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule safely returned to Earth early Thursday. The crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after leaving the International Space Station (ISS) a day earlier. NASA approved the early return to allow doctors to examine a medical issue affecting one crew member. The astronauts undocked from the ISS…
Grok image editing restrictions have been introduced by Elon Musk’s AI company xAI following growing concern from regulators in California, Europe, and Asia over sexually explicit AI-generated images shared on X. xAI moves to limit Grok image editing Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, announced late Wednesday that it has restricted image editing features on…
The Uganda election 2026 has drawn national and international attention as voters head to the polls in a tense political climate. President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his long rule, while opposition leader Bobi Wine challenges his grip on power amid heavy security and internet restrictions. A tense voting day across Uganda Ugandans voted…
