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Nyirubutama Appointed Deputy Presidential Security Advisor

President Paul Kagame has appointed Brig Gen Jean-Paul Nyirubutama as Deputy Senior Defence and Security Advisor in the Office of the President. At the same time, he appointed James Wizeye as Deputy Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service. According to a communiqué from the Office of the Prime Minister issued on Thursday,…

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SpaceX and AI Firm xAI Discuss Merger Ahead of Major Public Offering

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and artificial intelligence company xAI are in talks about a possible merger ahead of a major public offering planned for later this year. Reuters reports that the move would bring together SpaceX’s rockets, Starlink satellites, the X social media platform, and the Grok AI chatbot under one company. If the deal goes…

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RBC officials raise awareness about bilharzia risks among wetland farmers in Bugesera District

RBC Warns Barefoot Wetland Farmers of Rising Bilharzia Infection Risk

The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has warned farmers who cultivate wetlands without protective footwear and gloves that they face a high risk of contracting bilharzia (schistosomiasis), a neglected tropical disease still widespread in Rwanda. According to RBC, bilharzia is currently present in 1,013 villages, representing 47 percent of all villages nationwide. Bilharzia Still Widespread in…

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Qatar mediates peace talks between DR Congo government and AFC/M23 representatives

Doha Peace Talks Between DR Congo Government and AFC/M23 May Resume This Weekend

Peace talks in Doha between representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the AFC/M23 coalition may resume later this weekend, according to diplomatic sources. The negotiations, mediated by the State of Qatar, had been suspended since early December 2025 following renewed fighting in South Kivu Province, which culminated in the capture of…

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Rwanda Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe addresses EU Parliament criticism

Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Tells EU Parliament It Has No Authority Over Rwanda

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has firmly reminded the European Union (EU) Parliament that it holds no authority over the Republic of Rwanda and therefore cannot issue directives to the country. The minister made the remarks on January 29, 2026, in response to recent actions and statements by members…

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Using multiple alarms disrupts sleep and affects brain performance

Health Experts Warn Against Using Multiple Alarms Due to Harmful Effects on the Brain

Using multiple alarms to wake up in the morning has become a common habit for many people trying to avoid oversleeping. However, sleep and mental health experts warn that relying on more than one alarm can seriously disrupt brain function, sleep quality, and overall well-being. Many people set two or three alarms, hoping to wake…

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UK–China Relations Enter New Phase as Starmer Seeks Reset

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled a fresh approach to relations with China, saying he wants to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing that supports economic growth and strengthens security cooperation. ALSO READ: Brutal Cold and Snowstorm Turn Deadly in NYC Historic Visit Marks Renewed Engagement Speaking during his official visit to China, Starmer…

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ByteDance signs agreement with U.S. investors to keep TikTok operating in America

ByteDance Signs Deal to Prevent TikTok Ban in the United States

Washington / Beijing Chinese technology giant ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with American investment firms, a move that will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States and avoid a long-threatened shutdown. The agreement marks a major turning point in TikTok’s future in…

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