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…
