The Ministry of Health has urged students across Rwanda, particularly in Huye District, to adopt hygiene as a permanent culture rather than a temporary practice. The call was made by Jean Marie Vianney Ndayizigiye, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, during a hygiene and sanitation awareness campaign known as “Fresheri ku Ishuri” (Freshness at…
The Trump administration’s decision to open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has intensified the president’s campaign against the central bank. Powell called the move a “pretext” aimed at influencing interest rate decisions and warned it threatens the Fed’s independence. ALSO READ: Trump signs emergency order protecting Venezuelan oil funds Market Reaction…
Rwandan government employees across various sectors are undergoing training in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve daily work efficiency and integrate AI into public service delivery. The program, launched in mid-December 2025, initially required participants to complete basic AI courses by December 31, 2025. The Ministry of Public Service and Labor later extended the deadline to…
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts, preventing courts or private creditors from seizing the funds. The White House announced the move on Saturday, calling it necessary to support stability in Venezuela. The order, signed on Friday, classifies the revenue as sovereign property…
The Storm Goretti death has shocked communities in Cornwall after a man in his 50s died when a tree fell onto a caravan during violent winds. The tragic incident highlights the deadly risks posed by extreme weather events across the south-west of England. Emergency services rushed to the scene in Mawgan, near Helston, on Thursday…
A Bolton head-on crash has left four people dead and five others injured after a violent collision between a taxi and a private car on Wigan Road, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The fatal crash happened at around 00:45 GMT, shocking residents as emergency services rushed to the scene in the early hours of…
German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday that international law applies to all countries, including the United States. He reacted to President Donald Trump’s comments about taking control of Greenland. Klingbeil made it clear that only Denmark and Greenland can decide the island’s future. He said countries must respect territorial sovereignty…
On January 9, 2026, China, Russia, Iran, and other BRICS Plus countries started a week-long naval exercise in South African waters. The event took place at Simon’s Town Naval Base near Cape Town. The exercise aims to improve maritime safety and protect shipping and economic activities. BRICS Plus is an expanded version of the original…
Popular American streamer and internet sensation IShowSpeed has officially arrived in Rwanda, sparking widespread excitement across social media platforms. The high-energy content creator, who commands millions of followers worldwide, is visiting the country to experience mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, one of Rwanda’s most iconic tourist attractions. Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park…
Three Democratic U.S. senators are pressing Apple and Google to take X and its built-in AI chatbot, Grok, off their app stores. The lawmakers argue that the platform has failed to stop the spread of nonconsensual sexual images involving women and minors. In a letter released on Friday, Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon, Ben Ray…
