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Rwanda
Kagame urges young Rwandans to prioritise building homes over costly weddings
President Paul Kagame has encouraged young people to make responsible financial decisions when planning marriage, recounting how he helped a couple organise a simpler wedding and preserve Rwf10 million for their future.
· 22 Oct 2026
Rwanda
Rwanda dismisses 123 public servants over misconduct in 2025/26
Rwanda's National Public Service Commission has reported that 386 government employees faced disciplinary action during the 2025/26 financial year, with nearly one-third dismissed from public service, highlighting continuing concerns over professional conduct and accountability.
· 22 Oct 2026
Sports
APR face uphill battle against Zamalek as Egyptian struggles continue
APR FC must overturn a 1-0 first-leg defeat when they face Egyptian giants Zamalek in Cairo on Saturday, 24 October, as the Rwandan champions attempt to overcome a difficult history against Egyptian opposition and reach the CAF Champions League group stage.
· 22 Oct 2026
Business
Zimbabwe's Bard Santner targets diaspora billions with new banking licence
The financial services group has secured regulatory approval to establish a deposit-taking microfinance bank, with plans to turn money sent home by Zimbabweans abroad into savings, investment and financing for businesses.
· 21 Oct 2026
Sports
Ballon d’Or records: Which countries and players have won the most awards?
Argentina and France lead the all-time men's Ballon d’Or rankings with eight titles each, while Lionel Messi remains the most decorated player in the award's history.
· 21 Oct 2026
Rwanda
Former FDLR fighters reveal why they abandoned armed struggle to return to Rwanda
Former commanders of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda say disillusionment, family connections and fears for their safety prompted them to leave the armed group in eastern DR Congo.
· 21 Oct 2026
Africa
At least 153 killed in Abyei market drone strike as Sudan conflict spills across border
A devastating drone attack on a busy market in the disputed Abyei region has killed at least 153 people, according to local authorities.
· 21 Oct 2026
Sports
FIFA suspends Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and forward Zico over World Cup referee criticism
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan and team director Ibrahim Hassan have each received three-match bans, while forward Mostafa Zico faces a five-match suspension following the country's controversial World Cup defeat to Argentina.
· 21 Oct 2026
World
Zelensky says US restores missile attack warnings after Oslo peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the United States has resumed providing intelligence warnings about Russian missile attacks following talks with Donald Trump's special envoy in Norway, as diplomatic efforts to end the war move towards discussions with Moscow.
· 21 Oct 2026
Education
Eight Rwandan EdTech startups unveil tools to improve classroom learning
Supported by the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, eight Rwandan companies are developing robotics, artificial intelligence and digital learning solutions to strengthen teaching, address school attendance challenges and expand educational opportunities for at least 40,000 learners.
· 20 Oct 2026