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Rwanda Reports Earthquake Tremors After 6.4-Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Ushirombo, Tanzania
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board says the earthquake occurred about 292 kilometres from Kigali, lasted approximately 30 seconds and was felt in parts of Rwanda.
Six African Startups Win $400,000 in FINCA Ventures Prize Competition
The funding will help early-stage companies in fintech and sustainable agriculture scale solutions targeting financial…
Dangote Refinery Opens Africa’s Biggest IPO as Nigeria Targets Wider Public Ownership
The $1.6 billion share offering gives millions of investors access to Africa’s largest refinery as…
Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake in Tanzania Sends Tremors Across Kenya, Reports of Shaking in Rwanda
The earthquake struck near Ushirombo in the Geita region at 12:22 PM East African Time, with tremors reported in Nairobi and Kigali
Three-Year-Old Soccer Prodigy Goes Viral After Police Respond to Florida Youth Game Dispute
Nevada Pierre’s remarkable footwork has drawn global attention, while conflicting accounts of a dispute at…
Visa Backs Dakar 2026 as Senegal Prepares to Host First Olympic Event in Africa
The payment company will support digital transactions for athletes and visitors at the Summer Youth…
Business
Six African Startups Win $400,000 in FINCA Ventures Prize Competition
The funding will help early-stage companies in fintech and sustainable agriculture scale solutions targeting financial inclusion, food security and economic resilience across Africa.
Democrats Win Control of U.S. Senate in Major Midterm Election
The Democratic caucus is projected to secure at least 54 seats against 44 for Republicans,…
Brazil’s Lula Wins Historic Fourth Presidential Term After Defeating Flávio Bolsonaro
The incumbent secured 51.79% of valid votes in Sunday’s runoff, overcoming a first-round deficit to…
Hundreds of French Schools Closed as Student Protests Spread Nationwide
Demonstrations over overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages have intensified, with schools reporting fires, clashes with…
Lifestyle
When Innovation Meets the Village: A Cancer Survivor’s Reflection on Bill Gates’ Rwanda Investment
Bill Gates’ recent reflections on investing in AI-driven healthcare solutions in Rwanda are both timely and encouraging. They signal a growing recognition that the future of global health lies not only in hospitals and…
Kenya Discharges Five Ebola Patients as 52 Contacts Remain in Quarantine
The country has recorded nine cases and two deaths, with no new infections reported since…