President Kagame to Co-Chair Global UN AI Commission, Strengthening Africa’s Voice in Artificial Intelligence
President Paul Kagame has been appointed co-chair of the newly established Global Commission on AI for Good, a major United Nations-backed initiative aimed at shaping the future of artificial intelligence while ensuring its benefits…
Rwanda and Kenya Sign Landmark Fuel Import Deal to Strengthen Energy Security
Rwanda and Kenya have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable Rwanda…
Japanese Yen Hits Lowest Level Since 1986 as Dollar Holds Near 13-Month High
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday but remained close to a 13-month high, while…
UN Launches Urgent Investigation Into Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s El-Obeid as Conflict Escalates
The United Nations Human Rights Council has ordered an urgent investigation into alleged atrocities in Sudan’s city of El-Obeid, amid growing concerns that escalating fighting could trigger another large-scale humanitarian catastrophe. The decision comes…
Mbappé Denounces Racist Abuse After France’s World Cup Win Over Paraguay
France captain Kylian Mbappé has strongly condemned racist remarks made by a Paraguayan senator following…
Zimbabwean Athlete Divine Lunga Survives Shooting Attack in Johannesburg
South African police have launched an attempted murder investigation after Zimbabwe international Divine Lunga narrowly…
Business
Rwanda and Kenya Sign Landmark Fuel Import Deal to Strengthen Energy Security
Rwanda and Kenya have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable Rwanda to import refined petroleum products through Kenya’s Northern Corridor transit route, a move aimed at strengthening energy security, lowering…
Deadly Weather Threats Sweep Across U.S. After Fourth of July Storms
Millions of Americans are facing dangerous weather conditions just days after the Fourth of July…
Hantavirus Cruise Ship Heads to Netherlands After Global Health Scare
A cruise ship called the MV Hondius is now sailing to the Netherlands after a…
Greece Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15, Signals Shift with Global Implications Including Africa
Greece has announced a sweeping plan to ban access to social media for children under…
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…
Rights Groups Ask Kenyan Court to Halt Luxury Tourism Projects in Maasai Mara
A coalition of regional legal and human rights organisations has petitioned Kenya’s Environment and Land…