Spiro has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering on its promise to revolutionize urban mobility through the ongoing rollout of its electric motorcycles, with deliveries currently being completed in phases. The company began dispatching bikes in April 2025, and many early applicants have already received their motorcycles under a first-come, first-served policy. In an official statement […]
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President Paul Kagame arrived in Algiers on June 3, 2025, for a two-day official visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, at the invitation of his counterpart, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This high-level visit reflects the deepening partnership between the two nations, with both leaders expected to discuss strategic cooperation in areas including education, security, […]
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A major terror attack was thwarted in Kampala just hours before the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, as security forces intercepted two suspected suicide bombers near the Munyonyo Basilica. One of the assailants, a woman wearing a suicide vest, has been identified as the daughter of a man who carried out a deadly suicide bombing […]
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The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be observed as an official public holiday in Rwanda in celebration of Eid al-Adha. This decision, the ministry states, is made “in accordance with the Presidential Order N° 062/01 of 19/10/2022 establishing official public holidays.” In a formal statement, the […]
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The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has introduced tougher penalties for unauthorized pricing and transactions in foreign currency, in a bid to reinforce the use of the Rwandan franc in domestic transactions. According to Regulation No 89/2025, published in the official gazette on May 30, 2025, individuals or businesses found pricing goods or services in […]
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A dramatic clash unfolded in Wakiso District on Monday evening as thirteen Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers were arrested following a violent confrontation with police officers at the Wakiso Police Division headquarters. The arrested soldiers are; Cpl. George Mwesigwa, Sgt. Denis Owor, Pte. Ronald Kato, L/Cpl. Martin Ssenoga, Pte. Peter Okello, Pte. Moses Byaruhanga, […]
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Just a day after being sworn in, Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Kamil Idris made an unexpected move by dissolving the nation’s caretaker government. The announcement was reported late Sunday by the state-run news agency SUNA, signaling a dramatic shift in Sudan’s fragile political landscape. Idris’s appointment marks the first time in four years that […]
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Rwanda’s agricultural landscape saw a shift in 2025 Season A, with cassava and Irish potato production recording significant growth while maize and bean yields dropped slightly. These findings were presented in the Seasonal Agricultural Survey (SAS) for 2025 Season A, published by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on June 2. The report […]
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Success often appears to be a solo journey, driven by personal ambition, long hours, and relentless discipline. But beneath many success stories lie something less visible yet equally powerful, meaningful friendships. The people you choose to surround yourself with can shape not only your mindset but also your opportunities, resilience, and overall satisfaction with life. […]
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Tanzania has completed East Africa’s longest bridge, a transformative infrastructure project named after the late President John Pombe Magufuli. Stretching 1.9 miles (approximately 3.1 kilometres) across the Mwanza Gulf on Lake Victoria’s southern edge, the John Magufuli Bridge connects the towns of Kigongo and Busisi, marking a new era in regional connectivity. Constructed at a […]
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