While on a working visit to the United States, Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva met with Rwandan professionals serving in multilateral institutions in Washington, D.C., to discuss the country’s development priorities and explore ways they can actively contribute to Rwanda’s progress. The meeting served as a platform for the Prime Minister to highlight the government’s […]
Who and why 25 individuals were sanctioned over terrorism
Rwanda has announced sanctions against twenty-five individuals accused of coordinating or financing terrorism targeting the country. The new sanctions list, released on October 14, 2025, by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and approved by the National Counter Terrorism Committee (NCTC), spans suspects based in Africa, Europe, and North America. The move marks Rwanda’s most comprehensive […]
Rwanda and Azerbaijan cement strategic partnership as Kagame visits Baku
President Paul Kagame’s three-day working visit to Azerbaijan has marked a new chapter in Rwanda’s international diplomacy, strengthening bilateral ties and advancing Rwanda’s ambitions on the global stage, including in motorsport. Kagame arrived in Baku on September 19, 2025, where he was received at Heydar Aliyev International Airport alongside Rwanda’s Minister of State for Foreign […]
US moves to shift leadership of Haiti security mission from Kenya
The United States has signaled a major policy shift in its approach to stabilizing Haiti, indicating that leadership of the multinational security support mission may be transferred from Kenya to a regional organization under the umbrella of the Organization of American States (OAS). This follows a recent phone call between President William Ruto and US […]
Trump presses Zelensky on tough choices as peace talks with Russia gain fragile momentum
The push for peace in Ukraine has entered a critical new phase as the White House prepares to host a high-stakes summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders. The gathering follows last week’s meeting in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where American officials said progress was made […]
Emirates bans in-flight use of power banks
Emirates has announced sweeping new restrictions on the carriage and use of portable batteries, widely known as power banks, in a move aimed at strengthening passenger safety across all flights. The ban will take effect on October 1, 2025, following a detailed safety review that highlighted the growing risks posed by lithium battery-powered devices onboard […]
India raises concerns over US deportations and student visa delays
The Indian government has voiced serious concerns to Washington after more than 1,700 of its citizens were deported from the United States in just over six months since Donald Trump returned to the White House. The wave of deportations, coupled with new hurdles for Indian students seeking visas, has brought fresh strains to Indo–US relations. […]
Former Chadian PM Succes Masra jailed for 20 years
Former Chadian Prime Minister and opposition leader Succes Masra has been handed a 20-year prison sentence after a special criminal court in N’Djamena found him guilty of inciting deadly communal violence earlier this year. The ruling, delivered on Saturday, followed weeks of hearings in which prosecutors accused Masra of using hate speech, xenophobic rhetoric, and […]
81 Candidates join Cameroon’s 2025 Presidential race
As Cameroon gears up for its presidential election scheduled for October 12, a historic number of 81 candidates have submitted their applications to contest for the country’s top seat. Yet, despite this unprecedented surge in candidacies and mounting public demands for change, 92-year-old President Paul Biya remains the frontrunner, seeking an eighth consecutive term after […]
Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria Bids Farewell to a Giant of Its Time
Nigeria came to a standstill on Tuesday July 15, 2025 as former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in a solemn ceremony marked by state honors, heartfelt tributes, and a show of national unity. The 82-year-old former leader died on Sunday in a London clinic after a […]