US imposes new sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms as Trump shelves Putin meeting
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to pressure Moscow into negotiating a peace deal in Ukraine.The move marks a significant shift in President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, following his decision to indefinitely postpone a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in […]
Rwanda elevates crime prevention as a key development goal
Rwanda is taking a transformative approach to national safety, strategically framing crime prevention not merely as a security concern but as a foundational element of its broader development agenda. This paradigm shift emphasizes that ensuring public safety is a prerequisite for achieving sustained economic growth, reinforcing human rights, and building strong public institutions. Minister of […]
U.S. launches first Pacific strike in expanding war on drug trafficking
The United States has carried out its first military strike in the Pacific Ocean, targeting a smallboat suspected of drug smuggling. Two people were killed in the attack, marking a new stage inWashington’s growing fight against narcotics trafficking. Officials said the strike is part of President Donald Trump’s tougher campaign against what hecalls “narco-terrorism.” Until […]
Tragic multi-vehicle crash on Uganda’s Kampala–Gulu highway kills dozens
In the early hours of Wednesday, a devastating collision involving two buses and other vehiclesoccurred near Kiryandongo on the busy Kampala–Gulu Highway — a major route from Kampalanorthwards. Police initially reported 63 fatalities, but later revised the number to at least 46 after findingSome unconscious victims were still alive. Preliminary findings indicate the crash occurred […]
Minister Muziramunda urges African land forces to strengthen cooperation
According to IGIHE, Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, has called on commanders of land forces from various countries to enhance collaboration, emphasizing that land forces are the first to respond during critical times. He made the remarks on October 22, 2025, while closing the Land Forces Commanders Symposium, a two-day international conference held in […]
Rwanda launches emergency plan to future-proof communications against disasters
The Government of Rwanda has moved to guarantee resilient communication during national emergencies by officially launching the National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP) on October 20. The strategic framework, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) and the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), is designed to ensure that crucial information […]
Russian barrage kills six after Trump-Putin summit is scrapped
Massive attacks on the power grid and the school follow diplomatic collapse over Russia’s territorial demands. Russia launched a devastating wave of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people, including two children, and triggering emergency power outages nationwide. The assault, which hit critical power plants and a kindergarten, came […]
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African fighters gear up for PFL semifinals in Kigali
As the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Semifinals approach, anticipation is growing across the continent. The event, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at BK Arena in Kigali, marks a major milestone for the development of mixed martial arts (MMA) in Africa. At a press conference held on Wednesday, October 15, at Zaria Courts, participating […]
Mount Kigali University continues to support early childhood education in Rwanda
The Founder of Mount Kigali University, Prof Simon Gicharu, joined the Imbuto Foundation, Gasabo District, and the Kinyinya community on Thursday, October 9, 2025, to lay the foundation stone for the upcoming Murama Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District. The new centre, established in partnership with the Imbuto Foundation, aims to […]
