Ethiopian Airlines Halts Flights to Asmara
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, citing challenging operating conditions. The move follows Eritrea’s announcement that it…
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Element Eleéeh’s “Milele” Enters GRAMMY Consideration
Rwandan singer and producer Fred Robinson Mugisha, known professionally as Element Eleéeh, has been submitted for consideration at the 67th…
Denmark to Establish Embassy in Rwanda
Denmark will upgrade its Project Office in Kigali to a full embassy in 2025, marking a significant enhancement in relations…
Namibia Begins Culling 700 Wild Animals Amid Drought
Namibia has started culling at least 700 wild animals in national parks as part of its response to a severe…
Mongolia Welcomes Putin Despite ICC Warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin was warmly received in Mongolia on Tuesday, defying international calls to arrest him on an ICC…
Robot Waiters Make a Splash in Nairobi
Nairobi’s latest dining spot has become the talk of the town with the introduction of robot waiters named Nadia and…
South African Beauty Queen Crowned Miss Nigeria Amid Nationality Controversy
Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant due to nationality disputes, has been named Miss Universe Nigeria.…
Osimhen Receives Enthusiastic Welcome from Galatasaray Fans Amid Loan Talks
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was greeted with a fervent reception at Istanbul Airport early Tuesday as he arrived to join…
African Nations Lose Up to 5% of GDP Each Year Due to Climate Change
African nations are losing as much as 5% of their GDP each year due to climate change, according to a…
U.S. vaccine support for MPOX: a step forward, but more needed
Credit: Dominic Wabwireh (Africa News) Nigeria made history as the first African country to obtain the mpox vaccine. Last week,…
Rwanda Museums Introduce Virtual Reality Tours
In an effort to bolster cultural preservation and education, museums in Rwanda have introduced Virtual Reality (VR) tours that enable…
Ivorian Defender Sol Bamba Dies at 39
Tributes are pouring in for former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba, who has died at the age of 39. Turkish…
African Heads of State Arrive in Beijing for China-Africa Cooperation Summit
African heads of state have started arriving in Beijing for the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, which begins…
A Night to Remember: Massamba Intore’s ‘30 40 Ubutore’ Concert Was A Hit!
On Saturday, August 31, BK Arena was the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime event: the ‘30 40 Ubutore’ concert. Celebrated musician…
Burkina Faso Takes Over Two Gold Mines, Resolving Legal Dispute
Burkina Faso has nationalized the Boungou and Wahgnion gold mines, resolving a legal dispute between rival companies. The government reached…
Namibia to Cull 700+ Wild Animals Due to Drought
Namibia plans to cull more than 700 wild animals, including 83 elephants, due to severe drought conditions. The cull, which…
Rwanda and Sierra Leone Sign Security Agreement
Rwanda and Sierra Leone signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on internal security and correctional services on Monday, August 26,…
Rwanda Launches Digital Payment System for Water Use Permits
Rwanda has introduced a digital payment system for water use permits, starting in August, the Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB)…
Rwanda Gives $1.2M in Aid to Caribbean Nations Hit by Hurricane Beryl
Rwanda has donated $1.2 million (over Rwf1.5 billion) to support relief efforts in Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl in…
Germany to Send 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to Africa
Germany will donate 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine from its military reserves to aid in the response to the outbreak…