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Former French President Sarkozy.

Former French President Sarkozy goes to jail on Tuesday

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Britain's Prince Andrew.

UK’s Prince Andrew gives up royal titles over sexual abuse accusations

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Thousands of people turned up to attend the national event to bid farewell to Raila Odinga.

Kenyans attend Odinga's state funeral in their thousands

Friday, October 17, 2025

Kenya’s President, William Ruto, and delegates observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Courtesy

Ruto honours Raila Odinga, declares national mourning

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute, describing Odinga as “a towering statesman and a cherished friend of India.”

Top leaders honour Raila Odinga’s legacy

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, passed away on Wednesday morning on October 15. Courtesy

Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga dies of cardiac arrest in India

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Madagascar's military takes power, President Rojoelina impeached by lawmakers

Madagascar's military takes power, President Rojoelina impeached

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Madagascar's president has fled the African nation

Madagascar president leaves country after protests - reports

Monday, October 13, 2025

President Andry Rajoelina. File

Madagascar president warns of attempted coup

Sunday, October 12, 2025

African Union observers led by Rwandan politician Bernard Makuza, ahead of the presidential elections slated for October 12 in Cameroon. Courtesy

Bernard Makuza leads AU observers for Cameroon presidential polls

Saturday, October 11, 2025

President Kagame speaks at the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday, October 9. Photo by Urugwiro Village.

Kagame to world leaders: Partnership with Africa must share risk and reward

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Somalia will begin preparations to boost teaching of the Swahili language in schools and universities.

Somalia to integrate Swahili in bid to boost EAC ties

Thursday, October 09, 2025

President Kagame joins other Heads of State and Government for the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum 2025 in Belgium on Thursday, October 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame in Brussels for Global Gateway Forum

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Sébastien Lecornu.

French prime minister resigns less than a month in office

Monday, October 06, 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Kigali has announced that scheduled services for American citizens and visa applicants will continue during the ongoing lapse in appropriation. Courtesy

US Embassy Kigali puts services on hold amid US govt shutdown

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

AU Commission Deputy Chairperson, Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, delivers remarks at the Joint Meeting of Health Ministers from Africa and the Caribbean. Courtesy

AU warns ‘fragmented policies’ stalling Africa’s digital future

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

US blocks UN agreement on tackling chronic diseases

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Minister Nduhungirehe interacts with other delegates at the 18th Ministerial Meeting of the Global Governance Group (3GMM), held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, on September 25.

UNGA: Rwanda calls for rules-based order, inclusive multilateralism

Thursday, September 25, 2025

A Paris court has sentenced former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison.

Sarkozy handed five-year prison term over Libya funding scandal

Thursday, September 25, 2025

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has called for decisive UN action against hate speech and atrocities in the Great Lakes Region. FILE

Nduhungirehe urges UN action against hate speech, atrocities in Great Lakes

Wednesday, September 24, 2025