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Botswana's former head of state Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86. Courtesy

Botswana's former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

Friday, May 08, 2026

President Paul Kagame during a guided tour of Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTC Botswana) on Thursday, May 7. Photo by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame tours Botswana's leading diamond trading company

Thursday, May 07, 2026

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CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87

Thursday, May 07, 2026

President Kagame addresses journalists during a joint Press Briefing in Gaborone on Wednesday, May 6. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame hails Rwanda-Botswana ties

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Montfort Mlachila, the IMF advisor at the African Department, speaks during a panel discussion during the national launch of the April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook on May 6. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Economic shocks could push 20 million Africans into hunger, IMF warns

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

President Paul Kagame arrived in Gaborone, Botswana on Wednesday, May 6, and was received by his counterpart President Duma Boko.

PHOTOS: Kagame arrives in Botswana for state visit

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Visitors during a tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana. President Paul Kagame is expected in Gaborone from May 6 to 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening ties between Rwanda and Botswana. Courtesy

Things to know about Botswana as Kagame visits Gaborone

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

At least six died in bus-lorry collision accident in Uganda.

Uganda: Six killed in bus-lorry collision

Monday, May 04, 2026

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, meets with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Wednesday, April 29. Courtesy

Nduhungirehe meets Saudi foreign minister

Thursday, April 30, 2026

President Paul Kagame is expected in Botswana from May 6 to 7 at the invitation of the country’s President Duma Gideon Boko. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame expected in Botswana for state visit

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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UAE leaves group of oil-producing countries

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

A total of 14 passengers have died in a plane crash in South Sudan. Internet

14 dead as passenger plane goes down in South Sudan

Monday, April 27, 2026

Rwanda's Ambassador Moses Rugema has presented his Letters of Credence to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Courtesy

Rwandan envoy presents credentials to Nigeria President

Friday, April 24, 2026

President William Ruto of Kenya speaks at an infrastructure development summit in Kenya

EA leaders explore ways to establish joint oil refinery

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to face a public questioning session on Wednesday, April 22. Courtesy

Senegal’s Macky Sall pitches for UN top job: Who are his challengers?

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Officials from Rwanda and Uganda delegations pose for a photo at the opening session in Kampala, on Monday, April 20. Courtesy

Rwanda, Uganda officials meet in Kampala to deepen cooperation

Monday, April 20, 2026

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Japan issues tsunami warning after magnitude 7.5 earthquake

Monday, April 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump.

US to retrieve “nuclear dust” from Iran – Trump

Friday, April 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has shared Iran’s message that the Strait of Hormuz is open, after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also posted on X on April 17. Courtesy

Strait of Hormuz is open, Trump and Iran declare

Friday, April 17, 2026

Burundi's information minister Gabby Bugaga was found dead in the morning of Thursday, April 16. Courtesy

Mystery shrouds death of Burundi information minister

Thursday, April 16, 2026