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Edgar Lungu had hoped to contest next year's elections. / Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu dead

Thursday, June 05, 2025

The African Union's Commission on Thursday, June 5, expressed concern over the potential negative impact of the new travel ban announced by the United States.

African Union urges US to consider ‘consultative approach’ over travel ban

Thursday, June 05, 2025

President Paul Kagame speaks during a joint media briefing in Algeria on Tuesday, June 3. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame commends relations with Algeria, AI education support

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Amb. Phillip Stalder, Head of Africa and Francophonie Division at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on June 3. Photo by Emanuel Dushimimana

Switzerland to open embassy in Kigali

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene is under fire over his family's alleged lavish lifestyle. GETTY IMAGES

Mongolia PM resigns after losing confidence vote

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe meets with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Thani, in Qatar on Sunday, June 1. Courtesy

Nduhungirehe, Qatar PM discuss bilateral cooperation

Sunday, June 01, 2025

Einat Weiss, the Ambassador of Israel envoy to Rwanda, delivers her remarks during the celebration of the 77th anniversary of her country's independence in Kigali, on May 29. All Photos by Craish Bahizi.

Israel embassy in Kigali marks 77 years of statehood

Friday, May 30, 2025

President Kagame delivers his remarks remarks at the Astana International Forum on Thursday, May 29. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame speaks at opening of Astana International Forum

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Jide Okeke, the Coordinator of the UNDP Regional Programme for Africa

How can Africa’s credit rating agency stay credible, independent?

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who has died aged 87, was a titan of modern African literature

Kenyan literary icon Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dead

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

President Kagame arrives in Astana, the capital of The Republic of Kazakhstan for an Official Visit ahead of the Astana International Forum, on Tuesday, May 27. Photos by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame arrives in Kazakhstan for official visit

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

African officials gathered for a group photo during the 11th African Union Commission on International Law Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from Thursday to Friday.Photo Courtesy

Experts say Africa-China cooperation could reduce tariff risk

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Rwanda's new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb Martin Ngoga, presents his credentials to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Thursday, May 22. Courtesy

Rwanda gets new envoy to UN

Friday, May 23, 2025

Egypt retrieves 21 smuggled ancient artifacts from Australia. internet

Egypt retrieves 21 smuggled ancient artifacts from Australia

Monday, May 19, 2025

Uwihanganye (L) presents his letters on credence to the Sultan of Brunei. Courtesy

Rwanda’s first non-resident High Commissioner to Brunei presents letters of credence

Sunday, May 18, 2025

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Geneva: Amb. Bakuramutsa presents letters of credence to Director-General of UN Office

Friday, May 16, 2025

Former Gabon president Ali Bongo, ousted in a coup in 2023, has flown to Angola with his wife and son. Courtesy

Gabon’s ousted President Bongo flees to Angola

Friday, May 16, 2025

Global Afrobeats superstar David ‘Davido’ Adeleke speaks at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Tuesday, May 13. Courtesy

Africa CEO Forum: Davido calls for investment in Africa’s entertainment facilities

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Kagame meets with President Alassane Ouattara of Côté d’Ivoire on the sideline of the Africa CEO Forum, on May 12, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame holds talks with Ivorian, Mauritanian presidents

Monday, May 12, 2025

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, met with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto in Budapest on Monday, May 12.

Rwanda to open embassy in Hungary amid talks on migration, security

Monday, May 12, 2025