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Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Sarah Troutman speaks during House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee hearing on US-brokered Washington Accords between Rwanda and DR Congo on Thursday, January 22. Screengrab from livestream.
Africa

Neutralising FDLR absolutely essential, US official tells DR Congo

Friday, January 23, 2026
The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy
Football

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026
Uganda’s senior men’s national handball team marked a historic milestone on Wednesday with their first-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite suffering a 37–21 defeat in their opening match.
Handball

CAN Handball: Uganda eyes historic debut despite slow start

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football
Football

Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Remains of clothes and other properties of Tutsi who were killed in Nyamata Catholic Church during the Genocide against the Tutsi. File

The failed church and five priests who refused to be silent

Thursday, January 22, 2026
(L–R) A moderator leads a panel discussion with Bill Gates, the American philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday, January 21. Gates announced the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000, aimed at deploying AI tools in the health sector in partnership with African governments and health leaders. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Why Bill Gates, OpenAI chose Rwanda for $50m AI healthcare initiative

Thursday, January 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed to order the United States’ withdrawal from dozens of UN-affiliated bodies and multilateral groups.

From aid to absence: Africa after America’s retreat

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Rwanda national team secured a convincing 30–19 victory over Zambia in their opening Group A match at BK Arena on Wednesday, January 21.
Handball

CAN Handball: Rwanda ease past Zambia in Group A opener

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Dr Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, Director General of the African Risk Capacity Group, addresses participants during a workshop in Rubavu.hotos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Featured: Rwanda advances drought preparedness through risk modelling, operational planning

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Patricia Uwase, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI).
Technology

Which Rwandan digital solutions are finding markets abroad?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Environment

Over 150,000 displaced by Mozambique floods

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Gabon have set themselves a target to reach the semifinals at the 2026 Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations. Courtesy
Handball

Gabon target semis finish at Handball Africa Cup of Nations

Wednesday, January 21, 2026