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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot in a gun attack on Wednesday, May 15. Internet
International
Slovak premier 'no longer in life-threatening condition' after gun attack
The Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico was wounded in shooting incident. Internet
International
Slovakia premier wounded in shooting incident
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Africa
Former EAC boss Peter Mathuki to be investigated for corruption
Winners of ITTF Africa Cup 2024 pose for a photo with officials during the awarding ceremony-courtesy
Tennis
Aruna, Meshref reclaim ITTF Africa Cup title
The cyclists donated support worth £10,000 (over Rwf16 million) to former street children Twin Lakes Cycling Academy in addition to cycling equipment-courtesy
Cycling
How African diaspora is using cycling tourism for noble cause
Eugene Barikana, a former lawmaker, was detained on May 11 over illegal possession of firearms. Courtesy
Crime
Former lawmaker Eugene Barikana arrested over illegal possession of firearms
A delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge Kitivi, the Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters, on Monday, May 13, and was received by Brig Gen Geoffrey Gasana, the Deputy Air Force Chief of Staff.
Aviation
UN team, Rwanda Air Force discuss aviation safety
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Rwandan cultural spectacle lights up ITTF Africa Cup opening
President Paul Kagame was received by his host President Mamadi Doumbouya in Conakry on Monday, May 13.
Africa
Kagame, Doumbouya discuss ways to bolster ‘productive’ bilateral cooperation
A group of mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the genocide during  a commemorative event was held in Helsinki, Finland. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Remembering victims of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi: A 30-year commemoration in Helsinki
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Africa
Major sub-sea fibre cut causes internet outage across East Africa
A view of Burundi's closed border at Nemba one stop border post. Rwandan government has refuted accusations from Burundi linking it to involvement in the grenade attacks. Mugwiza
Rwanda
Rwanda dismisses Burundi's accusations of involvement in grenade attacks
Kigali hosts the ITTF Africa Cup and Africa Olympic Qualification Tournament from May 12-18. Both tournaments will take place at BK Arena-courtesy
Tennis
African table tennis hits Kigali stage, Olympic qualification at stake
Participants pose for a group photo as RDB, in collaboration with the Rwandan embassy in Senegal, hosted “a momentous culinary affair” in Dakar on May 11.
Economy
RDB hosts Senegalese investors in Dakar, showcases opportunities in Rwanda
Zanzibar beats Ibiza, Crete as best island destination in 2024. Internet
Africa
Zanzibar beats Ibiza, Crete as best island destination in 2024
UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis (L) strikes his gavel to signal the adoption of a resolution during the 10th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on May 10, 2024. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday adopted a resolution supporting the Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending that the Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." (Manuel Elias/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)
International
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership
President Paul Kagame on Friday, May 10, held discussions centered on current global challenges including migration issues, with visiting German lawmakers including Jens Spahn, Günter Krings, and Alexander Richard Throm, at Urugwiro Village.
International
Kagame, German lawmakers discuss global challenges
In March 2021, the United States blacklisted two Islamist extremist groups in the DR Congo and Mozambique as foreign terrorist organizations over accusations of links to Islamic State (ISIS).
Africa
ADF rebels attack health centre in eastern DR Congo, kill 8 civilians – reports

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