Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Liberia’s UNSC Seat Spurs Diplomatic Flurry as Rwanda, Liberia Sign Landmark Agreements
Monrovia – Liberia’s recent election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has triggered a wave of high-level diplomatic engagements, underscoring the country’s growing influence in international affairs. In recent...

Congo-Rwanda deal offers US role in minerals sector
PARIS: Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will commit to working with third parties, including the US, to revamp their mineral supply chains and develop reforms as they seek to spur investment following a peace deal reached in Washington....

Rwanda, DRC draft deal sets US role in minerals sector revamp
Paris/Washington — Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will commit to working with third parties, including the US, to revamp their mineral supply chains and develop reforms. This according to a draft of an economic framework seen by...

Seoul Festival Puts African Fashion and Culture in the Spotlight
An African fashion show is held at the 8th Seoul Africa Festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul on September 13. SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The 8th Seoul Africa Festival turned into a vivid celebration of style, rhythm...

Rwanda’s Unfinished Reconciliation: Voices from Exile
Rwanda is often celebrated as a beacon of recovery—a nation that rose from the ashes of genocide to become a symbol of stability, unity, and rapid development. Kigali’s gleaming skyline and international prestige are repeatedly showcased as proof...

International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
PROTECTING the sky above us starts with action on the ground. On 16 September, Guyana will join the rest of the world in observing International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, an annual event designated by the United Nations since...

Rwanda clash will boost Oyo economy, says FA
The Chairman of the Oyo State Football Association, James Odeniran, has said the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Nigeria’s Falconets and Rwanda will not only project the state’s football profile but also provide significant...

Congo-Rwanda draft deal outlines role of US, others in revamp of minerals sector
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will commit to working with third parties, including the U.S., to revamp their mineral supply chains and develop reforms, according to a draft of an economic framework seen by Reuters, as they seek to...

DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal outlines US role in minerals sector
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will commit to working with third parties, including the US, to revamp their mineral supply chains and develop reforms, according to a draft of an economic framework seen by reporters, as they seek to...

UN Report Accuses All Actors in Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict of War Crimes
A UN fact-finding mission released a report on Friday revealing that both the Congolese military and the M-23 rebel group, which are battling for control in the North and South Kivu provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have committed...

International community unites behind Qatar after Israeli attack
The international community has shown unprecedented solidarity with Qatar following Israel’s strike on residential compounds in Doha housing several Hamas leaders, an act widely condemned as a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and international...

Exclusive-Congo-Rwanda draft deal outlines role of US, others in revamp of minerals sector
By Sonia Rolley and Daphne Psaledakis PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will commit to working with third parties, including the U.S., to revamp their mineral supply chains and develop reforms, according to a...

Biniam Girmay to represent Eritrea at Kigali World Championships

Rwandan President leaves Doha
Doha, Qatar: President HE Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda left Doha today, after a working visit to the country. HE and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs...

Parliament Condemns European Parliament Resolution on Victoire Ingabire Case
1 There was a lively debate in the Chambers of the Lower House, as Deputies and Senators, one after another condemned their EU counterparts Kigali – The joint of the Parliament of Rwanda has strongly condemned the recent resolution by the European...

Uvira : a high-level government delegation faces a bloody protest against General Gasita
SOS Médias Burundi Bukavu, September 12, 2025 — A large delegation from the Congolese government, led by the Deputy Prime Minister for Security, Territorial Administration, and Customary Affairs, Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo, arrived in Uvira on...
Cultural, creative products displayed at CIFTIS in Beijing
People view panda-themed cultural and creative products displayed at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2025. The 2025 CIFTIS is held from Sept. 10 to 14 at the Shougang Park in...

Rwanda and DRC Established Economic Framework as Part of Peace Agreement
On Friday, August 1, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached an agreement on economic terms tied to a peace deal signed earlier in the summer in Washington, D.C. The provisions include cooperation on energy, infrastructure,...

AfCFTA Will Unlock Prosperity, Boost Oyo’s Economy, Say Secretary General Mene, Gov Makinde
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), His Excellency Wamkele Mene and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday declared that the AfCFTA will unlock prosperity, create employment and boost...

Kigali Emerges as Africa’s Capital of Customer Experience Innovation
3 Kigali, Rwanda — September 12, 2025: This week, Rwanda’s capital is buzzing with transformative energy as it hosts the Africa Customer Experience Leaders Forum 2025, a landmark event positioning Kigali as the epicenter of customer service...