Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia was ejected from a conference at African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa commemorating the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s genocide against the Tutsi, two diplomats told…
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Zimbabwe held Nigeria to draw in World Cup qualifier crunch
Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, frustrating the Super Eagles’ chances of reaching the competition. Victor Osimhen scored in the 74th…
Rwanda declares end to deadly Marburg virus outbreak
Rwanda’s health minister on Thursday said the outbreak of the often fatal Marburg virus in the country was at an end, with no new cases for nearly two weeks. First…
Rwanda to start Marburg vaccinations
Rwanda’s health minister said the country would begin vaccinations against the deadly Ebola-like Marburg virus on Sunday after receiving some 700 doses of a trial vaccine. The death toll since…
World Bank-Africa’s Reforms: A Path to Prosperity?
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Finance Minister of Nigeria and current Director-General of the World Trade Organization, encapsulated this vision when she stated, “Africa’s path to prosperity hinges on inclusive growth,…
Rwanda votes as Kagame set to extend rule
Millions of Rwandans began voting in presidential and parliamentary elections on Monday, with the African nation’s leader Paul Kagame set to cruise to victory and extend his iron-fisted rule for another…
Rwanda commemorates 30 years since genocide
Rwandans will on Sunday mark 30 years since a genocide orchestrated by Hutu extremists tore apart their country, as neighbours turned on each other in one of the bloodiest massacres…
Victims of genocide in Rwanda still being found 30 years after
With shovels and garden hoes, villagers dig where a house once stood in Rwanda to reveal a mass grave filled with bones — victims of the genocide still being found…