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Culture - 19 April 2026
Oman and Rwanda Sign Aviation Cooperation MoU to Boost Air Transport and Infrastructure
April 12, 2026 - The Oman Airports Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rwanda’s Aviation Travel and Logistics (ATL) group to strengthen cooperation in aviation development and related…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Belgium Raises Concerns Over Rising Number of Congolese Asylum Seekers
Speaking at the start of an official visit to the DRC on April 13, 2026, the minister indicated that the issue would be a key topic of discussion with Congolese authorities, particularly in light of the rising number of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
DRC Government Maintains Selective Dialogue Approach Amid Calls for Inclusive Talks
Kinshasa April 17, 2026 - The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed its position that it will determine which Congolese actors will participate in ongoing peace negotiations, insisting on a…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Netflix Releases Documentary Spotlighting Rwanda’s Mountain Gorillas
Kigali April 17, 2026 - Streaming platform Netflix has released a new documentary focusing on the mountain gorillas of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, in a production that highlights both wildlife conservation and…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
MP-Elect Nkeretanyi Sparks Debate Over Remarks on Parliamentary Role
Kampala April 15, 2026 - Kalungu East Member of Parliament-elect Yusuf Nkeretanyi has drawn criticism after stating that he does not intend to actively participate in parliamentary proceedings, arguing that his full…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Romuald Wadagni Declared Winner of Presidential Election with 94% of Vote
Benin April 14, 2026 - Benin’s National Electoral Commission has announced that Romuald Wadagni, the candidate of the ruling party, has won the presidential election with 94% of the vote, according to provisional…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
South Sudan Speaker Calls Emergency Sitting as Pressure Mounts Over Her Removal
Juba April 7, 2026 - South Sudan’s Speaker of Parliament, Jemma Nunu Kumba, has summoned Members of Parliament and government ministers to an extraordinary sitting, as political pressure intensifies following a ruling…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
Rwanda Among Countries Set to Receive Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug
April 15, 2026 - Rwanda is among a group of countries expected to benefit from the expanded rollout of a long-acting HIV prevention drug as part of a global initiative led by the United States and the Global Fund to…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 19 April 2026
MP-Elect Fungaroo Urges Opposition Unity Ahead of 12th Parliament
Kampala April 6, 2026 - Obongi County Member of Parliament-elect Hassan Kaps Fungaroo has called for greater unity among opposition parties and urged Ugandans to remain optimistic about the incoming 12th Parliament, set…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Hosts 11th Donso N’Goni Festival Highlighting Peace and Traditional Heritage
Bamako, April 9, 2026 - Mali has inaugurated the 11th edition of the Donso N’Goni Festival, a major cultural gathering celebrating traditional hunters and West African heritage, with a strong message centered on peace…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Fuel Shortages Persist in Mali Despite Recent Supply Arrivals
Bamako, April 2026 - Fuel supply disruptions continue to affect several parts of Mali, with petrol and diesel shortages reported at multiple service stations operated under the Shell network.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 12 April 2026
Mali Prepares Pilgrims for 2026 Hajj with Nationwide Fitness Initiative
Bamako, April 10, 2026 - Future pilgrims from Mali have begun structured physical preparation sessions ahead of the 2026 Hajj, as part of a joint initiative by government ministries aimed at improving pilgrims’ fitness…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read