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Culture - 15 February 2026
Mali Celebrates 47th Anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution with Diplomatic Engagement
Bamako, February 13, 2026 - Abdoulaye Diop, Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, participated in celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of the Islamic Republic…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 15 February 2026
Algeria Responds to Allegations of Interference in Mali
Algeria, February 7, 2026 - President Abdelmadjid Tebboune addressed the press regarding Algeria’s regional relations, stating that the country maintains good relations with Niger-having invited President Abdourahamane…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 15 February 2026
Upper Niger Valley Office Opens 34th Session, Highlights Agricultural Gains
Ségou, February 12, 2026 - Daniel Siméon Kelema, Minister of Agriculture, presided over the opening of the 34th ordinary session of the Upper Niger Valley Office (OHVN) for the 2025 agricultural campaign on Thursday…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 15 February 2026
Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop Bids Farewell to UNAIDS Country Director
Bamako Mali, February 5, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, received Dr.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 8 February 2026
U.S. Government Offices Close in Burundi Amid Federal Shutdown
Bujumbura - February 2, 2026 - The United States Embassy in Burundi announced that several U.S. government offices in the country will be closed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown in Washington.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 8 February 2026
NAEB Pushes to Reach $1.5 Billion in Exports by 2029
Kigali, January 27, 2026 - The National Agricultural Export Promotion Board (NAEB) continues its efforts to expand Rwanda’s agricultural exports, aiming to achieve $1.5 billion in export earnings by 2029, as part of the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 8 February 2026
AU Facilitators Meet Tshisekedi to Relaunch Regional Mediation Ahead of Visits to Kigali
Kinshasa - January 29, 2026 - President Félix Tshisekedi on Thursday received a delegation from the African Union (AU) Panel of Facilitators at the African Union City complex, as part of renewed diplomatic efforts to…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 8 February 2026
UK and DRC Reach Agreement on Repatriation of Illegal Migrants
London / Kinshasa - 06/02/2026 - The United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reached an agreement to repatriate Congolese nationals who entered the UK illegally or have criminal convictions.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 8 February 2026
DRC Humanitarian Response Refocused on 7.3 Million People Amid $1.4 Billion Funding
Kinshasa, January 28, 2026 - Facing a severe funding shortfall, the humanitarian community in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a major reprioritization of its 2026 response, targeting 7.3 million…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Culture - 8 February 2026
AI to Diagnose Patients and Prescribe Medication - Pilot Program Underway
Kigali 3 February 2026 - Rwanda is testing an AI-powered healthcare application designed to assist doctors in diagnosing patients and making quick decisions about medication prescriptions.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Culture - 8 February 2026
TI-Rwanda Report Flags Persistent Gender-Based Corruption in Education and Health
Kigali, January 29, 2026 - A new report by Transparency International Rwanda (TI-Rwanda) has revealed that despite Rwanda’s progress in improving service delivery, corruption, particularly gender-based corruption…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Culture - 8 February 2026
Faure Gnassingbé Travels to Kigali to Meet with Paul Kagame
Kigali Rwanda, January 30, 2026 - Rwandan President Paul Kagame received Togolese Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbé, the African Union (AU) chief mediator for the peace process in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read