South Africa eyes historic Olympic Games as Durban emerges as preferred host city
South Africa is hoping to make history by bringing the Olympic Games to Africa for the first time, with the coastal city of Durban emerging as its preferred choice to host the 2036 or 2040 edition.
251 Rwandans Return Home After Fleeing Conflict in DR Congo
A total of 251 Rwandans returned home on October 29, 2026, after fleeing insecurity and difficult living conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where fighting and activities by armed groups have disrupted their lives.
Rwanda Dismisses 123 Public Servants as Employment Disputes Cost Government Rwf 83 million
Rwanda dismissed 123 public servants for misconduct during the 2025/2026 financial year, while government institutions were ordered to pay more than Rwf83 million after losing employment-related court cases.
Kagame Calls for AI Benefits to Reach Everyone
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called for a more inclusive approach to artificial intelligence (AI), saying people from all backgrounds should have a say in how the technology is developed and used.
Netanyahu Leads Israel Election but Faces Challenge in Forming Government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ahead of former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in preliminary election results, but his political alliance may struggle to secure enough seats to form a government without support from other parties.
Rwandans Take Bigger Share of Rwanda’s Capital Market
Rwandans are taking a growing role in the country’s capital market, now accounting for 77% of participation in the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), as the number of people opening investment accounts reaches 300,000.