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Efforts to bring peace to the troubled eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have gained international attention this month, with two separate diplomatic agreements signed within weeks, one in Washington under U.S. mediation, the other in Doha…
A Tanzanian social media personality and self-proclaimed spiritual guru, Chief Godlove, has stirred controversy across East Africa after making derogatory remarks about Kenyan youth, branding them “lazy” and claiming he could “buy them like pets.” The comments, widely viewed as…
For decades, the idea of swimming in the Seine was met with mockery, disbelief, or outright concern. Once a symbol of France's industrial boom and its pollution, the river was long deemed unfit for human immersion. Yet, in a remarkable…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to overhaul Kenya’s diplomatic representation abroad if his camp wins the 2027 General Election, starting with the dismissal of all ambassadors appointed by President William Ruto. Speaking during a town hall meeting with…
A 61-year-old man has died following a tragic accident at a New York imaging clinic after his metal necklace was pulled into an active MRI machine. According to the Nassau County Police, the incident occurred at Nassau Open MRI in…
As climate change continues to batter Africa with floods, droughts, and deadly heatwaves, a beacon of hope is rising, not from carbon markets or pledges at climate summits, but from the world’s highest courts. This week, all eyes are on…
At the heart of Ghana’s Upper East Region, where the cracked earth remembers the footsteps of chained ancestors, the haunting echoes of the transatlantic slave trade were revived, not by scholars or elders, but by schoolchildren. In a powerful act…
The military-led government in Burkina Faso has officially dissolved the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), citing high operational costs and concerns over foreign influence. The announcement was made by the Minister of Territorial Administration, Emile Zerbo, during a press briefing…
The Kingdom of Eswatini has firmly rejected any attempt to position the small southern African nation as a dumping ground for unwanted migrants, following a controversial deportation of five non-African nationals by the United States. The migrants from Vietnam, Jamaica,…
Despite being 85 years old and having served in nearly every era of Uganda’s post-independence politics, General Moses Ali wants back in Parliament. But what many see as a comeback, others are calling a power-hungry move and a glaring symbol…
France has officially completed the withdrawal of its troops from Senegal, ending more than six decades of continuous military presence in the West African country. The departure marks the final chapter in France’s military footprint in West Africa, underscoring a…
According to Standard Bank, Africa holds 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, yet not a single African country ranks among the world’s top food producers. While agriculture employs over 50% of the continent’s population, its contribution to global food…
The world is producing more clean energy than ever before, but not everyone is benefitting equally. According to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), while global renewable energy capacity grew by 15 percent in 2024, most…
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, a man who once ruled Africa’s most populous country with a military grip and later returned as a democratically elected leader, died in London on Sunday at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness.…
As climate disasters intensify across the African continent, Ghana’s Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Mr. Seidu Issifu, is calling on the international community to establish a climate debt forgiveness mechanism, arguing that the very survival of vulnerable…
As Japan intensifies immigration enforcement ahead of the Upper House elections, African migrants living without legal status are sounding the alarm over a system that, they say, strips them of their dignity, denies them medical care, and reduces them to…
Ghana’s Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, presented his country’s ongoing reforms in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) during the 2025 TVET Pitso Forum held this week in Gaborone, Botswana. The forum, hosted by Botswana’s Human Resource Development Council…
The United Kingdom and France have signed a new bilateral migration agreement that could reshape how Europe responds to irregular migration across the English Channel, while quietly replacing the UK's controversial Rwanda deportation plan. The new “one-in, one-out” scheme, unveiled…
In a haunting reminder of the human cost of migration, the Senegalese navy intercepted 201 migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean toward Europe, highlighting the growing desperation of West Africans risking their lives for a better future. The operation,…
A North Korean defector is set to file both civil and criminal charges against North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un and four senior officials over alleged abuse during her detention in the country. The case, supported by a South Korea-based human…
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, made headlines recently with a bold and optimistic statement: “We, Africans, have the power to make this continent a paradise on Earth.” His words come amid growing scrutiny of wealth inequality, as a new Oxfam…
Africa needs an estimated 1.3 trillion USD each year to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but current global financing systems are failing the continent, African leaders declared at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) held in…
The rising tide of Gen Z-led protests across Kenya has not only shaken the political establishment but also reopened Africa’s long-standing debate: how do modern African states balance authority with democracy? In the eye of this storm stands political analyst…
China, the world’s second-largest economy, has taken a major step to boost tourism and its global appeal by extending visa-free entry to citizens from 74 countries. The move, part of an ongoing effort to revive inbound travel and enhance soft…
It began on what locals call Entrepreneurship Street, a modest stretch of shops and homestays entirely run by women. These weren’t symbolic storefronts for tourists; they were real enterprises managed with pride and precision. Handmade crafts, preserved foods, e-commerce shops,…
In many parts of the world, food is simply survival, a routine, a necessity, maybe an indulgence. But in China, I saw something far deeper. In Beijing’s alleyways, in Hangzhou’s old neighborhoods, and in the hills of Jiande, I came…
In many places around the world, history is something you visit. You step into a museum, read the plaque, admire the artifact, and then walk out into a present untouched by the past. But in China, history doesn’t wait behind…
Technology is seen as a tool for profit and expansion, while social responsibility is often tacked on like a glossy afterthought. I assumed I’d find more of the same in China, maybe even worse. Before visiting China, I didn’t expect much…
A firsthand perspective on China’s human infrastructure, and why Africa must invest in its people to build its future. China’s skyline may be dominated by glass towers and bullet trains, but its real foundation wasn’t forged in steel or concrete.…
Before I set foot in China, I carried a tightly stitched tapestry of assumptions, some drawn from distant headlines, others whispered in everyday conversations. I imagined a country defined by control, opportunism, and cold ambition. I expected impersonality. What I…
Author: Jean Marie Rugambwa As someone who works at the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) and engaged in finance and economics, I often find myself surrounded by big terms, interest rates, reserve requirements, liquidity, monetary policy and more. But beyond…
A viral video that shows three different chatbots speaking in their own "secret language" has amassed hundreds of thousands of views across various social media platforms. The clip shows three chatbots engaging in a phone call in English, in which…
Ambassador Naeem Khan, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Rwanda and Ambassador to Angola and Burundi, has called upon the international community to facilitate peace talks between Pakistan and India. In an exclusive interview with PAX PRESS, Ambassador Khan condemned recent attacks…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has inaugurated a Sanitation Environment Improvement Project at G.S. MUKO in Musanze District, Northern Rwanda, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote public health and enhance educational environments in Rwanda. The initiative was…
Saint Mary’s High School in Kiruhura, Huye District, celebrated the inauguration of its newly improved environmental laboratory, a project spearheaded by KOICA Volunteer Mr. Jin Kwang-woo. Since joining the school in August 2024, Mr. Jin has worked diligently to enhance…
In honor of Kwibuka 31, members of the KOICA Rwanda Alumni Association (KORAA), alongside leaders and staff from KOICA Rwanda, visited the Kiziguro Genocide Memorial on April 26th, 2025, to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide Against the…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently inaugurated a new set of apartment blocks in Pyongyang, marking a significant milestone in the city's ongoing expansion under a five-year construction plan initiated in 2021. Officials have described this as the largest building…
Abitabiriye amarushanwa ategurwa na Banki Nkuru y’u Rwanda (BNR) ahuriza hamwe ibigo by’amashuri yisumbuye bitandukanye bavuga ko bishimira umusaruro bakuramo. Aya marushanwa aba buri mwaka azwi nka NBR Schools Quiz Challenge ahuriza hamwe ibigo by’amashuri bifite amatsinda y’ubukungu yashinzwe ku…
The KOICA Rwanda Alumni Association (KORAA) collaborated with Kamonyi District for a community work (Umuganda) at the Kamonyi Genocide Memorial. The event was part of preparations for the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with participants cleaning…
For years, the shadowy underworld of illegal mining has silently thrived in Rwanda’s Southern Province, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Entire families have been torn apart, widows left clutching fading memories, children forced into adulthood earlier, and…
For as long as Jacqueline Murekatete could remember, the mountains of Kayonza had never been completely bare of vegetation and the region had never experienced the severity of drought and famine that has plagued the area in recent years. t…
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that a DNA test had unveiled Vinicius Jr.'s ancestral roots, linking him to the Tikar tribe of Cameroon. The revelation came ahead of Brazil's 1-1 draw with Uruguay in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. As part of…
Barbie's influence on modern culture reached new heights in 2023 when the box-office smash film captivated audiences worldwide. But now the much-loved doll is being used to try and break Generation Z's addiction to their smartphones through the re-introduction of…
These days, Rwandans are preparing for the elections of the head of state and the members of the parliament, and the campaigning activities of candidates from different parties are ongoing. yet some people may be listening to the election without…
Publishers have plenty of challenges, but attracting amazing people is not one of them. Media houses are often magnets for the talented, the creative, the intellectual, the inspired and the inspiring, pointed by Dietmar Schantin, a digital media strategist, co-founder…
Good communication skills are the bridge between confusion and clarity, they are the road to personal and career success. The late American radio speaker and author Earl Nightingale once said that successful people are not people without problems; they are…
Whether we knew it at the time or not, we’ve all witnessed a lack of trust. In the workplace it can look like lack of participation in meetings, within families it can look like negativity and even distance, and in…
As a parent, you strive to be the best one you can be for your kids. However, some actions may be doing more harm than good, and you might not even be aware of it. From spoiling your kids, to…
Germany might be the next country to legalize cannabis, but the drug is still shrouded in misinformation. DW's fact checking team examines four myths surrounding cannabis and whether or not it should be legal. Should cannabis be legal? Several governments,…
Parenting involves supporting children to become what they want to be, regardless of what the parents want them to pursue. Jonathan Kasule, 34, wanted to be a mechanic and his mother guided him all the way. He is also mentoring…