Hope for Rwanda-Burundi Diplomatic Reconciliation Fades After Controversial Appointment

Hopes of reviving good relations between Rwanda and Burundi have once again dwindled after Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye appointed a new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Edouard Bizimana, a man many describe as deeply divisive and ethnically biased—traits increasingly seen among some leaders in the Great Lakes region. On August 5, 2025, President Ndayishimiye reshuffled […]

Le Rêve de Réconciliation Rwanda-Burundi Ébranlé par une Nomination Contestée

L’espoir de raviver les relations diplomatiques entre le Rwanda et le Burundi s’amenuise après la nomination par le président Evariste Ndayishimiye d’un nouveau ministre des Affaires étrangères, le Dr Edouard Bizimana, que beaucoup décrivent comme un homme clivant et imprégné d’idéologies ethniques, un profil de plus en plus visible chez certains dirigeants de la région […]

Kitona Operation: Rwanda’s Daring Strike That Shook Central Africa

The Kitona Operation, also known as Opération Kitona, was one of the boldest military operations conducted by the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF), alongside Uganda, at the beginning of the Second Congo War in 1998. This operation marked a turning point in Central Africa’s geopolitics and demonstrated Rwanda’s growing military prowess. Background Following the end of […]

Opération Kitona : Le Coup Audacieux du Rwanda qui a Ébranlé l’Afrique Centrale

Dans l’histoire tumultueuse de l’Afrique centrale, rares sont les événements qui ont autant captivé l’attention que l’opération Kitona. En août 1998, au début de la Deuxième Guerre du Congo, le Rwanda a exécuté une manœuvre militaire audacieuse qui a défié les probabilités et redéfini la guerre moderne sur le continent africain. 🔵 Le Contexte : […]

Operesheni Kitona: Shambulio la Kushtukiza la Rwanda Lililotikisa Afrika ya Kati

Rwanda yateketeza kambi ya kijeshi ya Kitona kwa dakika 20 tu, huku wanajeshi wake wakiwasili kwa ndege kutoka Kigali hadi kaskazini-magharibi mwa DRC Operesheni Kitona ni moja ya mashambulizi ya kijeshi ya kushangaza na ya kijasiri zaidi kuwahi kufanywa barani Afrika. Ilifanyika mnamo Agosti 1998, wakati Rwanda, ikishirikiana na Uganda, ilianzisha mashambulio ya haraka dhidi […]

M23 Leader Denounces UN Allegations of Massacres in Rutshuru as Propaganda

Bertrand Bisimwa, President of the M23 rebel movement, has strongly rejected accusations by the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO), which recently alleged that the group killed 169 civilians in Rutshuru, DRC. Speaking to Reuters, Bisimwa said these allegations are based on unverified claims from a known FDLR member named Mulumba. He criticized the […]

Le Chef du M23 Dément les Accusations de Massacre à Rutshuru: “Une Propagande Pure”

Bertrand Bisimwa, Président du mouvement rebelle M23, a rejeté catégoriquement les accusations du Bureau Conjoint des Nations Unies aux Droits de l’Homme (BCNUDH) concernant le meurtre de 169 civils à Rutshuru. S’adressant à Reuters, Bisimwa a affirmé que ces allégations reposaient sur les déclarations d’un certain Mulumba, connu pour être membre du FDLR. Il a […]

Kiongozi wa M23 Akanusha Tuhuma za Mauaji Rutshuru: “Ni Propaganda Tu”

Bertrand Bisimwa, Rais wa kundi la waasi la M23, amekanusha vikali tuhuma za Ofisi ya Pamoja ya Haki za Binadamu ya Umoja wa Mataifa (UNJHRO), zilizodai kuwa M23 waliua raia 169 huko Rutshuru, mashariki mwa DRC. Akizungumza na Reuters, Bisimwa alisema tuhuma hizo zilitokana na taarifa za mtu anayejulikana kama Mulumba, msemaji wa FDLR, na […]

Botswana to Build $1 Billion “Kalahari Smart City” in the Desert

Botswana is planning to construct a $1 billion Dubai-style digital city called the Kalahari City, located in the desert. The Kalahari City is envisioned as a special economic zone, featuring a 300 MW solar energy plant, a sustainable water supply network, and eco-friendly infrastructure designs. Kalahari City will be a technology hub hosting fintech companies, […]

Botswana lancera une “Cité du Kalahari” numérique à un milliard de dollars dans le désert

Le Botswana prévoit de construire une cité numérique d’un milliard de dollars, inspirée de Dubaï, appelée Cité du Kalahari, située en plein désert. Cette ville servira de zone économique spéciale, comprenant une centrale solaire de 300 MW, un réseau d’approvisionnement en eau durable et des infrastructures respectueuses de l’environnement. La Cité du Kalahari deviendra un […]

Botswana Yajenga Mji wa Kidijitali wa Kalahari wa Dola Bilioni 1 Katika Jangwa

Botswana inapanga kujenga mji wa kidijitali wa dola bilioni 1 unaoitwa Kalahari City katika jangwa, ukiigwa mfano wa Dubai. Mji huo utakuwa eneo maalum la kiuchumi, ukijumuisha kiwanda cha nishati ya jua cha 300 MW, mtandao wa maji endelevu, na miundombinu rafiki kwa mazingira. Mji wa Kalahari utakuwa kitovu cha teknolojia, ukiwa na makampuni ya […]

Rwandan Military Honors Retired Veterans with 15-Year Strong Farewell Ceremony

On Monday, July 28, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officially bid farewell—for the 13th time—to soldiers entering retirement or completing their service contracts, in gratitude for their dedicated service to the nation. According to RDF, the ceremony honored officers of all ranks: Generals, Senior Officers (from Major to Colonel), Junior Officers, and other soldiers. The […]

Tragedy in Burundi: Mother Kills Her 3-Year-Old Son in a Mental Breakdown

A horrific act of violence shocked the village of Kirinzi, in Mugina Commune (Bujumbura Province), Burundi, during the night of July 20 to 21, when a 3-year-old boy was killed by his own mother with a machete. Reports say she suffered a mental breakdown after a recent separation from the child’s father. On Monday morning, […]

Drame au Burundi : Une mère tue son fils de 3 ans après une crise mentale

Un acte de violence sans précédent a secoué le village de Kirinzi, dans la commune de Mugina (province de Bujumbura), au Burundi, dans la nuit du 20 au 21 juillet, lorsqu’un enfant de trois ans a été tué à la machette par sa propre mère. Cette dernière aurait été victime d’un trouble mental après une […]

A$AP Rocky Spotted in Wheelchair After Exhausting Tour, Sparks Health Concerns

American rapper A$AP Rocky, known for his big impact in Hip Hop and as the husband of Rihanna, was publicly seen in a wheelchair covered with a blanket, escorted by his security team who helped him into his custom Hummer vehicle in West Hollywood. According to TMZ, this happened after Rocky returned to the United […]

A$AP Rocky Aonekana Akiwa Kwenye Kiti cha Magurudumu: Wasiwasi Wazuka Kuhusu Afya Yake

Msanii mashuhuri wa muziki wa Hip Hop kutoka Marekani, A$AP Rocky, ambaye pia ni mume wa Rihanna, ameonekana hadharani akiwa kwenye kiti cha magurudumu, amefunikwa kwa kitambaa na akisindikizwa na walinzi wake waliomsaidia kuingia kwenye gari lake la kifahari aina ya Hummer huko West Hollywood. Kwa mujibu wa TMZ, tukio hili limetokea baada ya Rocky […]

Mara ya Kwanza Ulaya: Wanajeshi wa Israel Wahojiwa Nchini Ubelgiji Kuhusu Uhalifu wa Vita Gaza

Kwa mara ya kwanza barani Ulaya, siku ya Jumapili, tarehe 20 Julai, wanajeshi wawili wa Israel walihojiwa na mahakama za Ubelgiji kuhusu uchunguzi unaoendelea wa madai ya uhalifu wa vita, mauaji ya halaiki, na vitendo vingine wanavyoshukiwa kutekeleza Gaza. Wanajeshi hao walikamatwa na polisi wa Ubelgiji walipokuwa wakihudhuria tamasha la muziki wa elektroniki karibu na […]

Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire in Gaza After Church Attack Kills Three

Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has called for an end to the war in Gaza, saying it continues to claim many lives, especially civilians. The Gaza conflict has for some time now pitted the Israeli Defense Forces against the Hamas group. In recent days, Israeli forces shelled a church located […]

Papa Léon XIV Ataka Vita Gaza Vikome Baada ya Kanisa Kushambuliwa

Kiongozi wa Kanisa Katoliki duniani, Papa Léon XIV, ametoa wito wa kusitishwa kwa vita vinavyoendelea huko Gaza, akisema vinaendelea kuua watu wengi, hasa raia wa kawaida. Vita vya Gaza vimekuwa kati ya Jeshi la Israel na kikundi cha Hamas. Hivi karibuni, jeshi la Israel lilishambulia kanisa lililoko katika eneo la Gaza, ambapo watu watatu waliuawa […]

Shocking Tragedy in Burundi: Waiter Dies After Beating by Judge and Police Officers

A young waiter died two days after being severely beaten by two police officers and a judge. The tragedy occurred on July 16 in Tangara Commune, Butanyerera Province, northern Burundi. The three government employees were arrested and detained in Ngozi. Multiple eyewitnesses say the incident happened in a local restaurant where Donatien Nduwimana worked as […]

Mshtuko Burundi: Kijana Mseremala Afariki Baada ya Kupigwa na Hakimu na Polisi Wawili

Kijana mmoja mseremala alifariki dunia siku mbili baada ya kupigwa vibaya na polisi wawili pamoja na hakimu. Tukio hilo la kusikitisha lilitokea tarehe 16 Julai katika komini ya Tangara, mkoa wa Butanyerera, kaskazini mwa Burundi. Watumishi hao watatu wa serikali walikamatwa na kuwekwa kizuizini Ngozi. Mashahidi kadhaa wamesema tukio hilo lilitokea katika mgahawa mmoja ambapo […]

Like Father, Like Son: Muhoozi’s Firstborn Joins the Ugandan Army

The Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that his firstborn son, Ruhamya Kainerugaba, has followed in his footsteps by joining the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Through his X (formerly Twitter) account, Muhoozi revealed that after enlisting in the UPDF, Ruhamya was given the rank of Private, the lowest in […]

Telle père, tel fils : L’aîné de Muhoozi rejoint l’armée ougandaise

Le chef des forces de défense de l’Ouganda, le général Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a annoncé que son fils aîné, Ruhamya Kainerugaba, a suivi ses traces en rejoignant l’armée ougandaise (UPDF). Dans un message publié sur son compte X (anciennement Twitter), Muhoozi a indiqué que Ruhamya, après avoir intégré l’UPDF, a reçu le grade de « Private […]

Kama Baba Ndivyo Mwana: Mwana wa Kwanza wa Muhoozi Ajiunga na Jeshi la Uganda

Kamanda Mkuu wa Jeshi la Uganda, Jenerali Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ametangaza kuwa mtoto wake wa kwanza, Ruhamya Kainerugaba, amejiunga na Jeshi la Ulinzi la Wananchi wa Uganda (UPDF), kufuata nyayo za baba yake. Kupitia ukurasa wake wa X (zamani Twitter), Muhoozi alieleza kuwa baada ya kujiunga na UPDF, Ruhamya alipokea cheo cha Private, ambacho ni cheo […]

Influencer Burikantu Arrested for Illegally Detaining Women in His House

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Mwitende Abdoulkarim, widely known on social media as Burikantu, on suspicion of unlawful detention. According to RIB, on July 20, 2025, Burikantu locked in young women who had visited his home in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, refusing to let them leave unless they first paid him back for […]

L’influenceur Burikantu arrêté pour séquestration illégale de jeunes femmes

L’Office Rwandais d’Investigation (RIB) a arrêté Mwitende Abdoulkarim, célèbre sur les réseaux sociaux sous le nom de Burikantu, soupçonné de séquestration illégale. Selon la RIB, le 20 juillet 2025, Burikantu aurait enfermé chez lui à Kinyinya, dans le district de Gasabo, des jeunes femmes venues lui rendre visite, leur interdisant de sortir tant qu’elles ne […]

Mshawishi Burikantu Akamatwa kwa Kuwafungia Wanawake Kinyume cha Sheria

Idara ya Upelelezi ya Rwanda (RIB) imemkamata Mwitende Abdoulkarim, anayejulikana sana kwenye mitandao ya kijamii kama Burikantu, kwa tuhuma za kuwafungia wanawake kinyume cha sheria. Kwa mujibu wa RIB, mnamo tarehe 20 Julai 2025, Burikantu aliwafungia wanawake waliomtembelea nyumbani kwake katika eneo la Kinyinya, Wilaya ya Gasabo, na kuwazuia wasiondoke hadi walipomlipa pesa alizodai alitumia […]

Young Gabonese Talent Ndong Mengue Arrives in Kigali for Trial at Rayon Sports

Ndong Mengue Chancelor, an 18-year-old player from Gabon, arrived in Kigali this Monday for a trial with Rayon Sports. The young forward, who plays as a winger, was previously with Union Sportive d’Oyem in Gabon. In the last football season, he played 18 matches, scored 5 goals, and provided 8 assists. Although he shows great […]

Le Jeune Gabonais Ndong Mengue à Kigali pour un Essai chez Rayon Sports

Ndong Mengue Chancelor, un joueur gabonais de 18 ans, est arrivé à Kigali ce lundi pour effectuer un essai au sein de l’équipe de Rayon Sports. Ce jeune attaquant, évoluant sur les ailes, jouait auparavant pour l’Union Sportive d’Oyem au Gabon. Lors de la saison dernière, il a disputé 18 matchs, marqué 5 buts et […]

Kinda wa Gabon Ndong Mengue Awasili Kigali kwa Majaribio Rayon Sports

Ndong Mengue Chancelor, mchezaji mwenye umri wa miaka 18 kutoka Gabon, aliwasili Kigali Jumatatu hii kwa ajili ya majaribio na klabu ya Rayon Sports. Kijana huyu anayeshambulia kupitia pembeni, alikuwa anachezea timu ya Union Sportive d’Oyem ya Gabon. Katika msimu uliopita wa ligi, alicheza mechi 18, akafunga magoli 5 na kutoa pasi 8 zilizozalisha mabao. […]

Viral Video Scandal? Burikantu Speaks Out: “That’s Not Me in the Footage”

Comedian Aboudurkalim Mwitende, popularly known as Burikantu, who works with his colleague Buringuni, has addressed the allegations surrounding an explicit video circulating on social media said to involve him. Last week, various social media platforms began circulating claims that there is a video showing comedian Burikantu performing oral sex on a woman. Upon checking the […]

Scandale vidéo X ? Burikantu dément : “Ce n’est pas moi dans ces images”

Le comédien Aboudurkalim Mwitende, connu sous le nom de Burikantu, qui travaille avec son collègue Buringuni, a brisé le silence concernant une vidéo à caractère sexuel qui circule sur les réseaux sociaux et qui serait attribuée à lui. La semaine dernière, des informations ont commencé à circuler sur plusieurs plateformes affirmant qu’il existerait une vidéo […]

Kanda ya Fedheha Yazua Gumzo! Burikantu Asema: “Si Mimi Niliye Kwenye Video Hiyo”

Mchekeshaji Aboudurkalim Mwitende, maarufu kwa jina la Burikantu, ambaye hufanya kazi pamoja na Buringuni, amezungumzia uvumi kuhusu video ya ngono inayosambaa mitandaoni ikidaiwa kuwa ni yake. Wiki iliyopita, mitandao mbalimbali ya kijamii ilianza kusambaza madai kwamba kuna video inayoonyesha mchekeshaji Burikantu akifanya tendo la ngono ya mdomo na msichana. Akaunti zilizokuwa zikisambaza video hiyo zote […]

One Bride, Two Brothers: Rare Jodidara Wedding Revives Ancient Tradition in India

In the Shillai region of Himachal Pradesh, India, a woman named Sunita Chauhan married two brothers, Pradeep and Kapil Negi, in a rare traditional wedding ceremony known as Jodidara. The celebration began on July 12, 2025, in Trans-Giri, Sirmaur district, and was attended by hundreds of people from various places. It featured traditional songs, dances, […]

Une femme, deux frères : un mariage ancestral Jodidara refait surface en Inde

Dans la région de Shillai, dans l’État de l’Himachal Pradesh en Inde, une femme nommée Sunita Chauhan a épousé deux frères, Pradeep et Kapil Negi, lors d’une cérémonie de mariage traditionnelle et inhabituelle appelée Jodidara. Les festivités ont débuté le 12 juillet 2025 dans la région de Trans-Giri, district de Sirmaur, en présence de centaines […]

Mwanamke mmoja, ndugu wawili: Harusi ya jadi ya Jodidara yafufuliwa India

Katika eneo la Shillai, katika jimbo la Himachal Pradesh nchini India, mwanamke aitwaye Sunita Chauhan alifunga ndoa na kaka wawili, Pradeep na Kapil Negi, katika sherehe ya jadi isiyo ya kawaida inayoitwa Jodidara. Sherehe hiyo ilianza tarehe 12 Julai 2025 katika eneo la Trans-Giri, wilaya ya Sirmaur, na kuhudhuriwa na mamia ya watu kutoka maeneo […]

M23 Denies Peace Deal Requires Troop Withdrawal

The M23 rebel group has dismissed claims by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that it must withdraw its troops from eastern regions it currently controls. On Saturday, M23 and the DRC signed a document laying out “fundamental principles” as a step toward a future peace agreement between the two sides. Following […]

M23 dément tout retrait militaire prévu dans l’accord signé

Le mouvement rebelle M23 a réfuté les déclarations du gouvernement de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) selon lesquelles il devrait retirer ses troupes des zones qu’il contrôle à l’Est du pays. Ce samedi, le M23 et le gouvernement congolais ont signé un document établissant des « principes fondamentaux », étape préalable à un futur […]

M23 Yapinga Vikali Kuondoa Jeshi Baada ya Makubaliano

Kikundi cha waasi cha M23 kimepinga vikali taarifa za Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo (DRC) kuwa kinatakiwa kuondoa majeshi yake kutoka maeneo ya mashariki mwa nchi inayoyashikilia kwa sasa. Jumamosi hii, M23 na serikali ya DRC walitia saini waraka unaoweka misingi ya msingi (“maadili ya msingi”), kabla ya kutiwa saini kwa makubaliano kamili […]

Makubaliano ya Kihistoria Yasainiwa Doha: Serikali ya DRC na M23 Waanza Njia ya Amani

Muungano wa AFC/M23 na Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo wamesaini makubaliano Jumamosi hii yanayoweka “kanuni za msingi” kwa ajili ya kumaliza vita vilivyodumu kwa zaidi ya miaka mitatu kati ya pande hizo mbili. Hafla ya utiaji saini iliongozwa na Waziri wa Nchi katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje ya Qatar, Dkt. Mohammed bin […]