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At least 20 people are believed to have died after a tragic boat accident on the Nguse River in western Uganda, in yet another reminder of the persistent safety challenges facing water transport across East Africa.

The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when a locally made wooden canoe, reportedly carrying more than 30 passengers, capsized while crossing the river. According to early reports from local authorities, the vessel was heavily loaded with sacks of charcoal in addition to passengers raising concerns about overloading, one of the most common causes of fatal boat accidents in the region.

As Sudan’s civil war enters its fourth year, the capital, Khartoum, is beginning to show tentative signs of recovery. Yet despite limited progress, the scale of destruction and humanitarian need remains severe.

Three years into the conflict and one year after the city was retaken by the Sudanese army much of Khartoum remains subdued. Large sections of the capital still bear the scars of intense fighting, with major buildings heavily damaged or destroyed. Among them is the Corinthia Hotel Khartoum, one of the city’s most prominent landmarks, which stands gutted after sustaining significant damage during the الحرب.

A newly released song by one of Ethiopia’s most prominent artists is generating widespread discussion, as its message appears to question the country’s current direction and leadership.

Teddy Afro, whose birth name is Tewodros Kassahun, has unveiled a track titled “Das Tal,” meaning “pitch the tent.” Within days of its release, the song attracted millions of views online, reflecting both his enduring popularity and the public’s curiosity about its themes.

In a quiet but far reaching move, one of Rwanda’s long standing financial institutions is taking steps to resolve a challenge that has lingered for years ensuring that every shareholder is fully recognized and able to claim what is rightfully theirs.

Umutanguha Finance Company Plc (UFC Plc) has announced a nationwide shareholder verification exercise, a process designed to update records and restore full ownership rights to thousands of investors whose details are incomplete or outdated.

The Eglise Evangélique des Amis au Rwanda (EEAR) has officially inaugurated a new commercial building in Kagarama, Kicukiro District, in Kigali on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The infrastructure, valued at approximately 2.5 billion Rwandan francs, marks a significant step in the church’s strategy to promote financial sustainability and support its mission across the country.

The inauguration ceremony gathered church leaders, believers, and government officials, including Kicukiro District Executive Administrator Monique Huss, alongside bishops from different EEAR regions.

Delegates from across Africa wrapped up a major global conference here this week with fresh calls for governments to recognise sign languages and pour money into deaf communities.

Dr Christopher Stone, president of the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters, singled out Rwanda’s progress. He pointed to new university plans that could train more teachers and bring sign language onto TV news and into classrooms. “It’s about building capacity, More awareness will spark interest, and more teachers will deliver the service.” Stone said.

More than 300 young people gathered at BK Arena on Saturday for a youth forum focused on health awareness and informed decision-making, as Rwanda positions young people at the center of the continent’s development agenda.

The event, titled **“**Your Health. Your Choice. Your Future,” was organized by Global Citizen in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, the Ministry of Health Rwanda, the Ministry of Youth and Arts Rwanda, the Imbuto Foundation and HDI Rwanda.

In a powerful display of Pan-African cooperation, a high-level delegation from the National Assembly of the Republic of Namibia convened at the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) Headquarters in Kigali yesterday, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

The visit, part of a week-long oversight exchange program, highlights a growing trend across the continent: moving away from traditional “prison” mentalities toward holistic rehabilitation and reintegration.

The delegation, led by Hon. James Uerikua, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on International Relations, Defense, and Security, was received by CG Evariste Murenzi, Commissioner General of RCS. The meeting served as a platform to discuss how Rwanda has transformed its justice system in the three decades following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

On Monday 12th January 2026, the Uganda Electoral Commission held a briefing with international and local election observers ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026.

The meeting brought together observers from various organizations, including local observer group GEOM (Global Election Observation Mission), the observers from East African Community (EAC) delegation led by its Secretary General Ms. Veronica M. Nduva, Observers from COMESA, the African Union (AU), diplomats representing their countries in Uganda, and officials from other international organizations.

Israeli veterans and Rwanda’s ‘Sport on Wheel’ national team played a friendly game on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. This was more than a game between two countries (Israel and Rwanda) who are using adaptive sports to help people recover from trauma and rebuild their lives.

Nov Kuperstein, a 31 years old Israeli veteran, spoke plainly about the sport’s life-saving impact. “Basketball saved my life, Without the basketball, I wouldn’t come out of the house, I’d stay home… I have amazing friends, I’m healthy, and I have reasons to stay out of the house.” she said.