Category: English News

Trump’s shadow over New York: The battle between Cuomo, Mamdani and federal threats

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As New York City gears up for one of its most contentious mayoral elections in decades, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again thrust himself into the heart of the city’s political storm. On Monday evening, Trump used his Truth Social account to make an unexpected endorsement backing former Democratic governor Andrew Cuomo, now an Independent candidate while threatening to cut federal funding if his left-wing rival, Zohran Mamdani wins. “Whether you like Cuomo or not, you have no choice. You must vote for him,” Trump declared. “He is capable…

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Ten people stand trial in Paris for online harassment of Brigitte Macron

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France’s first lady has long been the target of disinformation. Ten defendants will be tried in a Paris court on Monday over online harassment of Brigitte Macron. Ten people go on trial in Paris on Monday, October 27, for sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case sparked by unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady for years by some in France and beyond. The trial comes after she and President Emmanuel Macron filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States at the end of July, in…

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Gaza talks in Egypt: “Positive climate,” negotiators welcome

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The first round of negotiations on Gaza between Hamas and Israel concluded late Monday night. “The overall climate is positive,” sources close to the Egyptian and Hamas mediators said, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an end “now to hostilities in Gaza, Israel, and the region.” The ” climate is positive  ,” according to Egyptian mediators, as well as Hamas sources who spoke to the Qatari channel al-Jazeera, which is very close to the Palestinian Islamist movement, reports our correspondent in Cairo, Alexandre Buccianti . “The discussions were positive…

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EMPOWERING EVERY VOICE: THE JOURNEY OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN RWANDA

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 By Diane NKUSI NIKUZE In the heart of Rwanda’s social tapestry lies a community often overlooked, yet essential in the narrative of progress: children with disabilities. The findings from the 2022 Rwandan census provide a revealing insight into their journey, illuminating both the challenges they face and the strides made towards inclusive empowerment. Prevalence of Disabilities The 2022 census paints a picture of resilience within Rwanda’s diverse landscape, identifying 391,775 individuals aged 5 years and above living with disabilities. These figures, accounting for 3.4% of the population, showcase the varied…

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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Ukrainian politician, Zelensky says

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Ukrainian officials have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of former parliamentary speaker and prominent Maidan protest leader Andriy Parubiy, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced early Monday. While details of the suspect’s identity were not revealed, the head of the Ukrainian police said Kyiv suspects Russian involvement. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said early Monday that a suspect had been arrested in the shooting of former speaker of parliament Andriy Parubiy, and had given an initial statement to investigators. A statement from the country’s interior minister suggested that Saturday’s killing had…

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Rwanda’s Illicit Drug Market: A Growing Threat to Public Health

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In June this year, Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) announced a ban on the importation, distribution, and use of all tablets marketed under the brand name RELIEF, declaring them unregistered and unauthorized for use in the country. From 2019 to 2023, Rwanda FDA removed numerous substandard or illegally imported drugs from the market. According to its 2023–2024 reports, the agency withdrew 14 drugs and two specific drug categories, including tetracycline eye medications, due to safety and quality concerns. Between 2019 and 2023, a total of 106 drugs were…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns diplomacy in crisis after Trump’s early G7 exit

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Ukraine’s leader was denied a meeting with his most powerful ally, after Donald Trump left the summit a day early. The Group of Seven summit in Canada has ended without leaders issuing a joint statement in support of Ukraine, as Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that “diplomacy is now in a state of crisis”. The summit of major industrial democracies, which wrapped up in the Canadian Rocky Mountain resort of Kananaskis late on Tuesday, had been intended to showcase unity on major global issues. But unlike in previous years, when…

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Trump’s new travel ban comes into effect, citizens of 12 countries barred from US

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US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new travel ban barring nationals from 12 countries came into effect Monday after midnight amid mounting public anger over the administration’s crackdown on immigrants. Citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen are now barred from the US. President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the US by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the president’s escalating campaign of immigration enforcement. The new…

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Building Rwanda’s future: Strengthening early childhood development services for every child

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In Rwanda, the foundations of a prosperous and inclusive society are being laid in the first years of a child’s life. As the country accelerates toward Vision 2050, early childhood development (ECD) has emerged as a national priority  not just for child welfare, but for long-term human capital development. Thanks to a growing commitment from government, civil society, and international partners, Rwanda is making strides in ensuring that every child regardless of where they are born receives the care, nutrition, protection, and stimulation they need to thrive. A holistic approach…

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Conclave: Is the papal election impervious to influence?

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While direct state interference is now banned, influence strategies surrounding the conclave, which opens Wednesday, have taken other forms: discreet networks, diplomatic games, media pressure… A hushed ballet on the borders of the spiritual and the political. The hands of cardinals during the Mass of the Sixth of November a nine day period of mourning following the death of the Pope at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican, May 1, 2025. Two meals and a controversy. Conservative Italian media recently accused Emmanuel Macron of maneuvering to try to influence the choice of…

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