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🛑UPDATE: Rwanda participated in the High-level event marking the 5th International Day for Countering Hate Speech, organized by the Kingdom of Morocco and the UN Office on Genocide Prevention & the Responsibility to Protect. Speaking under the theme “The Power of Partnerships,” Rwanda’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Robert Kayinamura reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to working with all partners in ensuring early warning leads to early action. @RwandaMFA @RwandaUN @RwandaGov #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

U.S vice President, JD Vance slams some of Netanyahu's cabinet members for criticizing President Trump and the Iran deal "Over the last three months, two-thirds of the defensive weapons that have protected Israel have been built by American hands and paid for by American tax dollars The problem for Israel is not Donald J. Trump, and anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the President of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation that country is in" @UKWELINEWSWORLD

🛑AFRICA TODAY President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Milestones of Freedom campaign, commemorating major milestones in the country's democratic journey. The campaign includes the 70th anniversary of the Women’s March, the 60th anniversary of District Six, the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprisings, and the 30th anniversary of the Constitution. @GovernmentZA @PresidencyZA #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🎥WATCH: South Africa National Football Team (Bafana Bafana) completed preparations and took to the pitch at Atlanta Stadium ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup clash against Czechia this evening. @BafanaBafana @FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🛑UPDATE: Rwanda’s Government Spokesperson, @YolandeMakolo , said the Leopards gave Africa a moment of great joy during their World Cup opener, but accused President Félix Tshisekedi of overshadowing that achievement by using the occasion for political attacks against Rwandans and Congolese. She added that Tshisekedi’s remarks, including statements about continuing military offensives in eastern DRC, not only politicized a celebrated sporting achievement but also demonstrated disregard for the letter and spirit of the Washington agreements. @RwandaGov @RwandaMFA #RDC #Rwanda #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held their first phone conversation since the signing of the Islamabad Peace Deal, during which both leaders welcomed the agreement as a major step toward regional peace, Iran’s reconstruction, and stronger Pakistan-Iran relations. Sharif congratulated Iran on the historic deal, reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued support, and conveyed his regards to Iran’s Supreme Leader. President Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan, particularly Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for their key role in the mediation process, praising their efforts in helping secure the agreement. Both leaders also expressed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, agreed to exchange visits at the earliest opportunity, and pledged to remain in close contact in the coming days. @UKWELINEWSWORLD

🛑ETHIOPIA TODAY Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched this year’s rainy season volunteer campaign in Gurura Village, Goro District, South West Shewa Zone, highlighting community solidarity and support for vulnerable families. The initiative includes the construction of 20 homes under Ethiopia’s rural corridor development program, aimed at improving living conditions and strengthening local communities during the rainy season. @AbiyAhmedAli @PMEthiopia #Ethiopia #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🛑UPDATE: Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that the dispute between Ugandan musician Bebe Cool and Miss Mutesi Jolly has been resolved after he intervened and advised both sides to pursue reconciliation. Bebe Cool reportedly deleted his social media posts accusing Miss Jolly, while Miss Jolly, through her lawyers, confirmed that she had accepted his apology. Gen. Muhoozi later stated that Bebe Cool apologized and was forgiven, bringing the matter to a peaceful conclusion. @JollyMutesi @BebeCoolUG @mkainerugaba #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🛑AFRICA TODAY President of Botswana Duma Boko hosted a State Banquet in honour of Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, reaffirming the strong bonds of friendship, cooperation, and shared commitment to strengthening relations between the two nations. @BWGovernment #Lesotho #Botswana #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🛑KENYA TODAY President William Ruto toured the research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen at the Port of Mombasa, a state-of-the-art marine research ship owned by the Kingdom of Norway, operating under the United Nations flag and managed by the Institute of Marine Research. @StateHouseKenya @KenyaGov @NorwayMFA #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🛑UPDATE: The Inspector General of Rwanda Police (IGP), CG Felix Namuhoranye, received the CEO of African Leadership University (ALU), Madam Sidee Dlamini. Their discussions focused on strengthening the existing partnership between the Rwanda National Police and ALU, with particular emphasis on expanding capacity building initiatives in leadership and management for participants of the Police Senior Command and Staff Course (PSCSC). @Rwandapolice @alueducation #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🛑PHOTOS: Atlético Madrid defender Robin Le Normand, who is visiting Rwanda through the partnership between the club and Rwanda, expressed his delight after visiting Volcanoes National Park, praising the country's unique natural beauty and conservation efforts. @Rwanda_Sports @Atletico @visitrwanda_now #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🛑PHOTOS: The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, held a bilateral meeting with his French counterpart, Gen Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army, on the sidelines of Eurosatory 2026, the international land, air defence and security exhibition in Paris. Their discussions focused on deepening military cooperation and reinforcing the strategic partnership between the armies of both countries. @RwandaMFA @RwandaMoD @FranceDefence #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

Watch the moment President Donald Trump signing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding at Versailles Palace in France. #PresidentTrumpSigningIranDeal @UKWELINEWSWORLD

🚨DIPLOMACY 🇷🇼🇿🇦; Rwanda and South Africa have taken important steps toward restoring bilateral relations following high-level talks in Pretoria. Key outcomes include the resumption of visas for Rwandan citizens within 12 months and the revival of the Joint Commission on Cooperation, set to meet in Kigali in the first quarter of 2027. The initiative was launched with the support of Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Kagame to strengthen cooperation and promote regional stability. @UKWELITIMES @UKWELINEWSWORLD @onduhungirehe @RwandaMFA

🚨LATEST NEWS 🗞️ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 : Iran Government confirmed that 14-point memorandum of understanding with US aimed at ending war is formally finalized after presidents of both countries sign agreement . @UKWELINEWSWORLD @UKWELITIMES

🛑UPDATE: At Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Hon. Amb. Stephen Mbundi, Secretary-General of the East African Community @jumuiya. The do scussions focused on Rwanda's continued commitment to regional integration. @RwandaMFA @UrugwiroVillage @RwandaGov #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🛑UPDATE: Minister of Infrastructure Damien Murwanashyaka officially took over office from Dr. Jimmy Gasore during a handover ceremony held at the Ministry of Infrastructure headquarters on Wednesday. The event also witnessed the transfer of responsibilities from Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye to the newly appointed Ministers of State, Armand Zingiro and Col. Claudien Bizimung. @RwandaInfra @RwandaGov #UkweliTimes ✍️@Uwayezu_Alodie

🚨 ECONOMY :President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the Head of the European Union Delegation to Türkiye, Ambassador Aivo Orav, at the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, Ambassador Orav formally presented his letter of credence, marking the official start of his diplomatic mission in Türkiye. #EuropeanUnion #Diplomacy #Ukwelinews ✍️@Joyce