Headlines- On Monday at 14:00 GMT, the US military says it would start blockading Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iran from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- In the southern town of Biyyada, Hezbollah claims that its men have attacked Israeli soldiers with "a swarm of attack drones."
- US President Donald Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's navy chief, Shahram Irani.
- Any military ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz "will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force," according to a statement released on Sunday by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
- Nawaf Salam, the prime minister of Lebanon, stated that he was working to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
- Viktor Orban, the longtime prime minister of Hungary, has conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in the country's legislative election.
Tag: Rwanda
In Africa Long Time Dominant Parties...
In 2024, voters were busy across the globe, as over a dozen African countries had local, parliamentary, or presidential elections. In some parts of Africa, incumbents experienced severe setbacks, while some long-time dominant parties retained power.
Survivors of Rwandan Genocide Want Increased Education
Thirty years after the genocide in Rwanda, survivors continue to grapple with fear and trauma They say that the ongoing battle against misinformation and genocide denial have made their situation worse, which has led to requests for increased education and awareness to foster genocide free world.
African Elections Not Off to Good...
With nearly 20 countries slated to hold general or presidential elections in 2024, it will be a busy year for elections in Africa. However, as VOA’s Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo, two nations have already postponed elections, while another has reelected a former military ruler for thr fourth term.These developments show that the democratic process is not off to a good start.
Free Surgery Helps Rwandan Women in...
In an effort to restore the health and dignity of women suffering from obstetric fistula, a U.S. non-profit is working with the Rwandan government to provide free surgical care.
Despite Tensions Between DRC Rwanda,Communities Work...
Engendered mountain gorillas in the region are at risk due to hostilities between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite the strain, communities on both sides of the border have come together to improve gorilla conservation.
Use of Rwandan Characters and Traditions...
At the end of primary school, just 35% of African children have attained minimum competence in reading, and only 22% in mathematics, according to the UN. A Rwandan group is creating comic books, video games, and animations based on Rwandan folklore and characters to improve children’s literacy
For Protection of Endangered Gorillas,Rwanda Turned...
Only 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the wild, and they are only live in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Rwanda has turned to social media platform Instagram with an initiative they call GorillaGram to encourage tourists and locals to help the protection of the endangered gorillas.
Rwanda Transforms Degraded Wetland into Urban...
African wildlife officials who met in Rwanda noted that urbanisation poses a threat to the continent’s biodiversity. Rwanda created its first urban ecotourism and educational park by restoring a degraded wetland in the nation’s capital to encourage wildlife conservation
Ramadan and Fasting Explained
In Rwanda, a woman prepares a delicious Iftar dish that also has health benefits. Dr. Zainab Isah Abdullahi also explains which fruits to avoid if you have particular health problems
Rwandan, Armenian Genocides Remembered in April
Two major genocides are being memorialized in April…the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda and the Armenian genocide of a century ago. A husband-and-wife team of researchers are now publishing oral testimonies from the Rwandan atrocities