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Song Name 4.8 Artist Name DOWNLOAD MP3 VIEW LYRICS Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Pinterest Copy link Share this song Artist Asake Release Date 12 July, 2026 Genre Afrobeats Quality 320kbs Downloads 15.5K + Audio Player Track Name Artist Name 00:00 / 01:04 Official Music Video Song Details Artist: Asake Title: Asake Featured: Asake Genre: Asake Release Date: Asake Format: Asake About the Song More Songs By More By VIEW ALL SONGS Heading 1 Heading 1 . Heading 1 Heading 1 . Audio Player Asake Asake Nigeria Singer. Songwriter Asake is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who has become one of the most exciting breakout stars in Afrobeats. Genre Genre Years of Active Genre Monthly Listeners Genre Awards Genre About Years of Active VIEW ALL SONGS VIEW ALL SONGS Trending Downloads From More By Heading 1 Heading 1 . Heading 1 Heading 1 . Latest News About More By Canada Ends Trade Ties with Rwanda Over Support for M23 Rebels . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3
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Listen to Massamba Intore songs, MP3 downloads, lyrics, and Gakondo hits from the Rwandan music artist. Massamba Intore Rwandan Singer RWA Gakondo, Traditional, Afro-soul Massamba Intore s' Top Xtrafrica Songs Hoza Umwana Massamba Intore .
- Wizkid Says His Life Is “Boring” Despite Global Stardom
Wizkid says he lives a quiet, routine life despite fame, describing himself as “boring” during a recent interview with Asake. Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has shared a rare personal insight, saying his life away from the spotlight is far less glamorous than many fans might expect. The singer made the comments during a recent episode of Close Friends Only Speed Round , where he appeared alongside fellow Nigerian artist Asake. When asked to reveal an interesting fact about himself that fans may not know, Wizkid described his lifestyle as simple and routine. According to the singer, his days largely revolve around family responsibilities and everyday activities. He explained that he wakes up early, takes his children to school, and follows a normal schedule, stressing that fame has not distanced him from regular life. Wizkid also used the moment to highlight a broader point about celebrity culture, noting that public figures often lead ordinary lives beyond their professional success and public image. During the conversation, the artist identified the most important priorities in his life as his daughter Morayo, his music career, and his faith. He further reflected on longevity in the music industry, emphasizing that authenticity, consistent hard work, and well-chosen collaborations are essential for sustaining long-term success. Source: Tribune Online Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Wizkid Says His Life Is “Boring” Despite Global Stardom By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Dec 19, 2025 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has shared a rare personal insight, saying his life away from the spotlight is far less glamorous than many fans might expect. The singer made the comments during a recent episode of Close Friends Only Speed Round , where he appeared alongside fellow Nigerian artist Asake. When asked to reveal an interesting fact about himself that fans may not know, Wizkid described his lifestyle as simple and routine. According to the singer, his days largely revolve around family responsibilities and everyday activities. He explained that he wakes up early, takes his children to school, and follows a normal schedule, stressing that fame has not distanced him from regular life. ADVERTISEMENT Wizkid also used the moment to highlight a broader point about celebrity culture, noting that public figures often lead ordinary lives beyond their professional success and public image. During the conversation, the artist identified the most important priorities in his life as his daughter Morayo, his music career, and his faith. He further reflected on longevity in the music industry, emphasizing that authenticity, consistent hard work, and well-chosen collaborations are essential for sustaining long-term success. ADVERTISEMENT Source: Tribune Online Trending Now Uganda HIV Self-Test Assembly: Prices, Jobs and Exports . Health News DR Congo and Russia Establish Permanent Economic Commission . Economic Policies DRC Exits FATF Grey List After Completing Reform Plan . Economic Reports Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa ’s Voice in Moscow . Politics & Diplomacy Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigeria Nigeria
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Heading 3 Double click the dataset icon to add your own content. By Author Name Author Name Home Comment 1/1/2035 1/1/2035 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Canada Ends Trade Ties with Rwanda Over Support for M23 Rebels . Heading 3 Popular Today Heading 2 Canada Ends Trade Ties with Rwanda Over Support for M23 Rebels . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Bella Shmurda ft FOLA – Dangb Canada Ends Trade Ties with Rwanda Over Support for M23 Rebels Canada has stopped trade and business cooperation with Rwanda, blaming Kigali for helping M23 rebels . Tags Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3
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Song Name 4.8 Artist Name DOWNLOAD MP3 VIEW LYRICS Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Pinterest Copy link Share this song Artist Asake Release Date 12 July, 2026 Genre Afrobeats Quality 320kbs Downloads 15.5K + Audio Player Track Name Artist Name 00:00 / 01:04 Official Music Video Song Details Artist: Asake Title: Asake Featured: Asake Genre: Asake Release Date: Asake Format: Asake About the Song More Songs By More By VIEW ALL SONGS Heading 1 Heading 1 . Heading 1 Heading 1 . Audio Player Asake Asake Nigeria Singer. Songwriter Asake is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who has become one of the most exciting breakout stars in Afrobeats. Genre Genre Years of Active Genre Monthly Listeners Genre Awards Genre About Years of Active VIEW ALL SONGS VIEW ALL SONGS Trending Downloads From More By Heading 1 Heading 1 . Heading 1 Heading 1 . Latest News About More By Canada Ends Trade Ties with Rwanda Over Support for M23 Rebels . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3 Heading 3
- Meghan Markle Keeps Silence on Princess Kate’s Birthday
Meghan Markle reportedly avoided a public birthday message to Princess Kate, citing respect amid the princess’s recovery. According to a Geo News report, Meghan Markle is said to have privately shown consideration toward Princess Kate as the Princess of Wales marked her 44th birthday, despite the absence of any public message from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Princess Kate celebrated her birthday on January 9 with a personal message shared via the official Prince and PrPrince and Princess incess of Wales Instagram account. The post attracted widespread attention and messages from supporters around the world, including members of the royal family. Observers noted that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not issue a public birthday greeting on social media, a decision that drew attention amid ongoing speculation about potential reconciliation between the Sussexes and the royal household. A source quoted by ShuterScoop indicated that the lack of a public message was deliberate and not intended as a snub. According to the source, Markle preferred to allow Princess Kate privacy, particularly following her recent health challenges related to cancer treatment. The source added that the decision reflected respect for what the Princess of Wales has been experiencing, rather than distance or disregard. However, another account suggested the silence could also be interpreted as a sign that the Sussexes are maintaining firm boundaries in their relationship with the royal family. That source described the move as a conscious choice rather than an oversight. Princess Kate has slowly returned to public duties in recent months, with her appearances described as measured and composed. Neither Kensington Palace nor representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have commented publicly on the report. Source: Geo News Continue Reading Full Article HOLLYWOOD UPDATES Meghan Markle Keeps Silence on Princess Kate’s Birthday By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jan 26, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: According to a Geo News report, Meghan Markle is said to have privately shown consideration toward Princess Kate as the Princess of Wales marked her 44th birthday, despite the absence of any public message from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Princess Kate celebrated her birthday on January 9 with a personal message shared via the official Prince and PrPrince and Princess incess of Wales Instagram account. The post attracted widespread attention and messages from supporters around the world, including members of the royal family. Observers noted that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not issue a public birthday greeting on social media, a decision that drew attention amid ongoing speculation about potential reconciliation between the Sussexes and the royal household. ADVERTISEMENT A source quoted by ShuterScoop indicated that the lack of a public message was deliberate and not intended as a snub. According to the source, Markle preferred to allow Princess Kate privacy, particularly following her recent health challenges related to cancer treatment. The source added that the decision reflected respect for what the Princess of Wales has been experiencing, rather than distance or disregard. ADVERTISEMENT However, another account suggested the silence could also be interpreted as a sign that the Sussexes are maintaining firm boundaries in their relationship with the royal family. That source described the move as a conscious choice rather than an oversight. Princess Kate has slowly returned to public duties in recent months, with her appearances described as measured and composed. Neither Kensington Palace nor representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have commented publicly on the report. Trending Now Uganda HIV Self-Test Assembly: Prices, Jobs and Exports . Health News DR Congo and Russia Establish Permanent Economic Commission . Economic Policies DRC Exits FATF Grey List After Completing Reform Plan . Economic Reports Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa’s Voice in Moscow . Politics & Diplomacy Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT Source: Geo News ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment United States United States
- Kagame's Failed Justifications for His Military Presence in the DRC
Examine Kagame's security arguments for Rwanda's role in eastern DRC against UN findings on M23, civilian abuses, mineral flows and the reported FRN launch Since M23 resumed major operations in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in late 2021, President Paul Kagame's government has repeatedly placed two concerns at the center of its explanation for its involvement: the continued presence of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) and threats facing Congolese Tutsi communities. Kigali maintains that its measures are defensive and that AFC/M23 has legitimate Congolese grievances. None of these realities, however, settles the separate question of whether Rwanda may deploy forces inside a neighboring sovereign country or assist an armed movement in taking and administering its towns. That distinction is central to Kinshasa's position: a state can have real security concerns without gaining an unlimited right to intervene militarily across an international border. The evidence collected by international investigators increasingly focuses not simply on rhetoric or grievances, but on Rwandan troop deployments in DRC, operational command, territorial administration, forced recruitment and revenue from minerals. The argument was dramatically sharpened on October 12, 2026, when former president Joseph Kabila was announced as leader of the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN), a new political-military coalition replacing the AFC/M23 arrangement. Rebel figures Corneille Nangaa, Bertrand Bisimwa, Freddy Kaniki and Sultani Makenga were named among its senior leadership. The FRN has openly connected a former head of state to the armed coalition seeking political change in Kinshasa. For critics of Kagame and Kabila, the question is unavoidable: if the original justification was protection from the FDLR, why has the armed movement's political mission expanded to changing who governs the DRC? 1. The FDLR argument: a real threat, but not a blank cheque Kigali's longest-running security argument concerns the FDLR, an armed group operating in eastern Congo whose origins are allegedly linked to forces responsible for the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Rwanda says Congolese military cooperation with FDLR elements has deepened the danger. In January 2026 testimony published by Rwanda's defence ministry, Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana openly acknowledged security coordination with AFC/M23 and said it was intended to prevent renewed cross-border threats. She described the movement as an independent Congolese organization and argued that Rwanda's security measures would be reduced in line with verified FDLR disarmament. But the United States has sanctioned commanders from both FDLR and M23, reflecting a crucial point: one armed group's atrocities do not justify another armed group's violations. Under the Washington peace framework, the neutralization of the FDLR and the disengagement of Rwandan forces or removal of defensive measures are linked commitments, not substitutes for one another. Kinshasa's challenge to Kagame therefore rests on a question of proportionality, legality and accountability. Evidence of FDLR abuses must lead to lawful disarmament and protection of civilians, not to an indefinite transfer of Congolese territory into the hands of an armed coalition. Continue Reading Full Article JUSTICE & CRIME Kagame's Failed Justifications for His Military Presence in the DRC By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Oct 14, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 10 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Since M23 resumed major operations in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in late 2021, President Paul Kagame's government has repeatedly placed two concerns at the center of its explanation for its involvement: the continued presence of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) and threats facing Congolese Tutsi communities. Kigali maintains that its measures are defensive and that AFC/M23 has legitimate Congolese grievances. None of these realities, however, settles the separate question of whether Rwanda may deploy forces inside a neighboring sovereign country or assist an armed movement in taking and administering its towns. That distinction is central to Kinshasa's position: a state can have real security concerns without gaining an unlimited right to intervene militarily across an international border. The evidence collected by international investigators increasingly focuses not simply on rhetoric or grievances, but on Rwandan troop deployments in DRC, operational command, territorial administration, forced recruitment and revenue from minerals. The argument was dramatically sharpened on October 12, 2026, when former president Joseph Kabila was announced as leader of the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN), a new political-military coalition replacing the AFC/M23 arrangement. Rebel figures Corneille Nangaa, Bertrand Bisimwa, Freddy Kaniki and Sultani Makenga were named among its senior leadership. The FRN has openly connected a former head of state to the armed coalition seeking political change in Kinshasa. For critics of Kagame and Kabila, the question is unavoidable: if the original justification was protection from the FDLR, why has the armed movement's political mission expanded to changing who governs the DRC? 1. The FDLR argument: a real threat, but not a blank cheque Kigali's longest-running security argument concerns the FDLR, an armed group operating in eastern Congo whose origins are allegedly linked to forces responsible for the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Rwanda says Congolese military cooperation with FDLR elements has deepened the danger. In January 2026 testimony published by Rwanda's defence ministry, Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana openly acknowledged security coordination with AFC/M23 and said it was intended to prevent renewed cross-border threats. She described the movement as an independent Congolese organization and argued that Rwanda's security measures would be reduced in line with verified FDLR disarmament. But the United States has sanctioned commanders from both FDLR and M23, reflecting a crucial point: one armed group's atrocities do not justify another armed group's violations. Under the Washington peace framework, the neutralization of the FDLR and the disengagement of Rwandan forces or removal of defensive measures are linked commitments, not substitutes for one another. ADVERTISEMENT Kinshasa's challenge to Kagame therefore rests on a question of proportionality, legality and accountability. Evidence of FDLR abuses must lead to lawful disarmament and protection of civilians, not to an indefinite transfer of Congolese territory into the hands of an armed coalition. 2. Protecting Congolese Tutsis cannot mean exposing other civilians to abuse Rwanda also invokes discrimination against Congolese Tutsi and other Rwandophone communities. Those grievances deserve serious attention. Citizenship rights, equal protection and freedom from ethnic violence are obligations of the Congolese state; protecting these communities should not be treated as a concession to Kigali. Yet independent investigations have documented extensive abuses by the very coalition Rwanda says shares its security concerns. In a June 2026 report, Human Rights Watch described mass roundups, arbitrary detention, coercion and forced recruitment by M23 and Rwandan forces in occupied parts of eastern Congo. The report documented the treatment of civilians, including young men and boys, after the fall of Goma and Bukavu. This creates a fundamental contradiction in the public narrative. An operation presented as the defence of threatened populations must still answer for the rights of everyone living under the control of its forces. No community's security can be built on the arbitrary imprisonment, forced recruitment or displacement of another. 3. 'Defensive measures' versus the facts on the ground The biggest challenge to Kigali's description of its presence came from international findings about the scale and character of operations in 2025 and 2026. The UN Group of Experts' 2025 final report found that AFC/M23 and the Rwanda Defence Force jointly captured strategic areas, including Goma and Bukavu. It concluded that RDF support was critical to the rebels' territorial expansion and identified sophisticated military systems, active operations and a Rwandan role in securing AFC/M23 leadership. In March 2026, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned the Rwanda Defence Force and senior officers, stating that the RDF was actively supporting, training and fighting alongside M23. Washington said M23's offensives would not have been possible without the RDF's support. These findings matter because they move the debate away from a simple argument over whether Rwanda has legitimate fears. They ask what Rwanda's armed forces were doing inside the DRC, whom they were fighting alongside and what territories they helped seize. A military presence associated with offensives and control of major cities cannot be assessed solely through a government's preferred label of 'defence.' ADVERTISEMENT Rwanda disputes accusations that it directs M23 as a proxy and says it does not seek to determine Congo's political future. The contradiction between that position and international findings is at the center of the diplomatic confrontation. 4. The mineral question is no longer just a slogan Congolese critics have long argued that the conflict cannot be understood without eastern Congo's mineral wealth, The UN investigators have identified specific economic networks that make the question impossible to dismiss. The UN Group of Experts' 2025 report documented minerals from the AFC/M23-controlled Rubaya area being smuggled into Rwanda, mixed with Rwandan production and exported through downstream supply chains. Reporting on the 2026 UN findings described continued integration of mineral production from rebel-controlled territory into Rwanda-linked markets. The pattern matters: military control gives an armed movement access to mines, transport corridors, trading centers and tax revenue. That revenue can help sustain a war while depriving the Congolese state and communities of resources and public accountability. President Kagame has rejected claims that Rwanda's actions are driven by mineral extraction. But a denial of motive does not erase documented mineral flows. For Kinshasa, one of the most consequential fronts of the conflict is therefore financial: trace the minerals, identify beneficiaries and enforce responsible supply-chain controls. 5. Kabila's FRN: a new political label over an established armed coalition The October 12 FRN announcement is the clearest new political development. according to them, Kabila would lead a replacement for the AFC/M23 alliance, with senior positions for figures already associated with the rebellion. The new structure describes its purpose in terms of changing the government in Kinshasa, not merely addressing cross-border security concerns. There is an important history behind this announcement. The UN experts had been informed of an impending AFC/M23 leadership restructuring, including a possible name change and a prominent role for Kabila. The UN Group of Experts report also described the possibility that a more visibly Congolese leadership could obscure Rwanda's role in the rebellion. Those findings make the October development particularly significant. The appearance of FRN was not simply a fresh acronym arriving without context; a possible restructuring had been discussed in UN reporting months earlier. Trending Now Uganda HIV Self-Test Assembly: Prices, Jobs and Exports . Health News DR Congo and Russia Establish Permanent Economic Commission . Economic Policies DRC Exits FATF Grey List After Completing Reform Plan . Economic Reports Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa’s Voice in Moscow . Politics & Diplomacy Popular Today Politics & Diplomacy Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa’s Voice in Moscow . War in DR Congo Tshisekedi: Sanctions Forced Kagame to Pull Kabila From His Cave . War in Eastern DRC US Senators Urge NBA to Review Rwanda Ties Over Congo War . Justice & Crime How FRN Cannot Repeat AFDL's Success | XTRAfrica . Justice & Crime Kabila Is Helping Rwanda Disguise Its Aggression, Says Muyaya . ADVERTISEMENT For Congolese officials and other critics, Kabila has become the public political face of a coalition whose military strength was built with major Rwandan support. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Kabila for supporting M23 and AFC; Kabila contests the accusations against him. His public leadership of FRN now places his relationship with the armed movement in a new light. The change of name does not erase the records of the constituent movements. Nor does it transform a coalition that includes armed commanders into an ordinary opposition party. For civilians in Goma, Bukavu, Rutshuru, Masisi and elsewhere, the essential questions concern who exercises coercive power, whether residents can move freely, and whether violations are investigated and punished. The real test for FRN is not its name, but its conduct There is a long history of armed movements, shifting alliances and political realignments in eastern Congo. Some had Rwandan backing; they were not all one organization simply changing its letterhead. The AFDL helped overthrow Mobutu in 1997; the RCD emerged in a different war; the CNDP later became influential; M23 was defeated in 2013 before resurging in the 2020s. Each period had different leaders, circumstances and outcomes. Nevertheless, the repeated use of armed coalitions to seek political power has imposed a familiar burden on Congolese civilians. The FRN's launch raises the same basic questions that past rebellions raised: who is supplying weapons, who benefits from territorial control, who is accountable for attacks on civilians, and who has the authority to decide Congo's government? For all the attention surrounding Kabila's return to the center of the rebellion, those questions matter more than the new organization's branding. A political movement seeking public legitimacy cannot acquire it simply by changing its name or presenting a former president as its leader. Sources and further reading Reuters, October 12, 2026 — Kabila forms new group to replace AFC/M23 Associated Press, October 2026 — Kabila launches FRN with M23-linked rebels UN Group of Experts on the DRC, 2025 final report (S/2025/446) U.S. Treasury, March 2, 2026 — Sanctions on Rwanda Defence Force U.S. Treasury, April 30, 2026 — Sanctions on Joseph Kabila U.S. Treasury, June 2, 2026 — Sanctions on FDLR and M23 commanders Human Rights Watch, June 10, 2026 — Arbitrary detention, killings and forced recruitment by M23 and the RDF Rwanda Ministry of Defence, January 23, 2026 — Ambassador Mukantabana's statement Actualite.cd , July 1, 2026 — UN experts on possible AFC/M23 restructuring and Kabila's role Actualite.cd , July 2, 2026 — Rubaya coltan and Rwanda-linked mineral supply chains Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 2026 — DRC–Rwanda security mechanism and Washington Accords The New Humanitarian, September 14, 2026 — How Rwanda-backed M23 finances its war ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Politics & Diplomacy Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa’s Voice in Moscow At the 2026 Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, Tshisekedi calls for peace in eastern Congo... . War in DR Congo Tshisekedi: Sanctions Forced Kagame to Pull Kabila From His Cave The DRC president accuses Kagame of using Kabila's new rebel leadership to disguise Rwanda's role in... . War in Eastern DRC US Senators Urge NBA to Review Rwanda Ties Over Congo War US Senators Jeff Merkley and Marsha Blackburn urge the NBA to review its Rwanda partnerships . Justice & Crime How FRN Cannot Repeat AFDL's Success | XTRAfrica Why Joseph Kabila's FRN cannot simply repeat AFDL's 1997 victory: Rwanda's role, rebel rebranding . Tags DRC Conflict & Security DRC Conflict & Security Rwanda Rwanda Featured News Featured News DR.Congo DR.Congo
- Download Isabella – Mr. Kagame, Eesam & iSTON New Song
Download Isabella by Mr. Kagame, Eesam and iSTON, a smooth Afro-fusion track with emotional vibes and catchy melodies. Download Isabella – Mr. Kagame, Eesam & iSTON New Song 4.8 Download Isabella by Mr. Kagame, Eesam and iSTON, a smooth Afro-fusion track with emotional vibes and catchy melodies. DOWNLOAD MP3 VIEW LYRICS Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Pinterest Copy link Share this song Artist Mr. Kagame Release Date May 23, 2026 Genre Quality Downloads Audio Player Isabella Mr. Kagame 00:00 / 04:04 Official Music Video Song Details Artist: Mr. Kagame Title: Isabella Featured: Genre: Release Date: May 23, 2026 Format: About the Song “Isabella” blends Afrobeat influences with modern urban melodies, creating a track that feels romantic, soulful and easy to replay. Each artist adds a unique style, giving the song strong chemistry and musical balance. If you… More Songs By More By VIEW ALL SONGS Trending Downloads From Rwanda Favorite Buntu Music . Yangiriye Neza Elie Bahati . Habibi The Ben . Intore Kenny K-Shot . Nzahora Confy . One More Time Kenny Sol . Latest News About More By ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Afrobeats Rwanda Nigeria
- Dentaa: Ghana missed Grammy chance with Shatta-Beyoncé song
Dentaa Amoateng says Ghana lost a strong Grammy opportunity through Shatta Wale’s Beyoncé collaboration as 2026 nods pass. British-Ghanaian entrepreneur and music producer Akosua Dentaa Amoateng has said Ghana missed an opportunity to secure its first Grammy Award through Shatta Wale’s collaboration with global pop star Beyoncé. Speaking on Fiifi Pratt’s programme on Aluta FM on December 10, 2025, Dentaa Amoateng stated that the song Already was released at a time when it could have positioned Ghana strongly for Grammy recognition. According to her, Shatta Wale had the profile and momentum needed to push Ghana onto the Grammy stage through the collaboration. She added that the timing of the project aligned with what was required for consideration by the Recording Academy. Her remarks followed the announcement of the 2026 Grammy nominations, in which Ghana failed to receive a nomination despite submissions from artistes including Shatta Wale, Moliy and Black Sherif. Dentaa, who works as a consultant for the Grammy Recording Academy, acknowledged Ghana’s musical depth, naming artistes such as Rocky Dawuni, Samini, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy as musicians with the potential to earn Grammy recognition. She also shared a light-hearted account of a past conversation with Shatta Wale, describing him as personable and humorous, and encouraged the public to appreciate his individuality. A video of the interview has been shared online. ENTERTAINMENT Dentaa: Ghana missed Grammy chance with Shatta-Beyoncé song By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Dec 14, 2025 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: British-Ghanaian entrepreneur and music producer Akosua Dentaa Amoateng has said Ghana missed an opportunity to secure its first Grammy Award through Shatta Wale’s collaboration with global pop star Beyoncé. Speaking on Fiifi Pratt’s programme on Aluta FM on December 10, 2025, Dentaa Amoateng stated that the song Already was released at a time when it could have positioned Ghana strongly for Grammy recognition. ADVERTISEMENT According to her, Shatta Wale had the profile and momentum needed to push Ghana onto the Grammy stage through the collaboration. She added that the timing of the project aligned with what was required for consideration by the Recording Academy. Her remarks followed the announcement of the 2026 Grammy nominations, in which Ghana failed to receive a nomination despite submissions from artistes including Shatta Wale, Moliy and Black Sherif. ADVERTISEMENT Dentaa, who works as a consultant for the Grammy Recording Academy, acknowledged Ghana’s musical depth, naming artistes such as Rocky Dawuni, Samini, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy as musicians with the potential to earn Grammy recognition. She also shared a light-hearted account of a past conversation with Shatta Wale, describing him as personable and humorous, and encouraged the public to appreciate his individuality. A video of the interview has been shared online. Trending Now Uganda HIV Self-Test Assembly: Prices, Jobs and Exports . Health News DR Congo and Russia Establish Permanent Economic Commission . Economic Policies DRC Exits FATF Grey List After Completing Reform Plan . Economic Reports Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa’s Voice in Moscow . Politics & Diplomacy Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment Ghanian Musics Ghanian Musics Ghana Ghana
- Galgu Solar: Operation, Cost and Repayment Explained
Ghana’s 50MWp Galgu solar plant is reported in commercial operation. Examine the commissioning timeline, differing cost figures and repayment questions. YENDI, Ghana — 29 October 2026: The 50MWp solar plant at Galgu is reported to be generating commercially, while a fresh Bui Power Authority account has introduced a different cost figure from earlier coverage. Citi Newsroom’s 28 October interview report quotes BPA communications official Mawuli Fui Kwadzovia putting development costs at about US$50 million and describing repayment over an estimated five to seven years. Other published accounts use US$59 million and an eight-year repayment period. The operating milestone and the financing details therefore need to be understood separately. Is Galgu’s solar plant operating? Reporting attributes commercial operation from 29 September 2026 to BPA’s engineering director, following testing and grid connection. That supports an operating milestone rather than a future launch. However, published cost and repayment figures differ, and peak capacity does not establish actual energy delivered or reductions in customer outages. Testing, connection and commercial operation The Custodian’s 27 October report quotes BPA Director of Engineering Peter Acheampong saying technical testing was completed on 11 September and commercial operations began on 29 September 2026. It describes a completed, grid-connected installation with a capacity of 50 megawatts peak. Graphic Online’s 28 October inspection account also reports that the parliamentary committee observed a completed, tested and connected facility. It identifies First Sky Limited as the contractor under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction with Financing arrangement with BPA. These accounts support reporting commercial operation with attribution. They do not make the late-October inspection the date on which electricity first entered the grid. Construction completion, technical testing, connection and commercial acceptance are distinct stages, even when discussed together at a site visit. Why the cost figures need reconciliation Graphic puts the facility’s value at US$59 million. Citi’s later account quotes a BPA official giving approximately US$50 million. The reporting does not explain whether the figures use different scope, financing components, estimate dates or final-account treatment. Continue Reading Full Article ENERGY AND POWER Galgu Solar: Operation, Cost and Repayment Explained By Kamau Bahati Entertainment Editor Kamau Bahati Home Comment Oct 29, 2026 Oct 29, 2026 5 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: YENDI, Ghana — 29 October 2026: The 50MWp solar plant at Galgu is reported to be generating commercially, while a fresh Bui Power Authority account has introduced a different cost figure from earlier coverage. Citi Newsroom’s 28 October interview report quotes BPA communications official Mawuli Fui Kwadzovia putting development costs at about US$50 million and describing repayment over an estimated five to seven years. Other published accounts use US$59 million and an eight-year repayment period. The operating milestone and the financing details therefore need to be understood separately. Is Galgu’s solar plant operating? Reporting attributes commercial operation from 29 September 2026 to BPA’s engineering director, following testing and grid connection. That supports an operating milestone rather than a future launch. However, published cost and repayment figures differ, and peak capacity does not establish actual energy delivered or reductions in customer outages. Testing, connection and commercial operation The Custodian’s 27 October report quotes BPA Director of Engineering Peter Acheampong saying technical testing was completed on 11 September and commercial operations began on 29 September 2026. It describes a completed, grid-connected installation with a capacity of 50 megawatts peak. Graphic Online’s 28 October inspection account also reports that the parliamentary committee observed a completed, tested and connected facility. It identifies First Sky Limited as the contractor under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction with Financing arrangement with BPA. These accounts support reporting commercial operation with attribution. They do not make the late-October inspection the date on which electricity first entered the grid. Construction completion, technical testing, connection and commercial acceptance are distinct stages, even when discussed together at a site visit. ADVERTISEMENT Why the cost figures need reconciliation Graphic puts the facility’s value at US$59 million. Citi’s later account quotes a BPA official giving approximately US$50 million. The reporting does not explain whether the figures use different scope, financing components, estimate dates or final-account treatment. It would be premature to label the difference a saving, an overrun or a reporting error. A reconciled statement should specify the construction contract sum, included infrastructure, financing charges and any changes to the approved scope. The same care applies to repayment. Citi reports an estimated five-to-seven-year period linked to electricity-generated revenues. NewsGhana’s earlier account describes an eight-year arrangement, drawing on a BPA explanation during a 2024 visit. Those statements come from different dates and contexts. Neither should be silently substituted for the final contract. A current schedule would need to identify the repayment start, term, financing costs and the party responsible for each obligation. ADVERTISEMENT Contractor financing does not remove the repayment obligation Under the reported EPCF model, First Sky’s role includes mobilising finance as well as delivering the installation. That structure can allow construction to proceed with funding arranged through the contractor, but it does not make the project cost disappear. The important public-finance questions concern how the investment is recovered and under what conditions. A description of contractor-funded construction is different from a grant, and should not be presented as electricity infrastructure supplied without a repayment cost. For customers, the quoted development sum alone cannot determine a bill reduction. Any claim about tariffs would require the relevant power-purchase and regulatory arrangements. This article makes no claim that households have already received cheaper electricity as a result of the plant. The official portfolio page still reflects an earlier stage BPA’s hydro-solar portfolio page continues to describe Yendi as 92% complete, with commissioning tests under way and a first-phase target in the second quarter of 2026. That wording refers to an earlier development stage than the dated October accounts. The older description should not be used to assert that the plant remains unfinished today. Equally, a current project record linking construction, acceptance and operation dates would make the progression easier for the public to follow. The distinction is particularly useful for a development delivered in phases. A percentage-complete statement needs a reference date and defined scope; it cannot establish which generating units are available on another date. Trending Now Uganda HIV Self-Test Assembly: Prices, Jobs and Exports . 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Maintenance, security and the wider transmission system also affect the service customers experience. The parliamentary reporting raises security and maintenance as continuing priorities. Local employment should likewise be recorded through actual operating jobs, rather than assumed from construction-stage activity. XTRAfrica’s Ghana Hilux investment explainer examines how industrial announcements connect to local supply opportunities. Its Uganda SGR financing account addresses a different project’s distinction between financing commitments and releases. For Galgu, the next useful disclosure is a consistent project-cost and repayment statement alongside dated acceptance records and metered generation. That would connect the reported operating milestone to both its financial obligations and the electricity delivered. 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