Uganda reports first two cases of mpox
Uganda has detected its first two cases of mpox (monkeypox), the health ministry said on Saturday, a day after the Africa Union allocated $10.4 million in funding to combat the…
Somalia Beach Attack Kills 37 Civilians, Minister Says Reuters
At least 37 civilians were killed and 212 were injured in an explosion at a popular beach restaurant in the Somali capital late on Friday, the health minister said, an…
Rubavu gears up for 2024 Ironman 70.3
Close to 6,000 people from across the globe will be in Rubavu District on Sunday, August 4, vying for prizes at the highly-anticipated 2024 Ironman 70.3 triathlon race. District Mayor…
Biotechnology cooperation, critical to tackle food and nutrition insecurity in Africa by
Biotechnology is critical in addressing food and nutrition insecurity in Africa. The success stories of TELA maize and Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) cowpea illustrate how biotechnology in agriculture can help…
African governments on edge as youth plan Kenya-style protests
NAIROBI/LAGOS — Governments in African countries including Nigeria and Uganda are facing growing discontent, with planned protests by youthful demonstrators calling attention to long-standing issues including high unemployment, corruption and economic…
South Sudan seeks $6.3 billion for economic overhaul
The funds would be used to implement structural reforms, diversify the economy, strengthen exports, and consolidate fiscal policies, according to the “South Sudan Country Focus Report 2024.” JUBA –…
Raising Awareness through Support of Breastfeeding Mothers in Rwanda by
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. Despite WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under six months old are exclusively breastfed. Breast…
02/08/2024
Get prepared with our race week schedule. Here’s a detailed rundown of everything happening in Rubavu. Be sure to save this guide to help you navigate through the days. See…
02/08/2024
Abajene, Mwari mubizi ko no muri #CarFreeDay twubaka umubiri? Ntimuzabure, nimuze tubikore muri #CarFreeDay yo kuri iki cyumweru tariki ya 4 Kanama 2024. Banyakigali, hamwe na Car Free Day, gahunda…
Rwanda spearheading Africa’s surgical revolution
Rwanda-based IRCAD Africa has trained more than 300 African surgeons in minimally invasive surgery addressing the great disparity between high and low income countries in the use of these high-tech…
