WHO Africa Director Praises Rwanda’s Rapid Response to Marburg Outbreak
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Dr. Matshidiso Moeti visited Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali on Wednesday,…
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Rwanda Launches World’s First Clinical Trial for Marburg Virus Treatment
Rwanda has initiated the world’s first clinical trial for the treatment of Marburg virus disease, the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Film Inspired by Wole Soyinka’s Memoir Continues Global Festival Circuit
After a successful screening at the Quramo Festival of QFest 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria, “The Man Died,” a feature film…
Gospel Star Israel Mbonyi Announces Tanzania Concerts as Part of East African Tour
Rwanda’s gospel sensation Israel Mbonyi is continuing his busy year with upcoming performances in Tanzania, marking the next stop in…
Kylian Mbappé Trains with Real Madrid Amid Rape Allegation Reports
French football star Kylian Mbappé was seen training with Real Madrid on Tuesday, marking his return to the field after…
Sir Alex Ferguson to Step Down as Manchester United Ambassador
Sir Alex Ferguson, the iconic former manager of Manchester United, will step down as the club’s ambassador at the end…
Nyamulagira Volcano Erupts in Eastern DR Congo
The Nyamulagira volcano in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been erupting since Saturday, October 12, the Goma Volcanological Observatory…
Uganda Considers Adding Malaria Vaccine to Immunization Schedule
Uganda’s Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that it plans to include a malaria vaccine in the country’s routine immunization schedule…
Kigali Youth Called to Plant 3 Million Trees
The City of Kigali plans to plant more than 3 million trees along roads and in homes over the next…
Russia and China Reinforce Defense Cooperation During Beijing Talks
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Beijing on Monday for an official visit, where he engaged in military and…
World Bank Lowers 2024 Growth Forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa Due to Sudan Conflict
The World Bank has revised its economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa in 2024 to 3%, down from the previous…
FIFPro and European Leagues File Complaint Against FIFA Over Match Calendar
Global players’ union FIFPro, in collaboration with Europe’s domestic leagues, filed a formal complaint against FIFA with the European Commission…
European Investment Bank Invests €2 Million in Vaccine Development in Rwanda
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has announced a €2 million (approximately Rwf 3 billion) financing arrangement to support Akagera…
NFF Withdraws Super Eagles from AFCON Qualifier After Ordeal in Libya
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has withdrawn the Super Eagles from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya,…
Canadian Drink Company Faces Controversy Over Cultural Appropriation Remarks by Simu Liu
A Canadian drink company is facing backlash after actor Simu Liu raised questions about cultural appropriation during a recent episode…
Ruth Chepngetich Sets Women’s Marathon World Record in Chicago
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women’s marathon world record on Sunday in Chicago, finishing the race in 2:09:56. She is…
President Kagame Remembers Tito Mboweni as ‘Giant Voice’ for Africa
President Paul Kagame paid tribute to Tito Mboweni, South Africa’s former finance minister and Reserve Bank governor, who passed away…
Rwanda’s Marburg Fever Outbreak Under Control, Travel Bans Deemed Unnecessary
The Marburg fever outbreak in Rwanda is under control, making travel bans unnecessary, according to the head of Africa’s leading…
Japanese Organization of Atomic Bomb Survivors Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was awarded the Nobel Peace…
Bank of Kigali, Kivu Choice Sign RWF 5 Billion Agriculture Financing Deal
Bank of Kigali (BK) has partnered with Kivu Choice Ltd., a leading aquaculture company, in a RWF 5 billion agreement…