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Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation.
International
WHO says hopes US ‘will reconsider’ intent to withdraw
An aerial view of key South Kivu town, Minova, captured by M23 rebels, on Tuesday, January 21. Courtesy
Africa
M23 rebels capture key South Kivu town of Minova
Tanzania has confirmed Marburg virus outbreak.
Africa
Africa CDC mobilizes immediate response for Tanzania’s Marburg outbreak
Africa Export-Import Bank (Afrieximbank) Senior Executive Vice President Denys Denya. [Courtesy]
International
China Chengxin International Credit Rating assigns Afreximbank AAA/Stable rating
A view of Mombasa Port in Kenya. Africa’s economic growth is forecast to improve from 3.4 per cent in 2024 to 3.7 per cent in 2025 and further to 4 per cent in 2026.
Africa
Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation - report
Donald Trump takes the oath of office during his inauguration as the 47th US president on Monday, January 20. Courtesy
International
Trump pledges to save America from 'decline'
PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Politics
PHOTOS: Kagame, Togo president hold bilateral talks
At least four in 10 companies in Africa lack confidence in their governments' preparedness to respond to a major cyber security incident. COURTESY
Africa
Less than 10% African firms ‘very confident’ in state cybersecurity safeguards
At least 70 killed after fuel tanker blasts in Nigeria. Courtesy
Africa
Nigeria: At least 70 killed after fuel tanker blasts
Rwanda National Police on January 18 paraded eight men suspected of stealing motorycles and falsifying number plates. Courtesy
Crime
Eight in custody over forgery of motorcycle number plates
PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Politics
PHOTOS: Togo president visits Rwanda
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Education
Kagame receives delegation of MBA students from Wharton School
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on January 13 informed its member states about an outbreak of suspected Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region of Tanzania.
Africa
WHO reports suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania
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Rwanda
Kagame, UAE leader root for acceleration of sustainable development
Vincent Sano, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Operations
Rwanda
Peacekeeping: Deputy police chief urges South Sudan bound officers to uphold Rwandan culture, values
President Paul Kagame arrived in Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW),  on Monday, January 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International
Kagame attends Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Maj Gen (Rtd) Dr. Richard Rutatina was handed a three-month suspended prison sentence by Kiramuruzi Primary Court in Gatsibo District on Friday, January 10. Courtesy
Crime
Maj Gen (Rtd) Rutatina gets three-month suspended sentence for assault

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