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A cattle herder climbs a hill in Nturo village, in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, eastern DR Congo. Photo by Teddy Mazina

In conversation: Moïse Nyarugabo on genocide ideology in DR Congo and its regional implications

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The officials said that up to 150 livestock insurance claims fail every month because veterinary reports lack sufficient scientific evidence or clear diagnoses required by insurers. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Why some livestock farmers fail to get insurance payouts

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
A section of Kigali Central Business District at Imbuga City Walk in Nyarugenge District, on Monday, May 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s emerging role in global cancer innovation

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Understanding typhoid fever and how to prevent it

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Kinigi potato set for biotech development

Sunday, May 10, 2026
The Rwandan government has stepped up surveillance, border screening and public awareness efforts about hantavirus. COURTESY.
Health

Hantavirus: Rwanda tightens surveillance, urges public vigilance

Sunday, May 10, 2026
A test tube labelled "Hantavirus positive" is held in this illustration taken May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Health

Three dead as WHO ramps up response to cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Rwandan-owned biopharmaceutical platform, AKAGERA Medicines was built to translate this philosophy into practice—advancing the discovery, development, and manufacturing of vaccines and biologics.

When the lights flicker: From aid dependency to African ownership

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Hantavirus antibody blood test. Detects antibodies to the hantavirus, indicating past or current hantavirus infection. (Photo by Wladimir Bulgar/Science Photo Li / WBU / Science Photo Library via AFP)
Health

Hantavirus: Rare rodent-borne virus linked to severe disease

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Washing hands properly with soap and water is the most effective method.
Health

Experts warn decline in hand hygiene may increase infection risks

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise during Kigali Car Free Day sports on February 16, 2025. File
Health

More Rwandans diagnosed with diabetes as care expands

Monday, May 04, 2026
Both delegations pose for a group photo at INES Ruhengeri. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, Denmark varsities deepen collaboration in cancer research

Friday, May 01, 2026