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Visitors during a tour of an exhibition during Africa Drone Forum in Kigali on February 5, 2020. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Technology

Inside Rwanda’s proposed multi-billion drone operations hub

Friday, June 07, 2024
President Paul Kagame during a guided tour of BioNTech Facility Mainz, in Germany on March 29, 2022. The firm has secured $145m in a bid to strengthen Africa’s mRNA vaccine ecosystem. Village Urugwiro
Health

BioNTech names three “priority” areas after securing Rwf180bn funding

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
The New Times
Health

Chinese health experts urge scientific interventions to combat obesity

Sunday, May 12, 2024
The World Health Organization on Friday warned of a possible surge in food-borne diseases in Kenya due to the ongoing floods crisis.
Africa

WHO warns of food-borne diseases in Kenya amid flood crisis

Saturday, May 11, 2024
The multi-story building collapsed Monday afternoon in the coastal city of George. Internet
Africa

Death toll in building collapse in South Africa rises to 7, with 39 still missing

Thursday, May 09, 2024
An engineer works on a power line pole in Nairobi, Kenya, May 6, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday nearly 750,000 people were affected by flooding in eastern Africa, with 234,000 displaced and more than 236 killed - more than 229 in Kenya alone.
Africa

East Africa floods affecting 750,000 people kill more than 235, displace 234,000: UN

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered authorities to take emergency response in areas affected by tropical cyclone Hidaya.
Africa

Tanzanian president orders emergency response to cyclone-hit areas

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Heavy rains have led to the collapse of several houses across the country, according to a report from the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). 49 people have also lost lives in the last two months. File
Environment

49 people lose lives as Rwanda records 300 disaster cases in two months

Friday, May 03, 2024
Dr Daniel Ngamije the Director of WHO Global Malaria Program delivers his remarks during the 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference in Kigali on Friday April 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Inside USAID Tubeho’s drive to improve maternal and child healthcare services

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has alerted residents about scorpions in their houses, compounds, and environments. Internet
Health

RBC urges Rwandans to be vigilant about scorpions

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
One of the over 6,000 housing units in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, ravaged by the heavy rains that killed over 150 people in May 2023. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Disasters: Western Province put on alert over climate resilience

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Zambia President, Hakainde Hichilema addresses delegates at Norrsken House during his state visit in Rwanda last year. President Hicchilema on Thursday declared a national state of disaster and emergency to enable a rapid response to the prolonged drought in the country. File photo
Africa

Zambia declares state of disaster due to drought

Friday, March 01, 2024