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South Africa deployed 2,900 soldiers to eastern DR Congo as part of a regional force from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).
Africa

Two South African soldiers killed in DR Congo fire

Thursday, February 15, 2024
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 2,900 soldiers of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to eastern DR Congo. Photo by SADF
Africa

South Africa sends 2,900 troops to DR Congo despite censure by main opposition party

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Rwandan surgeons together with American surgeons carry out a transplant surgery on a patient at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) (courtesy).
Health

Kidney transplants now covered under Mutuelle de Santé – RSSB

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
People fleeing the ongoing fighting between FARDC with the coalition and M23 rebels near City of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Fighting continues outside Goma city

Monday, February 12, 2024
RSSB Chief Benefits Officer, Dr Regis Hitimana, speaks at the closure of the five-day workshop on occupational safety and health on February 9, 2024, in Kigali (Photo courtesy of RSSB)
Featured

FEATURED: RSSB steps up occupational safety and health compliance campaign

Monday, February 12, 2024
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Africa

34 African leaders, heads of int'l institutions to attend AU Summit

Friday, February 09, 2024
Patients wait for services at Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health

Banks, insurance firms to contribute to Mutuelle de Santé as government looks to increase scheme services

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or cutting, and by other terms, such as Sunna, gudniin, halalays, tahur, megrez and khitan. Internet
Women

Empowerment Over Tradition: The fight against female genital mutilation

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Lower House’s Committee on Unity, Human Rights and Fight against Genocide , as Rwanda Social Security Board Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Louise Kanyonga looks on, on Monday, February 5. Minister Nsanzimana has revealed that, starting from 2025, the government will include cancer treatment and kidney transplants in the community-based health insurance scheme " Mutuelle de Santé." Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health

Cancer, kidney transplant services to be covered under Mutuelle de Santé

Monday, February 05, 2024
Some women with disabilities who are beneficiaries of UNABU organization in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Women

A look at healthcare hurdles women with disabilities face

Monday, February 05, 2024
Thousands are fleeing the escalating crisis in DR Congo.
Africa

US congressman warns of ‘possible genocide’ against Rwandophones in DR Congo

Friday, February 02, 2024
Students hold portraits of the Nyange heroes during a commemoration event at Ecole Secondaire de Nyange in Ngororero District, in 2019. Courtesy

Heroes Day from a democrat’s perspective

Thursday, February 01, 2024