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King Mibambwe III Mutabazi was enthroned at Gasange near Lake Muhazi, in the former Giti commune, now Giti sector in Gicumbi district (1741-1746)

King Mibambwe III Mutabazi: A short-lived reign marred by opposition and epidemics

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Sophie, a GBV victim, at her home in Rutsiro. Photo: UNDP Rwanda/Alice Kayibanda
Featured

[FEATURED] Sisters in solidarity: Women should stand up for other women to end violence

Wednesday, July 03, 2024
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. It is reported that the current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact.
Health

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet' – reports

Thursday, June 27, 2024
A medic conducts Covid-19 vaccination exercise in Kigali in on August 3, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What is Africa’s role in the nearly failed global pandemic treaty

Monday, June 24, 2024
Some of teen mothers who are victims of unwanted pregnancies. File
Health

A call to action to tame teenage pregnancies in Eastern Province

Monday, June 17, 2024
Health professionals conduct medical drills on how to handle Ebola patients at King Faisal Hospital on October 17, 2022. Rwanda has secured over Rwf150 billion for health emergency preparedness. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Health

Rwanda secures over Rwf150bn for health emergency preparedness

Monday, June 10, 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
Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Gasabo District. File
Health

Ndera hospital introduces new treatment for opioid addiction

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
The funding will support BioNTech to establish mRNA vaccine research and development (R&D), clinical, and commercial-scale manufacturing capabilities at the company’s facility in Kigali.
Editorial

BioNTech-CEPI partnership is a shot in the arm for Rwanda’s vaccine ecosystem

Friday, May 31, 2024
President Kagame and other dignitaries officially inaugurate BioNTech’s vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali on December 18, 2023. The plant is set for $145 million in funding. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech's vaccine plant in Rwanda gets over Rwf180bn boost

Friday, May 31, 2024
The youth were urged to get tested regularly, practice safe sex, and stay informed in order to achieve Rwanda's goal of an AIDS-free generation.
Featured

[FEATURED] HIV/AIDS: RBC calls for testing, safety practices in nationwide prevention campaign

Wednesday, May 15, 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