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President Paul Kagame meets with his French counterpart President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Francophonie Summit, on Saturday, October 5. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Macron reiterate need to address root causes of insecurity in region

On the sidelines of the Francophonie Summit, President Paul Kagame on Saturday, October 5, met with President Emmanuel Macron of France for a discussion on issues of mutual interest, including the

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Rwanda is set to apply antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in response to the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. COURTESY

What is Remdesivir, the drug Rwanda will use for Marburg virus response?

Rwanda is set to apply antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in response to the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak after American biopharmaceutical company Gilead – its

Saturday, October 05, 2024

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) postponed the hearing of a case challenging DR Congo's admission to the East African Community (EAC) on Friday, October 4. Courtesy

Regional court postpones case challenging DR Congo’s admission to EAC

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) sitting in Arusha, Tanzania, on Friday, October 4, postponed the hearing of a case challenging DR Congo's admission to the East African Community (EAC) so

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Prime Energy's engineer gives a tour of Mukungwa II to investors during the company's Investor Day in Musanze District in the Northern Province. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.

Why Prime Energy Plc is issuing a green bond

Prime Energy Plc has kicked off investor roadshows as it looks to attract investors for its inaugural green bond worth Rwf9.5 billion, the first-ever bond to be issued by any firm in Rwanda. The

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Left to right: Lejone Mpotjoane, Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, and Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Lesotho, signed the agreement. The signing ceremony in Maseru was witnessed by Prime Minister Samuel Matekane of the Kingdom of Lesotho and Rwanda's Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente.

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Lesotho sign general cooperation agreement

Eye care professionals in Peru build sight-saving skills during an on-site hospital training led by Orbis in 2023. Photo: Geoff Oliver Bugbee

Rwanda to host Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in 2025

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pose for a photo as they joined other leaders for a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, on Friday, October 4. All photos by Village Urugwiro.

PHOTOS: Kagame, First Lady attend dinner hosted by French president

RIB Secretary General Jeannot Ruhunga speaks during the general assembly on Friday, October 4.

Investigators urged to ‘outsmart criminals’ by using advanced technology

Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana officially confirmed Marburg virus disease in Rwanda on Friday, September 27. Courtesy

Rwanda intensifies efforts to prevent Marburg virus ‘export’

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Kagame, Macron reiterate need to address root causes of insecurity in region

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Denolly face Neuchrist in back-to-back Rwanda Open M25 final

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What is Remdesivir, the drug Rwanda will use for Marburg virus response?

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Songs of the week: Israel Mbonyi, Platini P drop new hits

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Regional court postpones case challenging DR Congo’s admission to EAC

How Rwanda detected the first Marburg virus cases

Friday, October 04, 2024

Rwanda's battle against Marburg virus: A story of resilience, compassion, and hope

Friday, October 04, 2024

A health worker administers a vaccine. American pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences will donate thousands of vials of its antiviral drug remdesivir to Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Marburg virus: Gilead confirms remdesivir drug donation to Rwanda

Friday, October 04, 2024

A group of tourists during a visit to Cyamudongo, a fragmented forest near Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda Development Board and the Ministry of Health reaffirmed their commitment to ensure the safety and security of tourists and investors in the country on September 27. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO

Rwanda reassures tourists, investors on Marburg safety measures

Friday, October 04, 2024

A screengrab from a video of the boat that sank in Lake Kivu, killing dozens of passengers on Thursday, October 3 in eastern DR Congo.

Lake Kivu boat accident: Death toll rises to 78

Friday, October 04, 2024

The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, meets medical personnel to console with them after losing colleagues to the Marburg virus on Tuesday, October 1. Photo: Courtesy.

Eight key questions about the Marburg virus answered

Friday, October 04, 2024

Minister of Environment, Valentine Uwamariya and Martina Fors Mohlin, Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of Sweden in Kigali during the signing ceremony on Thursday, October 3. Courtesy

Rwanda, Sweden sign deal to mobilise climate finance through carbon market

Friday, October 04, 2024

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana revealed that Rwanda is expecting around 5,000 doses of Remdesivir for emergency treatment of patients that are highly in need. Courtesy

Rwanda ‘expecting’ antiviral drug for Marburg virus

Thursday, October 03, 2024

Former RPA fighters during a morale bosting session during the Liberation War in 1990s. File

Patriotism Day: Rwandans reflect on lessons learned, struggle ahead

Brazil eliminates elephantiasis as public health problem

Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Kagame, First Lady in Paris ahead of La Francophonie summit

Mobile subscriptions grow by 16% in quarter 2

Gasogi United player arrested for blackmailing, cyberstalking

VIDEO: Shaffy on preparing the next AI-savvy generation through education

Thursday, October 03, 2024

VIDEO: Expert on adoption, downside of AI

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

VIDEO: Must-see weekend events for sports and entertainment

Friday, September 20, 2024

VIDEO: What you need to know about termination of land ownership contracts

Thursday, September 19, 2024

A screenshot of the accident in Lake Kivu when a Congolese boat MV Merdi from Minova, in South Kivu Province, capsized some 300 meters before docking at Goma on Thursday. Internet

DR Congo: Lake Kivu shipwreck leaves at least 23 dead

Thursday, October 03, 2024

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed his long-serving spy chief Gen Akol Koor Kuc.

South Sudan: President Kiir dismisses long-serving National Security Services chief

Thursday, October 03, 2024

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana breifs journaalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday. Courtesy

Marburg virus: Vaccine development underway

Thursday, October 03, 2024

Five patients who had been suspected of contracting Marburg virus disease have tested negative. File

Five patients test negative for Marburg virus, 410 contacts under monitoring

Thursday, October 03, 2024

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