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Officials had initially said two inmates were killed during a “premeditated sabotage” to escape from the Makala central prison in the capital Kinshasa.
Africa

DR Congo: 129 inmates killed in Makala prison break

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
DR Congo reported 35 new Mpox-related deaths.
Health

Congo reports 35 new Mpox deaths

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Gakenke residents during the ceremony on Tuesday, August 27. PHOTO BY FRANK NTARINDWA
Rwanda

Why Gakenke district leads in civil registration

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Minister of Local Governments Jean Claude Musabyimana addresses residents in Gakenke District. Courtesy
Rwanda

Citizens urged on timely registration of death, birth events

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Africa (CDC) has cautioned countries to be more vigilant on Mpox spread.
Health

Africa CDC warns countries to be vigilant as mpox spreads to 13 countries

Sunday, August 25, 2024
Dr Richard Mihigo, Senior Director at Gavi, speaks to the media.
Health

Vaccine shortage impedes Africa’s mpox response, warns Dr Mihigo

Friday, August 23, 2024
Christians seek healing at a waterfall in Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda has closed over 10000 churches that are not meeting minimum standards required by Rwanda Governance Board. Courtesy
Religion

Cultism in Rwanda: Dangerous worship practices spark debate on faith, safety

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the event at Norrsken in Kigali.
Featured

FEATURED: 3 teams awarded for telehealth innovation in abortion care at MoH, UNFPA hackathon

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Sudan declares cholera outbreak.
Africa

Sudan declares cholera outbreak

Sunday, August 18, 2024
Pakistan’s health ministry confirmed a case of mpox. Internet
Health

Mpox detected in Pakistan

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Health workers conduct the Covid 19 mass testing exercise in Kigali July 23, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Africa cannot continue to breed disease outbreaks

Friday, August 16, 2024
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Health

Mpox outbreak now a global health emergency: What you need to know

Thursday, August 15, 2024