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Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The National Association of Deaf Women (RNADW) will celebrate the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) from September 23 to 26.
Women

International week of the deaf honours Rwanda's achievements in advancing women, girls’ rights

Monday, September 23, 2024
The Summit of the Future can also serve as a platform to advance Africa's economic agenda.
Africa

Why the UN Summit of the Future must focus on Africa

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi
Health

Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Technicians install Starlink internet at a school in Rwanda. In mid 2023, Rwanda launched Starlink internet in 50 schools countrywide.
Technology

How Starlink internet has enhanced learning in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The total number of mpox cases in Africa has risen to 29,152, including 6,105 confirmed cases and 738 deaths, since the start of 2024. Courtesy
Africa

Mpox cases in Africa approach 30,000 mark

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups. Courtesy
Health

RBC confirms two new mpox cases, says sexual contact main driver of virus

Friday, September 20, 2024
Sheep and goats in Eastern Province. Rwanda is dealing with Rift Valley Fever under One Health approach to protect the life of animals and humans. FILE
Health

Rwanda tackles RVF using ‘One Health’ approach: success story from Ngoma District

Friday, September 20, 2024
The ongoing construction of Base-Butaro-Kidaho road by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) project in northern Rwanda. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

50 years of CRBC in Rwanda: How a Burera road project is poised to drive regional growth

Friday, September 20, 2024
The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an Mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda launches Mpox vaccination drive

Thursday, September 19, 2024
People with disabilieties during the meeting at Kanombe. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Employment challenges persist for people with disabilities despite policy safe guards

Friday, September 20, 2024
Rwanda's Ambassador to the US Mathilde Mukantabana addresses a delegation from the Congressional Chiefs of Staff Association during the event on September 17. Courtesy
International

Rwandan embassy in US hosts Congressional chiefs of staff

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Students from Destiny International School during the Gerayo amahoro campaign in Musanze District. Courtesy

Gerayo Amahoro and its public health significance

Thursday, September 19, 2024