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In 1994, the Genocide against the Tutsi happened while the UN had peacekeepers on the ground. File
Editorial

The UN must seize the opportunity to reform

Monday, June 08, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks at the opening of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

Kagame: Africa must act together, not merely analyse global crises

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Washing hands properly with soap and water is the most effective method.
Health

Experts warn decline in hand hygiene may increase infection risks

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr Sania Nishtar. Courtesy
Health

Gavi boss on Rwanda’s potential as a 'hub for pandemic response'

Friday, April 24, 2026
Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi.
Health

Rwanda to help shape WHO Africa health strategy — Regional Director

Thursday, April 23, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
Students hold portraits of the heroes of Nyange during a commemoration event at GS Nyange in Ngororero District. Courtesy

When courage calls: Lessons from Rwanda’s heroes

Friday, January 30, 2026
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International

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization

Friday, January 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed to order the United States’ withdrawal from dozens of UN-affiliated bodies and multilateral groups.

From aid to absence: Africa after America’s retreat

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A medic administers a Covid-19 vaccine in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

What to know about Rwanda’s $500 million plan for future pandemics

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
A medic administers a COVID-19 vaccine in Bugesera on March 10, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why are the next 5 years crucial in global health? How do we fund health?

Thursday, December 11, 2025
An artist's impression of the National Veterinary Reference Laboratory, a high-security biosafety level three (BSL-3) facility, that is under construction in Rubirizi, Kicukiro Distict. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda to set up $24m lab to detect, respond to zoonotic diseases

Wednesday, November 19, 2025