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State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 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 veterinarian conducts vaccination against Black Quarter and Anthrax in Rusizi District. Courtesy Photo
Health

Rwanda expands disease tracking to include animals and wildlife

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Nature has endowed every human and living organism with a defense mechanism called the immune system, which helps prevent and control infections. Internet Photo

Boost your immunity: A guide to fighting disease in a toxic world

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Olivier Kamana, addresses delegates at a side event of the 21st  Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform.
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Experts urge gender-inclusive resilience in Africa’s agri-food systems

Friday, October 31, 2025
Presentation by Cyprien Nshimiyimana, Strategy and Policy Analyst at Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, on shaping the trajectory through supporting governments on AI and machine learning. Courtesy photos
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Press release: Africa Health Security Accelerator launched to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Fatuma Ndangiza, an EALA MP from Rwanda
Health

Rwandan MP leads bid for universal healthcare in East Africa

Thursday, October 09, 2025
Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Rwanda’s Minister of Health.
Health

Rwandan health minister among TIME100 influential figures

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Workers at Rwanda's Nyakabingo, Africa's largest producer of Tungsten. A new deal between Rwanda and DR Congo is expected to see the two countries partner in the mining sector.
Economy

Rwanda-DR Congo: New deal for major economic partnerships in pipeline

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Cross-border traders at La Petite Barriere, the border between Rwanda and DR Congo in Rubavu District. File photo
Health

12 African countries agree to intensify cross-border collaborations to tackle disease outbreaks

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo's Minister of Foreign Affairs Therese Kayikwamba Wagner during the meeting in Luanda on Tuesday July 30,2024
Africa

Angola withdraws from mediation of DR Congo crisis

Monday, March 24, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo at the inaugural conference and exhibition to advance biosafety and biosecurity in Rwanda on Friday, January 17. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Kigali: A look at first biosafety, biosecurity conference and exhibition

Thursday, January 23, 2025