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Rwanda takes seven migrants under US deportation deal: govt

East Coast Radio ·

"The first group of seven vetted migrants arrived in Rwanda in mid-August... Three of the individuals have expressed a desire to return to their home countries, while four wish to stay and build lives in Rwanda," government spokesperson Yolande...

Innovative financing can beat Africa's neglected tropical diseases

African Business · August 28, 2025

Across Africa, governments are navigating an increasingly difficult health financing landscape. Significant reductions in official development assistance (ODA) are placing added pressure on already stretched health budgets. At the same time,...

Rwanda kicks off digital ID as US Foods posts record sales

Coingeek · August 28, 2025

Homepage > News > Business > Rwanda kicks off digital ID as US Foods posts record sales Rwanda has started registering its citizens for the national digital ID, whose rollout is planned for 2026, local outlets report. Rwanda’s National...

Nwabali awaits medical clearance for W’Cup qualifiers

Punch · August 27, 2025

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is awaiting medical clearance to determine his availability for Chippa United’s league meeting with Orlando Pirates on Sunday and the Super Eagles’ crucial World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa,...

WHO boosts Africa's medicine self-reliance

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation ·

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has made strides towards developing sustainable self-reliance in the production of medicines on the African continent. These sentiments were shared by Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus, who said that with the...

4 Safari Experiences That Combine Wildlife and Wellness, According to a Travel Advisor

Travel + Leisure ·

A guided walk through the savanna landscape at Singita Grumeti in Tanzania. Ross Couper/Singita Grumeti Wellness safaris in Africa combine exciting wildlife encounters with restorative wellness practices to facilitate moments of personal...

Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda Take Bold Steps Toward Refugee Repatriation Amid Ongoing Challenges

Alexa.ng · August 27, 2025

In a significant development for regional stability in Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have initiated concrete measures to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of refugees, marking a pivotal step toward...

Rwanda’s Top Talents Return for High-Stakes “All Stars” Competition

KT Press Rwanda · August 26, 2025

1 KIGALI – Rwanda’s premier talent initiative, ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi, has launched its most anticipated season yet, pitting past winners against each other in an “All Stars Edition” for a shot at major prizes and career advancement. Now in its...

Resilience in Fragility: A Flower, Rwanda, and the Lesson of Survival

KT Press Rwanda · August 27, 2025

2 Imagine a flower growing out of concrete and stone This past weekend, I visited a relative in Gikondo – a Kigali city suburb, with my family. We often spend weekends with relatives, cherishing quality family time and reinforcing the bond that...

Chloé Dygert and Magnus Sheffield lead 23-rider US roster at Kigali Road Worlds

Cyclingnews · August 27, 2025

Chloé Dygert (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto) and Magnus Sheffield (Ineos Grenadiers) will lead Team USA in both the elite time trial and road race competitions at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, September 21-28. USPro road...

How Women’s Health Gaps Cost Lives And Trillions In Lost Productivity

Forbes ·

Afissa Usanase is a single mother of a two month old baby. She is just 17 years old. She dropped out from school due to her family's economic situation. For her, being a mother is having a child. In Rwandan culture, single mothers are considered...

Experts call for urgent adoption of ‘One Health’ to tackle challenges

The Citizen ·

Lusaka. Experts have urged Africa to adopt the One Health approach, which links human, animal, and environmental health, to address rising foodborne and zoonotic diseases. Speaking on behalf of Zambia’s Minister of Agriculture, Director of the...

Rwanda: abyss to bliss

Business Recorder · August 26, 2025

It was a bit more than three decades ago when Rwanda fell into the abyss of darkness. In April 1994, the unscrupulous Government led by the majority Hutu ethnic group killed an estimated over one million minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus in one...

Gilead expert calls for wider HIV PrEP uptake in Korea amid stigma, slow adoption

Korea Biomedical Review · August 29, 2025

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been hailed as one of the most effective tools in reducing new HIV infections worldwide. Yet in Korea, uptake has been slow, constrained by systemic barriers and lingering social stigma. While the Korea...

The Agreement To Deport Third Country Nationals: Uganda, South Sudan, And Rwanda’s Intentions

The Organization for World Peace · August 27, 2025

On 21 August 2025, Uganda made an agreement with the United States on accepting nationals from third countries’ deported asylum seekers. According to Al Jazeera, “[Kampala’s Foreign] Ministry said that the agreement is based on conditions that...

What fuels the stove, fires the change: rethinking cooking for health, empowerment and climate

Food and Agriculture Organization ·

Five hours. That's how long women in energy-poor households spend each day on cooking-related tasks—time not spent in school, earning income, or caring for themselves. Multiply that by 2.1 billion people still cooking with traditional fuels, this...

The unhealthy truth: Nigeria’s health, a prescription for prosperity

The Cable · August 26, 2025

Previously, I have argued that Nigeria’s path to lasting change rests on four foundational pillars: education, healthcare, the rule of law, and electricity. While all are essential, a robust healthcare system is a non-negotiable prerequisite for...

Tanzania using mass drug administration to fight neglected tropical diseases

Business and Financial Times · August 26, 2025

By Francis KOKUTSE Buoyed by the determination to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Tanzanian government has turned to the use of Mass Drug Administration especially in schools, and Faraja Lyamuya, focal person of the country’s NTD...

Tanzania’s School-Based Drug Program Targets Neglected Tropical Diseases

News Ghana · August 26, 2025

Tanzania has expanded mass drug administration in schools to combat neglected tropical diseases that affect hundreds of millions across Africa, showing measurable improvements in student health and attendance. The country’s integrated approach...

'World champion of changing plans' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot reverses decision, will race World Championships in Rwanda

Cycling Weekly · August 26, 2025

Tour de France Femmes winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has announced that she will take part in the upcoming UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda after all. The 33-year-old, who’s performance at women’s cycling’s biggest event was nothing short of...