Medical outreach by Rwandan peacekeepers benefits 600 displaced persons in South Sudan

Reimagining Global Finance: ActionAid Rwanda Calls for Justice in Climate and Debt Crisis.

13 As climate change intensifies and debt burdens tighten public finances across the Global South, a renewed push for climate justice took place in Kigali. A high-level breakfast dialogue convened by ActionAid Rwanda this June 27, brought together...

Rwanda’s Kagame reappears after health rumours denied

Kigali – Rwandan President Paul Kagame met a former Nigerian leader on Tuesday as his office denied rumours that he was sick following a prolonged absence from public appearances. Kagame, 67, had not been seen in public since June 6, as evidenced...

The United Nations political declaration on non-communicable diseases and mental health needs a just and action driven approach

Alison Cox, policy and advocacy director1, Alessandro L Gallina, senior policy manager2, Karen Milton, past president3, Laurent Huber, executive director4, Sonali Johnson, head of knowledge5, Antonis A Kousoulis, director of partnerships6, Samhita...

Rwanda: Victoire Ingabire Must Not Suffer the Fate of Kizito Mihigo

Kizito Mihigo and Victoire Ingabire both challenged Rwanda's foundational genocide narrative. He died in jail, and she is now in custody. On June 19, Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire was once again arrested in Rwanda. She and gospel...

Africa’s Mpox crisis intensifies as WHO renews global public health emergency

By Nana Karikari, Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning to the global community. Mpox (formerly monkeypox), remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern...

Rwanda Denies President Paul Kagame Is Seriously Sick

A statement circulating online claiming that Rwandan President Paul Kagame is seriously ill and under intensive medical care has now been confirmed as fake. The statement, which appeared to be issued by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Monday, 23...

DOJ Unleashes Largest Medical Fraud Raid in U.S. History—Over $14 Billion Targeted, Hundreds Arrested

President Trump’s Justice Department has executed the largest health care fraud takedown in U.S. history, charging over 300 people and uncovering billions in attempted theft of taxpayer-funded medical programs. Key Facts: 324 individuals,...

Rwanda: Rumours Over President Kagame’s Health Met With Military Denial as Ethnic Tensions Resurface Online

Kigali, Rwanda – Amid growing speculation over the health of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has publicly denied the authenticity of a viral statement circulating on social media that claimed the president was in...

Marburg Virus Disease: Persistent Global Threat and Legal Preparedness

Abstract Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg Virus (MARV), a member of the Filoviridae family closely related to Ebola virus. Since its initial identification in 1967, MVD has caused multiple outbreaks...

Rwanda denies rumours President Kagame is sick

The Rwandan government on Tuesday denied rumours that President Paul Kagame was sick following his absence from public appearances in recent weeks. Kagame, 67, has not been seen in public since June 6, as evidenced by his X account, generating...

Trump Draws Line: “Protect the Kids”—Hospitals Face Punishment for Gender Treatments

The Trump administration is considering cutting federal funds to hospitals that provide hormone therapy or transition-related surgeries to minors, escalating federal pressure on such programs. Several major children’s hospitals have yet to respond...

How a Northeastern grad student from Rwanda is uplifting Maine’s immigrant communities

Rwandan Northeastern graduate student Germain Mucyo builds community in Maine through tech, mentorship and immigrant advocacy. Germain Mucyo volunteers with Maine Initiatives, a nonprofit that supports social, economic and environmental justice...

Health of President Kagame: Rwandan Government Denies Rumours, But Public Doubts Remain

For several days now, social media has been awash with speculation that Rwandan President Paul Kagame is seriously ill—or even dead. The rumours intensified after nearly three weeks without any public appearance by the Head of State. His last...

How Trump's megabilll could affect Medicaid and who could lose coverage

As Republicans work to pass President Donald Trump's reconciliation bill by his July 4 deadline, many are worried about the changes that could be coming to Medicaid. Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program for disabled and...

Reimagining Global Finance: Kigali Dialogue Calls for Justice, Not Aid, in Climate and Debt Crisis

7 As climate change intensifies and debt burdens tighten public finances across the Global South, a renewed push for justice took centre stage in Kigali. A high-level breakfast dialogue convened by ActionAid Rwanda this June 27, brought together...

Rwanda seeks to elevate aquatics through regular officiating clinic

Kigali Declaration Fuels Africa’s Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

Africa’s fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is gaining ground, with over 80 countries and organizations uniting under the Kigali Declaration to tackle these debilitating conditions. Marking its third anniversary on June 23, 2025, the...

Intron’s Voice AI Models Transform Justice, Healthcare and Customer Service Across Africa

Africa-focused voice technology company Intron is redefining how courts, hospitals, and businesses operate across the continent with its proprietary Sahara voice AI models, which outperform global rivals in recognising African accents and speech...

DRC and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict

WASHINGTON, United States — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Friday signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decades-long deadly fighting in eastern Congo while helping the U.S. government and American companies...