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Rwanda-backed rebels massacred civilians in Congo, Human Rights Watch says
The Gazette - Colorado
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(Reuters) -Rwanda-backed M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in July, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Wednesday that highlighted how violence remains elevated despite the U.S.- and Qatar-backed...
Rwandan firms sign agreements in Doha
Gulf Times
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August 20, 2025
A signing ceremony at Abela Qatar International headquarters, on August 17, has brought together Rwanda Medical Supply (RMS), Labophar Ltd, and Philex Pharmaceuticals to formalise two agreements, a statement from the Embassy of Rwanda to Qatar...
Gilead expert calls for wider HIV PrEP uptake in Korea amid stigma, slow adoption
Korea Biomedical Review
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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...
Exploring Psychosocial and Economic Support for Children with HIV/AIDS: Perspectives of Health and Community Workers in the Katuba Health Zone, Lubumbashi
Dove Medical Press
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August 22, 2025
Introduction The global response to HIV, which has spanned several decades,1,2 is currently at an inflection point. By 2023, the number of individuals receiving life-saving antiretroviral therapy had reached nearly 31 million, while the number of...
Togo's National Assembly and Ministry of Health tackle substandard medicine
CNBC Africa
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August 21, 2025
The alarming proliferation of substandard medicines poses a grave threat to public health, with an estimated $30 billion in fake drug trades occurring worldwide, significantly impacting the African continent. Foulo Basse, President and CEO of the...
Africa Green Opportunity Index: AGESI’s new lens for sustainable investment
Peoples Gazette
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August 29, 2025
For decades, the dominant narrative surrounding Africa in global investment circles has been one of risk management. However, a confluence of global megatrends and unique continental advantages is forcing a fundamental reassessment. The global...
Hugo Broos reveals why Mamelodi Sundowns stars are absent from Bafana Bafana lineup
IOL
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August 29, 2025
When Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos announced his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, it may have raised a few eyebrows to see a number of key Mamelodi Sundowns names missing. CAF Group C leaders Bafana will take on Lesotho on...
Center Drives Landmark Law Expanding Health Care Access for Adolescents in Rwanda
Center for Reproductive Rights
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August 21, 2025
On August 4, the Rwandan parliament passed the Law Regulating Healthcare Services, making key reforms that broaden access to sexual and reproductive health care. The law lowers the age of consent for accessing health services, including sexual and...
Analysis: Rwanda MPC raises MPR by 25bps to 6.75%
CNBC Africa
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August 21, 2025
In a move that caught many market watchers by surprise, Rwanda's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised its main policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%. This unexpected decision comes at a time when economic analysts were largely expecting a more...
Human Rights Watch Reports Mass Killings By Rwanda-Backed Rebels In Congo
StratNews Global
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August 21, 2025
Home Africa Human Rights Watch Reports Mass Killings By Rwanda-Backed Rebels In Congo The report included interviews with civilians that HRW said had survived the killings, elaborating on how the attacks had taken place. M23 rebels backed by...
DR Congo to Benefit from Rwanda’s First Health Bond
KT Press Rwanda
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August 20, 2025
2 KIGALI, Rwanda – Africa Medical Supplier PLC (AMS), Rwanda’s leading medical products distributor, has successfully launched the country’s first corporate health bond, which was fully subscribed, marking a milestone for Rwanda’s healthcare...
African countries that have become wellness hotspots in 2025
AOL
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Wellness travel keeps gaining momentum, and Africa has positioned itself as a standout choice for those seeking renewal. Each destination across the continent offers its own character, shaped by nature, culture, and tradition. Travelers find...
Windhoek, Swakopmund attracting foreign millionaires
Windhoek Observer
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Chamwe Kaira Windhoek and Swakopmund are expected to see a rise in high-net-worth residents over the next decade, alongside Mombasa in Kenya, according to Henley & Partners’ Africa Wealth Report 2025. The report highlighted Namibia’s lack of...
Over 500 UN employees urge rights chief to designate Gaza as genocide
Press TV
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A large group of UN staff at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have formally urged chief Volker Turk to explicitly describe the Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip as ongoing genocide. In a letter, they said the...
Ethiopia Prioritizes Eye Care as Key National Health Initiative, Says Ministry
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 20, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia's Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to eye care, designating it a national health priority. During the inaugural ceremony of Ethiopia’s first Pediatric Eye Care Unit at Alert...
world Rwanda-backed rebels massacred civilians in Congo, Human Rights Watch says
Asiaone
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August 20, 2025
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in July, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Wednesday (Aug 20) that highlighted how violence remains elevated despite the US- and Qatar-backed peace...
Despite Peace Accords, Rwanda-Backed Rebels Kill 140 Civilians in DR Congo
HumAngle
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August 20, 2025
The M23 rebels, a militant group backed by Rwanda, have been accused of killing civilians aimlessly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). According to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), published on Wednesday, Aug. 20, the rebels...
Woman is tied between two trees and gang-raped by six men while dozens of women and children are slaughtered in horrific new outbreak of Rwanda-Congo rebel violence
Daily Mail
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August 20, 2025
Women gang-raped and tied between trees, civilians executed with machetes, hospitals stormed, and children slaughtered with their bodies dumped into rivers. This is the grim reality in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a...
Factors Associated with Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among Women Attending Outpatient Department in a Rural District Hospital in Uganda. A Cross-Sectional Study
Dove Medical Press
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August 20, 2025
Jimmy Ekinu,1 Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua,2 Elizabeth Icodu,1 Hellen Akurut,1 Olympia Olivia Akot,1 Steven Oder,1 John Micheal Opinya,1 Tonny Egau,1 David Aderu,3 Moses Eremu,4 James Daniel Odongo,5 Walter Dreak Erabu,5 Ronald Opito1 1Department of...
Rwandan e-motorbike maker Ampersand secures funding for East African expansion
Technext
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August 15, 2025
Rwandan-based electric motorbike manufacturer Ampersand has raised an undisclosed fee in a funding round. The new fund, which represents fresh working capital, will allow the company to expand its operations across East Africa. The round was...