Rwanda has begun administering the Marburg vaccination beginning with frontline healthcare workers, with the country’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, YvanButera, also receiving the…
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How Rwanda Emerged Among Top Global Performers in Inaugural World Bank B-READY Report
by Edmund Kagire 9:51 amRwanda has once again demonstrated its commitment to business excellence, achieving impressive results in the newly launched World Bank Business Ready (B-READY) Report unveiled today, solidifying its position as a…
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Rwanda Safe For Tourism, Business Despite Marburg Outbreak- RDB Reassures
by Edmund Kagire 8:21 amRwanda remains safe for travel, tourism and business, despite a recent outbreak of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), which the Ministry of Health says is contained. Following reports of a…
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President Kagame, European Council President Charles Michel Hold Talks In Paris
by Edmund Kagire 6:51 amPresident Paul Kagame on Thursday evening in Paris, France, met and held talks with European Council President Charles Michel, ahead of the 19th Summit of La Francophonie. According to the…
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President Kagame, First Lady In Paris For 19th Francophonie Summit As Key Meetings Open
by Edmund Kagire 6:25 pmPresident Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Thursday arrived in Paris, France where they join other Heads of State and Government for the 19th Summit of La Francophonie…
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New UK Envoy To Rwanda Speaks Out On the Fate Of UK-Rwanda Deal, ‘Strong’ Bilateral Ties
by Edmund Kagire 2:46 pmThe new United Kingdom High Commissioner to Rwanda, Alison Thorpe, has spoken out on key issues regarding relations between her country and Rwanda, following key developments over the first couple…
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Rwanda Reports More Marburg Cases As Death Toll Reaches 11, Scare Reported In Germany
by Edmund Kagire 5:37 amRwanda’s Ministry of Health on Wednesday confirmed more cases of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), with seven more cases reported and one more fatality, bringing the total cases to 36…
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“We Do Not Take This Moment For Granted”- President Kagame On Latvia Honouring Genocide Victims
by Edmund Kagire 6:09 pmPresident Paul Kagame has commended Latvia for its commitment and thoughtfulness to honour victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi by putting up a commemorative plaque, pointing out that…
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“Rwanda And Latvia Share Strong Bonds of Friendship”-President Kagame [PHOTOS]
by Edmund Kagire 2:54 pmPresident Paul Kagame on Wednesday embarked on the second day of his visit to Latvia, held talks with his host, President Edgars Rinkēvičs, with whom they discussed ways of partnering…
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UPDATED: President Kagame Arrives In Latvia On First Official Visit By An African President
by Edmund Kagire 6:27 pmPresident Paul Kagame this Tuesday arrived in the Latvian capital Riga to kick off a three-day official visit, the first by an African Head of State to the East European…
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Marburg Death Toll Reaches Nine As Cases Increase To 27
by Edmund Kagire 10:37 pmRwanda’s Ministry of Health has reported one more Marburg virus disease fatality, bringing the number of deaths to 9. The Ministry said on Monday confirmed cases had reached 27, with…
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President Paul Kagame has continued making changes in key ministries and government institutions as he gets on with the new five year term with fresh blood, including youthful appointees to…