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Hudson Kuteesa

The New Times

How Rwanda detected the first Marburg virus cases

Friday, October 04, 2024

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana said that healthcare workers account for more than 80 percent of the confirmed cases of the Marburg virus disease.

80% of Marburg cases are healthcare workers, says minister

Thursday, October 03, 2024

A screenshot of the accident in Lake Kivu when a Congolese boat MV Merdi from Minova, in South Kivu Province, capsized some 300 meters before docking at Goma on Thursday. Internet

DR Congo: Lake Kivu shipwreck leaves at least 23 dead

Thursday, October 03, 2024

The Marburg virus originated from the German city of Marburg in 1967

Explainer: The origin of Marburg virus, name and nature

Thursday, October 03, 2024

President Paul Kagame and his host President Edgars Rinkēvičs address journalists during a joint press conference on Wednesday, October 2. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Latvian president talk economic, political cooperation

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana briefs journalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday, September 29. He said that the Ministry is closely monitoring over 300 individuals identified as contacts of the confirmed Marburg virus cases. Courtesy

Marburg: Govt monitoring over 300 contacts of infected people

Sunday, September 29, 2024

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), most outbreaks of Marburg disease have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Marburg: How past outbreaks unfolded

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Members of the Network of International Non-Governmental Organisations in Rwanda during their strategy launch on Thursday, September 26. Photo: Emmanuel Dushimimana.

NGOs in Rwanda talk “decolonisation of aid”

Thursday, September 26, 2024

An iPhone or a different type of cell phone can be used in hybrid warfare, which is a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic warfare. Courtesy

Are phones, other e-gadgets now potential warfare explosives?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers remarks after his re-elections during FIFA Congress in Kigali on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Why Rwanda is a top destination for events, conferences

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Islamic Cultural Centre located in the Nyamirambo Sector of Kigali, is home to one of the largest mosques in Rwanda, established in 1979

Top seven religious tourism sites in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev Justin Welby and other Reverands inaugurate the covenant place at Gahini in Kayonza District on February 18, 2017. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Can religious tourism in Rwanda generate millions?

Friday, September 20, 2024

Six convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,Innocent Sagahutu, Francois Xavier Nzuwonemeye, Prosper Mugiraneza, Alphonse Nteziryayo, Andre Ntagerura, Protais Zigiranyirazo.

Activists condemn ‘negative solidarity’ as Kinshasa readies to host Genocide convicts

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Residents ride GURARIDE bicycles near City of Kigali head offices in 2022. Guraride, a local start-up that owns Guraride project in Kigali. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Is bike sharing an unrealistic business model in Rwanda?

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Some public buses transport passengers in Kigali. Kigali City will launch a pilot for the Dedicated Bus Lane (DBL) system within the next six months.Photo by Sam Mgendahimana

Kigali: Five ways bus lanes will improve public transport

Monday, September 16, 2024

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe, DR Congo's Minister of Foreign Affairs Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Angolan foreign minister Tete Antonio during the meeting in Luanda on Saturday, September 14. Courtesy

Rwanda, DR Congo foreign ministers meet again in Angola

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Gao Zhiqiang, the Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Chinese Embassy (R) addresses journalists as Ambassador Wang Xuekun, the envoy of China to Rwanda looks on. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Chinese diplomat on Rwanda’s honey export protocol, railway project

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Ambassador Wang Xuekun, the envoy of China to Rwanda, addresses journalists in Kigali on Tuesday, September 10. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Explainer: Why China elevated Rwanda to “comprehensive strategic partner”

Tuesday, September 10, 2024