Month: September 2024

Current Situation of HIV/AIDS in Rwanda

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Rwanda has made remarkable progress in combating HIV/AIDS over the past few decades. As of 2024, the country continues to strengthen its response to the epidemic, focusing on prevention, treatment, care, and support for those living with HIV. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, and ongoing efforts are crucial to maintaining and furthering the gains made so far. HIV Prevalence in Rwanda The prevalence of HIV in Rwanda is relatively low compared to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), the national HIV prevalence rate stands…

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The State of Mental Health: A Global, African, and Rwandan Perspective

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Mental health is a critical component of overall well-being, yet it remains one of the most neglected areas of public health worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia affect over one billion people globally. Despite this staggering number, significant gaps in mental health services persist, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where about 75% of people with mental health conditions receive no treatment at all. Global Situation Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis, with increases in anxiety,…

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Mpox : La Situation Actuelle et les Efforts de Lutte en Afrique

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En Afrique, la situation de la maladie Mpox,  continue d’attirer l’attention des autorités de santé publique et des organismes internationaux. Plusieurs pays du continent, notamment la République Démocratique du Congo, le Nigéria, et le Ghana, continuent de signaler des cas sporadiques de la maladie, bien que les taux d’infection semblent être en baisse par rapport aux pics observés dans les années précédentes. Les autorités sanitaires africaines, en collaboration avec l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) et les Centres africains de contrôle et de prévention des maladies (CDC Afrique), multiplient les…

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Belgian Miss Ready to Help Revive ‘Miss Rwanda’ Pageant

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Belgian beauty queen Kenza Johanna Ameloot, who has Rwandan roots, is actively involved in charity work, particularly in providing medical treatment for underprivileged children suffering from cataracts. In addition, she has expressed her readiness to support efforts to bring back the Miss Rwanda pageant. Ameloot made these remarks on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, when discussing the possibility of reviving the Miss Rwanda competition and her willingness to contribute to its return. “I believe the Miss Rwanda pageant has greatly benefited young women in Rwanda, and I think it would be…

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CAF CL: Pyramids jet in ahead of APR clash

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The Egyptian football giants, Pyramids FC, have arrived in Kigali ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League encounter against Rwandan champions APR FC. The highly anticipated clash is set to take place at the Amahoro Stadium, with both teams vying for a spot in the next round of the prestigious African tournament. Pyramids FC, known for their robust squad and tactical prowess, touched down in Rwanda earlier today with a full squad, including key players who are expected to make a significant impact in the match. The team’s arrival has…

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‘Guerrilla projects’: Russia revels in US allegations of media warfare

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Public figures close to President Putin goad Washington after the DoJ alleged that RT is puppeteering social media influencers. Last week, the United States Department of Justice unsealed an indictment accusing a Tennessee-based company, believed to be Tenet Media, of accepting millions of dollars from the Russian state-owned media outlet RT and promoting “pro-Russia propaganda and disinformation across social media to US audiences”. Tenet was responsible for high-profile right-wing influencers, including Dave Rubin, Lauren Southern and Tim Pool. “Ukraine is the enemy of this country,” Pool angrily declared on his…

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La Corée du Nord lance de multiples “missiles balistiques de courte portée” dans la mer

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La Corée du Sud a annoncé que son voisin du Nord avait procédé jeudi matin au tir de “missiles balistiques de courte portée” en direction de la mer du Japon. Le dirigeant nord-coréen Kim Jong-un avait récemment déclaré vouloir renforcer l’arsenal nucléaire de son pays. La Corée du Nord a tiré jeudi 12 septembre de multiples “missiles balistiques de courte portée” en direction de la mer, a affirmé l’armée sud-coréenne, précisant analyser l’incident. Pyongyang a lancé de multiples “missiles balistiques de courte portée […] vers la mer de l’Est [appellation coréenne de la…

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Musanze: Nyuma yo kwizigamira asaga miliyoni 9, ku munsi wo kugabana baguye mu kantu

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Mu karere ka Musanze,mu murenge wa Shingiro, hari abaturage barenga 400, bari bibumbiye mu kimina cyo kwizigamira batunguwe no kuza kugabana amafaranga basanga umuyobozi wabo yatorokanye arenga miliyoni 9 maze bataha amara masa. Ubuyobozi bw’akarere buvuga ko bwinjiye mur’iki kibazo bufatanyije n’inzego z’ubugenzacyaha. Abarenga 400 bo mu kagali ka Gakingo, nibo bari bibumbiye mu kimina cyo kwizigama amafaranga yo kwishyura ubwisungane mu kwivuza, ayo kugura imbuto zo guhinga ndetse no kwikenura. Ku wa mbere nibwo bazindukiye aho iki kimina gikorera baje kugabana nuko batungurwa no gusanga umubitsi wabo ari nawe…

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Unmasking Hidden Wealth: Testimonies from Rwanda’s Mining Sector Reveal Depth of Illicit Financial Flows

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In Rwanda’s lush, mineral-rich landscapes, an industry thrives in silence and secrecy. The mining sector, a major contributor to the nation’s economy, has recently come under scrutiny as insiders and communities speak out about illicit financial flows (IFFs) that may be enabling tax evasion, corruption, and environmental destruction. This story brings to light the hidden impact of financial misconduct in the sector, featuring testimonies from those directly affected by these practices. The Testimony of a Former Mine Worker John (not his real name) worked as a site manager at one…

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Basabwe kunyomoza abatangaza ibihuha

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Umuryango utari uwa leta  w’abayamakuru baharanira amahoro “Paxpress” ufatanyije na “Africa check”, bafashe iya mbere mu guha ubumenyi nkenerwa abanyamakuru bubafasha kugenzura inkuru z’ibihuha binyuze mu mafoto n’amashusho mbere yo kubitangaza.  Aya mahugurwa yatanzwe nyuma y’aho hamaze iminsi ku mbuga nkoranyambaga hatambuka ibihuha, ababikora bakabitangaza bagamije kugira ababakurikira benshi bakirengagiza gukora itangazamakuru  rya kinyamwuga. Umuhuzabikorwa wa Paxpress, Albert Doudouin Twizerimana aganira n’abanyamakuru yabasabye ko bakwiye kujya banyomoza abatangaza amakuru y’ibihuha bitwaje ko bagamije gukurura ababakurikira, avuga ko umunyamakuru ukoze inkuru ye neza kinyamwuga nawe akurikirwa. Ati:”Umunyamakuru utangaza amakuru y’ibihuha abarimo…

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