A Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda has killed 11 people. Health officials are investigating its source. The virus, with a fatality rate of up to 88%, resembles Ebola. Rwanda has confirmed 36 cases so far. Twenty-five patients are currently in isolation. Rwanda has launched a vaccination campaign against the virus. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana announced […]
Paul Kagame sworn in for 4th presidential term. Paul Kagame, The president of Rwanda, sworn in for a further five years after receiving more than 99% of the vote in a poll conducted in July. He dominated the nation since the genocide in 1994. Following his overwhelming victory in last month’s elections, Rwanda’s President Paul […]
Rwanda has closed more than 4,000 churches over the past month. This is a major safety initiative for failing to meet health and safety standards. These closures primarily affected small Pentecostal churches and some mosques, many of which were operating in unconventional locations like caves or riverbanks. Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana clarified […]
