Havana, Cuba The government of Cuba has received the remains of 32 of its soldiers who were killed during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month. The bodies were flown into José Martí International Airport in Havana on January 15, 2026, where they…
A female mountain gorilla in Virunga National Park, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has given birth to rare twin babies, an unusual event among this endangered species. Mountain gorillas are among the world’s rarest primates and are mainly found in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Experts…
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has launched a new initiative to provide Hepatitis B vaccination to all newborns. The vaccine is administered within 24 hours of birth, giving infants early protection against liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus. Protecting Newborns from Liver Disease Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection that can lead…
The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has announced the rollout of a new home-based cervical cancer self-screening program, allowing women to test themselves from the comfort of their homes without visiting health facilities. The initiative aims to expand access to screening services, promote early detection, and address long-standing challenges such as stigma, fear, and limited access…
Nyungwe National Park, located in southwestern Rwanda, is one of Africa’s largest and most pristine montane rainforests, renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity. Established as a national park in 2004, it spans 1,019 square kilometers and has become a premier destination for eco-tourism, offering trekking, birdwatching, and primate tracking experiences. Biodiversity: A Living Treasure Nyungwe boasts…
AI-generated music, paintings, and literature are sparking heated debates in creative industries. Some artists embrace the technology as a tool, while others see it as a threat. “AI is like a new paintbrush,” said James Lee, a digital artist. “It doesn’t replace creativity, it expands it.” But musicians and writers fear their originality is at…
