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…
American social media star IShowSpeed has announced plans to visit mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park as part of his ongoing Africa tour. The popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer made the announcement after visiting South Africa, where he said his journey across the continent had officially begun. In a video shared on social media,…
Africa must urgently accelerate artificial intelligence skills development to remain competitive in the global economy, according to a new report by SAP. As AI adoption expands across industries, organizations on the continent face growing pressure to equip their workforce with relevant skills. Traditional IT expertise alone is no longer sufficient. Companies Shift Toward AI Upskilling…
Severe flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rainfall have killed at least 16 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province. In addition, the disaster has displaced hundreds of residents, authorities said. The floods struck the Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands district early on January 5, 2026. Days of heavy rain caused rivers and streams to overflow, sending…
The order, titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” instructs the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence agencies to develop a comprehensive space security strategy. It also calls for greater efficiency among private space contractors and promotes demonstrations of missile-defense systems under Trump’s “Golden Dome” initiative. ALSO READ: Nvidia Unveils Self-Driving Car Tech as AI Expansion Accelerates Changes to…
Nvidia has unveiled a new technology platform for self-driving cars as it pushes to embed artificial intelligence into more physical products. The announcement came at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Speaking at the event, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said the system, named Alpamayo, would bring advanced reasoning capabilities to autonomous…
Escalating violence in Sudan continues to place civilians at extreme risk. As a result, tens of thousands of people have fled their homes across the Kordofan region, the United Nations said on Tuesday. According to United Nations, fighting between October 25 and December 30 displaced about 65,000 people from multiple locations in Kordofan. Sharp Rise…
An oil storage facility in Russia’s Belgorod region exploded after a drone attack attributed to Ukrainian forces, regional authorities said on Tuesday. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod region, confirmed the incident in a statement shared on social media. Storage Tanks Catch Fire According to Gladkov, several fuel storage tanks caught fire following the explosion….
US President Donald Trump announced that interim authorities in Venezuela will transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. The crude, currently in storage and subject to US sanctions, will be sold at market prices, he said. Trump posted the announcement on his social media platform, characterising the plan…
