NISR’s annual report, the Statistical Year Book 2025, shows that 24.9 percent of all women who gave birth in 2024 underwent a caesarean section. Out of more than 336,000 women who gave birth, over 83,000 required surgical delivery. Medical experts explain that a caesarean section is often necessary when normal delivery puts the life of…
A report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) shows that 572 children have died from malaria in the past five years. The data highlights the continued threat malaria poses to public health, especially among children. Malaria Deaths Among Children Under Five Since 2019, malaria has claimed the lives of many children under…
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health to Analyze Medical Data OpenAI has launched a new version of ChatGPT called ChatGPT Health in the United States.The tool is designed to analyze medical documents and provide detailed health-related responses. However, digital rights advocates have raised concerns about the privacy of personal health data shared with the platform. How ChatGPT…
Artificial Intelligence is changing how people work and earn money.In 2026, AI tools are no longer only for big companies.Many individuals now use AI to create income from home. People with and without technical skills are benefiting.AI makes work faster, cheaper, and more efficient. Below are the main ways people are earning money using Artificial…
Iran internet shutdown protests escalated on Friday as authorities imposed severe nationwide internet restrictions. The government aimed to curb expanding demonstrations driven by soaring inflation and economic hardship. As a result, Iran became largely cut off from the outside world. Phone calls failed to connect, several flights were cancelled, and local news websites updated only…
As evening falls across the United States, protests continue nationwide after two shootings involving federal immigration officers within two days. On Thursday afternoon, U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and wounded a man and a woman in Portland, Oregon. This followed the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, one day…
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 United States has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visa categories to Tanzanian citizens, effective January 1, 2026. The announcement was made by the US Embassy in Tanzania on January 8, 2026. The decision follows Presidential Proclamation No. 10998, signed by President Donald Trump. According to the embassy, the suspension affects several non-immigrant and…
A 37-year-old woman from Gisagara District died after lightning struck her home. Two other people were injured in separate incidents in the same district. The woman lived in Nyanza Sector. The injured victims live in Muganza Sector. ALSO READ: How Rwanda Can Turn IShowSpeed’s Visit Into a Global Tourism Breakthrough Incident Occurred During Heavy Night…
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump is actively discussing the possibility of the United States purchasing Greenland, citing national security concerns linked to the Arctic region. Speaking to reporters on January 7, 2026, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the discussions involve Trump and his national security team. She emphasized that…
