East Africa

Rwanda: From Motorist to Comedian – Up and Close With Mitsutsu

[ad_1] The name 'Mitsutsu' has become familiar in the comedy industry and, in the short spell he has been in the game, he is regarded as one of the most prominent comedians in the country. His fame possibly surprises those who worked with him when he was a taxi moto operator in Ngoma District, Eastern Province. It's a job he did not despise but instead valued as a crucial source of income for many families, including his own. However, it […]

October 10, 2024 3

Entertainment

Rwanda: Kwita Izina 2024 Postponed

[ad_1] Rwanda Development Board on Tuesday, October 8, announced the postponement of Kwita Izina 2024. A related public notice indicated that a new date would be communicated. Public Notice: Rwanda Development Board announces postponement of Kwita Izina 2024 pic.twitter.com/wbDeujK3iv-- Rwanda Development Board (@RDBrwanda) October 8, 2024 Twenty-two mountain gorillas born in the last 12 months were to be named during the 20th Kwita Izina ceremony, which was earlier scheduled to take place on October 18, marking the 20th anniversary of […]

October 10, 2024 4

Entertainment

Uganda: Actor Daniel Kaluuya Honoured With Statue in London

[ad_1] Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya has been celebrated with a statue in Leicester Square depicting his acclaimed performance in psychological horror film Get Out. Ugandan-British actor Daniel Kaluuya has been honoured with a statue in London's Leicester Square, becoming the latest film star to receive this tribute. The 35-year-old actor was recognised for his role in the film, "Get Out," a satirical horror movie that rotates around racism in American marriages. The film was a significant success, grossing over £190 […]

October 10, 2024 3

News

Rwanda: Fact Sheet – HHS Actions to Support Response to Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda

[ad_1] U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFact SheetOctober 7, 2024 On September 27, 2024, the Republic of Rwanda's Ministry of Health reported cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in seven districts around the country and declared an outbreak. As of October 6, 2024, Rwanda has reported 49 cases and 12 deaths from MVD. The United States is taking a whole of government approach, working in partnership with the government of Rwanda, WHO, Africa CDC, and other international partners to […]

October 10, 2024 4

Entertainment

Uganda: Lydia Mugambi’s Artistic Legacy Celebrated in Solo Show

[ad_1] The selected artworks in the exhibition Imparted Impressions depict the artist's distinctive style of painting influenced by European modernist art making techniques but also a delicate sense of freedom in choice of material, composition and subject matter. To say that Lydia Mugambi is one of the senior underrated artists in Uganda is not an understatement. This is mostly because her name has not made waves like some of her contemporaries like, Theresa Musoke who graduated from Margret Trowell School […]

October 10, 2024 3

News

Tanzania: Life Changing Experiences You Can Only Have in Tanzania

[ad_1] Tanzania with its amazing combination of wild African animals, tropical beaches, rich history and culture, unique and awe-inspiring experiences, visiting Tanzania will present you with life-changing experiences you will never forget. For instance, visiting Lake Natron. Sitting at the lowest point of the Great Rift Valley and believed to be the world's most caustic body of water, Lake Natron presents some of the most unusual and dramatic scenery in Tanzania. The remote and scorching region at the foothills of […]

October 9, 2024 5

Africa

Africa CDC Boss Challenges ‘Unfair’ U.S. Travel Notice to Rwanda Over Marburg

[ad_1] The Director General of Africa CDC, Dr. Jean Kaseya, on Wednesday, October 9, said that the decision by the US to issue a travel notice to Rwanda due to the Marburg outbreak is unfair and unacceptable. ALSO READ: WHO seeks $7.7m to support Rwanda's Marburg outbreak response The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday, October 8, issued a level 3 travel notice for the country and said next week it will begin screening travelers who have […]

October 9, 2024 2

Entertainment

Rwanda: Minister Umutoni Calls for Stronger Collaboration in African Cinema Industry

[ad_1] Rwandan Minister of State for Youth and Arts, Sandrine Umutoni, has emphasised on the need for greater collaboration in Africa's film industry. Umutoni was speaking at the the second edition of Africa Cinema Summit taking place in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday, October 8. The event aims at bridging the gap by promoting collaborations, innovation, and sustainable growth within the African cinema industry. ALSO READ: Key highlights that shaped Rwandan cinema Umutoni commended Africa's rich history of storytelling, noting how […]

October 9, 2024 2

News

Rwanda: Kiyovu’s Mbirizi On Trials At Al-Merrikh

[ad_1] Kiyovu Sports winger Eric Mbirizi is in Mauritania for trials with Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh SC. The Burundi international joined the Green Baggies in August as a free agent in the June-July transfer window but he is considering his future elsewhere as the club remains banned by world football governing body (FIFA) from registering new players. Times Sport can confirm that Mbirizi is with Al-Merrikh in Mauritania as he hopes to complete his move as soon as he passes trials. […]

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