By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Ktpress
In Butaro, Rwanda, First Lady Jeannette Kagame said on Friday that women continue to die from complications doctors already know how to prevent. She called for the effective application of existing medical solutions rather than focusing solely on researching new discoveries to save more mothers.
Rwanda’s National Women’s Council is calling on more women to stand for positions in local administrations, where they remain under-represented and hold, among other roles, 23% of seats at district level. The campaign, conducted with the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, comes ahead of local elections scheduled from 24 October to 7 November, according to the National Women’s Council.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Rwanda Dispatch ·
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu called on West African doctors to develop preventive measures against Ebola and sustainable responses to health challenges. At a ceremony in Abuja, he also asked the West African College of Physicians to address the exodus of health professionals, according to a statement from his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Leadership ·
Rwandan President Paul Kagame urged young people to distinguish right from wrong and adopt behaviour that would benefit their future. He was speaking on 21 October 2026 at a meeting called MeetThePresident, attended by more than 10,000 young people, according to Imvahonshya.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Imvahonshya ·
The United Nations warns that Bentiu, South Sudan, could face severe flooding sooner than expected due to high water levels and a possible intense El Niño event. Its humanitarian coordinator calls for immediate measures and durable solutions for displaced people in Unity State.
🇸🇸 South Sudan · Source: Eyeradio ·
Rwanda seeks South Korean investment in artificial intelligenceRwanda is seeking to attract South Korean companies in artificial intelligence and data centres, aiming to make the country a springboard to other African markets. State Minister for ICT and Innovation Yves Iradukunda cited applications in healthcare, agriculture, education and finance during a visit to South Korea, according to the Korea Herald.
Two sisters die in house fire in KenyaTwo sisters, Tehilah Wambui and Angel Njeri, died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a house fire in Gachie, Kenya’s Kiambu County. Their father, Kennedy Njau, is seeking answers, saying their mother may have left them locked inside before the fire started, Tuko reports.The week in Africa
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