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Society - 31 August 2026
Holiday Teaching Ban Divides Parents And Teachers Nationwide
Kampala, August 31, 2026 - A government ban on holiday teaching has triggered nationwide debate, exposing tensions between child welfare, education quality and exam preparation.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 30 August 2026
Rwanda Orders Exam Retakes After Mass Cheating Probe
Kigali, August 30, 2026 - Rwanda's Ministry of Education ordered 7,188 primary learners to retake the 2025/26 Primary Leaving Examinations after investigations confirmed mass cheating in 254 examination rooms.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 29 August 2026
Former Botswana President Joins Rwandans In Umuganda
Kigali, August 29, 2026 - Former Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi joined Rwandans in community service during an umuganda activity, highlighting Rwanda's monthly civic work tradition and its use as a diplomatic…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 29 August 2026
Health Experts Warn Of Rising Malaria Deaths Among Schoolchildren
Kampala, August 29, 2026 - Health specialists warned that malaria deaths among schoolchildren are rising as the parasite mutates, raising concern over clinical management and public health preparedness.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 28 August 2026
Ebola Crisis Deepens As UN And WHO Seek Access To Conflict Zones
Kinshasa, August 28, 2026 - DRC's Ebola outbreak expanded to 5,945 confirmed cases across six provinces and 60 health zones, underscoring the growing strain on the national health system and humanitarian operations in…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 27 August 2026
Rwanda Alcohol Ban Draws Regional Attention In Burundi
Kigali, August 27, 2026 - Rwanda's crackdown on substandard hard alcohol drew regional attention after Burundi's parliament speaker urged his government to consider a similar response to dangerous locally made spirits.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 25 August 2026
Cardinal Kambanda Seeks Reopening Of Compliant Places Of Worship
Kigali, August 25, 2026 - Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Archbishop of Kigali and president of the Bishops' Conference of Rwanda, asked Youth and Arts Development Minister Jean Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima to advocate for…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 24 August 2026
Kampala HIV Study Prompts Push To Regulate High-Risk Parlours
Kampala, August 24, 2026 - A new study showing more than 210 new HIV infections in Kampala each week has intensified concern over urban transmission risks and prompted lawmakers to consider tighter regulation of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 23 August 2026
DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 5,300 Cases As Death Toll Nears 2,560
Kinshasa, August 23, 2026 - Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo said Ebola infections had reached 5,375 cases with 2,557 deaths, as the outbreak spread across six provinces and 56 districts.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 23 August 2026
Ngororero Targets Clean Water Access Gap After Major Pipeline Works
Ngororero, August 23, 2026 - Ngororero District said 66,232 residents still lack access to clean water, making water supply expansion a continuing public infrastructure priority in western Rwanda.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 22 August 2026
Rwanda Awarded Hosting Rights For 2027 FEASSA Games
Morogoro, August 22, 2026 - Rwanda was confirmed as host of the 2027 FEASSA East African Schools Games during the closing ceremony of the 2026 edition in Morogoro, Tanzania, held from August 12 to 22.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 21 August 2026
MSF Says Ebola Recoveries Rise In Ituri As Deaths Remain High
Bunia, August 21, 2026 - MSF said more than 1,100 people had recovered from Ebola in Ituri, but warned that high mortality and delayed treatment continued to threaten outbreak control.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read