Urgent need to counter anti-rights pushback and #WalkTheTalk on promises made for gender equality and the human right to health
By Shobha Leverage Universal Periodic Review to transform advocacy from moral appeals to evidence-based accountability. Even before 2026 began, we…
South Sudan to host historic 20th regional Nile Day celebration, marking benefits from cooperation
By NBI Preparations are in full swing in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, as the country plans to host 600 delegates…
UN Women unveils new four-year strategy to accelerate gender equality in Rwanda
By Annonciata Byukusenge As Rwanda advances its ambitious development agenda under the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) and Vision 2050,…
Activists organise against the erosion of sexual and reproductive health rights
Kerry Cullinan Grassroots organizing, using the United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review (UPR), and creating new multilateral coordination are some of…
High-level subregional workshop to strengthen biodiversity restoration monitoring under the global framework
By Correspondent Regional leaders and experts have urged countries to accelerate efforts to restore degraded ecosystems, noting that restoration commitments…
APCAT Summit unites local governments to save lives from tobacco, TB, AMR, and NCDs
By Shobha Shukla The summit of sub-national government leaders from over 121 cities of 12 countries in Asia and the…
Fibroids are common in Nigeria. Affordable treatment is not
By Nelly Kalu Nigerian women shoulder the cost of surgery and contraception as the government prioritizes other health programmes. Women…
Transparency International Calls for Gender-Responsive Reforms to Curb Corruption and Safeguard Inclusion in Africa’s Education Systems
By TI African governments and regional institutions must urgently adopt gender-responsive, rights-based anti-corruption reforms to curb discrimination and ensure inclusive…
RAB Launches Field Trials of Biotech Maize to Strengthen Rwanda’s Efforts to Protect Maize Production
By Christophe Uwizeyimana As Rwanda intensifies efforts to strengthen food security and modernize its agriculture sector, the Rwanda Agriculture and…
Warning of heavy rainfall at the end of January 2026
Residents of 10 districts across Rwanda are in for a rainy end to the month of January, as the national…