UN chief welcomes signing of peace deal between DR Congo, Rwanda

United Nations, Dec 6 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the official signing of a deal for peace and prosperity between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, his spokesperson said. The UN chief emphasised that the agreement represents a critical step towards restoring trust between the DRC and Rwanda and in advancing […]
Rwanda aims to achieve universal health coverage by 2030

Kigali, Jan 31 (IANS) Rwanda on Friday launched a comprehensive blueprint to advance progress toward universal health coverage by 2030. The Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V) for 2024-2029, launched in Kigali, the capital, aims to create a healthier, more productive population that drives Rwanda’s development goals, authorities said. The launch coincided with the […]
UN chief speaks with presidents of Rwanda, DR Congo over conflict

United Nations, Jan 29 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres talked over the phone with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to discuss the escalating conflict in the DRC, a UN spokesman said. When asked about the content of the conversations, Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for the UN secretary-general, replied […]