The incident, which occurred at a bus park in Rubavu, sparked public debate after videos circulated on social media showing two police officers handcuffing the woman and bundling her into a vehicle.
The Rwanda National Police subsequently announced that the officers had been arrested and the woman cleared of wrongdoing. Police also warned officers against allowing similar incidents to happen again.
Speaking to about 10,000 young people gathered at BK Arena for the ‘Meet the President’ engagement on Wednesday, October 21, Kagame said he had called Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye, who explained that the officers had misunderstood their instructions.
After requesting a photograph of the woman, the President concluded that she had been treated unfairly.
“What exactly did this woman do wrong? Looking at her, I do not see anything inappropriate that should be exposed in public. What is your problem?” Kagame recalled asking the police chief.
He suggested that fatigue might have contributed to the officers’ conduct, urging the public to be understanding while holding officers accountable for their actions.
“Sometimes, try to understand them and forgive them. They start work early and get tired. They deal with many things, as you also know. Sometimes they reach a point of exhaustion, and you find that an officer makes a mistake,” he said.
Kagame said societies establish expectations about acceptable behaviour and dressing depending on the setting, noting that clothing considered appropriate at the beach might attract a different reaction elsewhere.
He added that discussions about dress codes should apply to men as well as women, arguing that people are generally expected to dress in ways that reflect the setting they are in.
The President said societies also have their own values, rules and taboos, which can sometimes differ from practices people encounter elsewhere. However, he cautioned against turning such differences into conflict.
“There should be no hostility arising from this. There should be an agreed way of handling it so that people understand one another,” he said.
Kagame urged young people to understand how society functions, express their views on practices they believe add no value to their culture, and call for harmful practices to be rejected. He added that discussions about what should or should not be accepted can lead to mutually agreed decisions without conflict.
‘Be healthy first’
President Kagame also used the platform to urge young people to prioritise their health and well-being, warning that alcohol and drug abuse could undermine their personal development.
“First, take care of yourself. The other things can come afterwards, but you need to be healthy, from childhood to adulthood, so that you can achieve everything else,” he said.
He encouraged them to focus on learning, work and personal responsibility, urging them to make informed decisions about their future.
President Paul Kagame criticised the handling of a young woman’s arrest over alleged indecent dressing in August, saying she had been unfairly treated.President Kagame spoke during the #MeetThePresident engagement at BK Arena on Wednesday, October 21,
The call was made during a seminar organised by Africa-China Review in partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
The hybrid event brought together diplomats, academics and media professionals to reflect on the partnership’s achievements and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration across infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, education and cultural exchange.
The seminar provided a platform for diplomats, researchers and development practitioners to assess how cooperation has evolved over seven decades and identify ways to ensure it continues to deliver meaningful benefits to African communities.
China’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Gao Wenqi, emphasised the enduring friendship between China and African countries, describing their relationship as a partnership built on shared experience and a common vision for development.
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. China and Africa have chosen to go far together. 70 years of shared experience show that our friendship rests on firm foundations and that our future is full of promise,” he said.
Gao highlighted milestones in China-Africa cooperation, including the TAZARA Railway, Chinese medical teams serving communities across Africa, zero-tariff access and the 10 Partnership Actions.
He said China and Africa continued to work together towards modernisation and a community with a shared future.
China’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Gao Wenqi, addressed the seminar marking 70 years of China-Africa cooperation, highlighting the enduring friendship between China and African countries and their shared aspirations for modernisation.
Rwanda’s Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Fidelis Mironko, highlighted the importance of the relationship between Rwanda and China, which marked 55 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
“This conversation comes at a special time as Rwanda and China mark 55 years of diplomatic relations this year… Our experience together has shown what countries can achieve through cooperation and move forward to achieving even more together,” Mironko said.
He described the two countries as like-minded partners pursuing modernisation and expressed confidence in further strengthening cooperation in the years ahead.
Dr Ismail Buchanan, Senior Lecturer in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Rwanda, focused on education and cultural exchange as important pillars of the next phase of China-Africa relations.
He observed that the relationship had evolved from political solidarity during the anti-colonial period into a broader partnership covering trade, economic development and institutional cooperation.
“The era of focusing strictly on hard infrastructure, resource accessibility and diplomacy is transforming into an era of human-centric diplomacy,” Buchanan said.
He noted that China had become an increasingly attractive destination for African students because of the quality and affordability of education, alongside opportunities for cultural exchange.
The hybrid event brought together diplomats, academics and media professionals to reflect on the partnership’s achievements and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration across infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, education and cultural exchange.
Buchanan also highlighted the role of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the Belt and Road Initiative in supporting cooperation. He argued that educational partnerships and skills development could help reduce brain drain while building lasting links between African and Chinese institutions and researchers.
Using Rwanda as an example, he discussed vocational training and institutional collaboration, including the Rwanda-Luban Workshop at an Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre.
Recent infrastructure and healthcare projects in Rwanda were also highlighted as examples of how China-Rwanda cooperation is contributing to the country’s development.
These include the 10.3-kilometre Prince House–Masaka Road Expansion and Upgrade Project in Kigali and the Masaka Hospital Renovation and Expansion Project.
The Masaka Hospital project, valued at 580 million Chinese yuan, equivalent to more than Rwf124 billion, will provide 837 beds and 22 operating theatres. The facility is expected to become the new home of the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) by the end of 2026.
The road project is being implemented through a partnership in which China is contributing approximately Rwf95 billion, while Rwanda is providing about Rwf35 billion. Construction is expected to take around 30 months.
The works include a flyover, underpasses, interchanges, bridges, drainage systems and street lighting. The existing corridor will be upgraded into a dual four-lane carriageway, with some sections reaching eight lanes.
A presentation on China-Liberia cooperation emphasised that the success of international partnerships should be measured by the difference they make in people’s lives.
“In the arena of international relations, the true value of a partnership is not measured by lofty declarations or diplomatic rhetoric, but by the tangible benefits it delivers to the people it is intended to serve,” the speaker said.
The presentation highlighted infrastructure projects, educational support, healthcare cooperation and vocational training as examples of areas in which China-Liberia relations have delivered practical benefits.
Among the projects cited was Liberia’s Ministerial Complex, valued by the speaker at approximately $60 million, which accommodates five government ministries and agencies. The speaker also referred to two overpasses under construction in Monrovia, estimated at $33 million.
Other projects mentioned included the University of Liberia’s Fendall Campus, Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Hospital in Nimba County, the Capitol Annex, Monrovia Vocational Training Center and Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.
The speakers also highlighted Chinese medical teams, scholarships and professional training programmes in fields including medicine, engineering, agriculture, information technology and public administration.
Emphasising the importance of developing local expertise alongside physical infrastructure, the speaker argued that facilities and investments must be supported by people with the skills to operate and maintain them.
The presentation concluded by describing China as a development partner that, in the speaker’s view, respected Liberia’s sovereignty and the principle of non-interference.
As China and Africa enter the eighth decade of their relationship, the speakers’ contributions pointed to a shared challenge: ensuring that cooperation delivers sustainable results and improves people’s lives.
Participants discuss education, skills development and human-centred partnerships at a seminar marking 70 years of China-Africa cooperation.Gerald Mbanda, moderator of the seminar marking 70 years of China-Africa cooperation, leads discussions on the partnership’s achievements and future priorities.Dr Ismail Buchanan, Senior Lecturer in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Rwanda, calls for greater emphasis on education, cultural exchange and human-centred diplomacy in the next phase of China-Africa cooperation.
NASA’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover is scheduled to embark on a mission to the lunar South Pole region in 2027 to explore permanently shadowed craters in search of water and other potentially valuable resources that could support sustainable lunar exploration.
The rover will be delivered to the lunar surface by Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 lander and is expected to travel more than 30 kilometers, collecting data on local temperatures, lighting conditions and terrain.
NASA said the data could help scientists better understand the origin and distribution of water on the Moon and assess how lunar resources might be used to support future exploration.
Meanwhile, NASA has awarded task orders to Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to build the first phase of Moon Base rovers capable of carrying crew, called lunar terrain vehicles (LTVs), which are intended to reach the Moon ahead of crewed Artemis missions.
Blue Origin has been tasked with delivering the rovers to the lunar South Pole region by 2028 through NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative.
The LTVs will allow astronauts to explore geologically diverse areas near the lunar South Pole, collect samples and transport equipment. They will also be remotely operated from Earth to map the lunar surface before astronauts arrive, NASA said.
According to NASA, the LTVs are designed to travel up to 10 kilometers on a single battery charge, support up to three moonwalks per Artemis mission, and carry up to 80 kilograms of lunar samples and tools.
“Lunar rovers are central to our surface mobility strategy,” said Robert Pickle, director of NASA’s Surface Mobility Office within the Moon Base Program.
Their performance will help lay the groundwork for the mobility systems needed to build, operate and expand infrastructure for long-duration lunar exploration, he said.
An artist’s concept of NASA’s VIPER lunar rover on the surface of the Moon.
Speaking at the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 2026 in Kigali on Tuesday, October 20, she said the central question is how to deliver the right protection at an affordable price through channels that citizens trust.
She identified three priorities for the industry: putting customers at the centre of product design, strengthening insurance literacy, and building trust through transparent coverage and reliable claims.
“Technology alone will not close the gap,” she said, adding that products must reflect the risks facing underserved households, smallholder farmers and small businesses, including climate shocks.
Trusted channels
The Governor said innovation can help lower distribution costs through digital technologies and insurtech, alongside trusted channels such as microfinance institutions and savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs).
She said Rwanda’s financial inclusion rate of 92% shows the value of policy commitment and private-sector innovation, but that access to finance without risk protection remains incomplete.
Understanding what is covered
Laura Elena Rosado, Acting Chair of the Board of the Microinsurance Network, said customers need to clearly understand what their insurance covers, particularly when several types of protection are bundled into one product.
“Making sure that they understand what they are being covered for is very, very important,” she said of customers who have never had insurance.
She said bundling many risks into one product can turn a one-page set of terms into a hundred-page document with many exclusions. Bundling can work, she said, when the context is right, and customers understand what they are buying.
Herbert Asiimwe, Head of Financial Sector Development at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, said the government was open to exploring ways to link community-based health insurance with other insurance products, noting that bundling can make cover easier to sell and deliver greater benefits.
Value and evidence
Andrew Kulayige, Chairperson of the Rwanda Insurers Association (ASSAR), said the industry must now go beyond expanding access and make insurance a better value proposition.
He said cover must be “affordable and reliable for the people and businesses that need protection most.”
Renate Bleich, Chair of the Munich Re Foundation, urged delegates to rely on evidence and on the voices of customers.
“Share the knowledge and experience of what works in practice and what has not worked,” she said, adding that delegates should use it when designing solutions.
Room to grow
Private insurance uptake in Rwanda rose from 17% in 2020 to 27% in 2024, according to figures the Governor presented. Under the National Insurance Strategy, the country aims to raise insurance penetration from 1.9% to 5% of GDP by 2035.
The conference runs at the Kigali Convention Centre until October 23 and has drawn about 600 registered participants from 58 countries.
The conference aims to identify commercially sustainable approaches to inclusive insurance, improve access to affordable products and strengthen collaboration among governments, insurers, technology providers and development partners.
National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Governor Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye was the chief guest at the conference.The conference has brought together participants from 58 countries to address the challenge of closing the insurance protection gap. The conference brought together policymakers, regulators, insurers, reinsurers, financial institutions, researchers, investors and development partners. The focus on meaningful protection was echoed by Andrew Kulayige, Chairperson of the Rwanda Insurers Association (ASSAR), who argued that the industry needed to make insurance a better value proposition for the people and businesses that needed it most.
The Ugandan Ministry of Health said on Tuesday, October 20, that the woman had travelled to eastern DRC for business before passing through Uganda in early October on her way to Nigeria, where she later developed symptoms and tested positive.
“Travel through Uganda does not establish that infection occurred here,” the ministry said, adding that the location where the woman was exposed to the virus remained under investigation.
The ministry said Nigerian authorities had yet to provide detailed information about the woman’s travel itinerary and clinical history to support further investigations and contact tracing.
Uganda was declared free of Ebola on August 27, 2026, after 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case. The country recorded 20 confirmed cases and two deaths during the outbreak, which was caused by the Sudan virus.
DRC outbreak spreads to more provinces
The DRC is battling an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare Ebola strain for which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
The outbreak, first identified in Ituri Province in May 2026, has spread to eight provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, Tshopo, Bas-Uele, South Ubangi and North Ubangi.
North Ubangi was among the latest areas affected, with health authorities reporting two cases, including one death, in the Wapinda health zone in October. The province borders the Central African Republic, raising concerns about further cross-border transmission.
The geographical spread has complicated containment efforts, with health authorities relying on surveillance, isolation, contact tracing and coordination with neighbouring countries to limit further infections.
Nigeria confirms Ebola case
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in a decade on October 19, involving a woman who had travelled to eastern DRC before passing through Uganda.
The patient developed symptoms on October 7, four days after arriving in Nigeria, and sought treatment at a private hospital in Abuja on October 11. Laboratory tests confirmed Ebola on October 20, and she is receiving treatment in isolation.
Nigerian authorities have identified 44 contacts, including healthcare workers and the patient’s Swiss husband, who are being monitored for possible infection. Investigations are also ongoing to establish where she contracted the virus and reconstruct her travel and exposure history.
Kenya, meanwhile, has reported nine confirmed Ebola cases, including one death, according to the World Health Organization. All nine cases are linked to a single cluster originating from a Kenyan man who travelled from the DRC through Uganda and died in Nairobi on October 5.
Uganda says it has no active Ebola cases after a Nigerian woman who tested positive for the virus travelled through the country earlier this month, as an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to spread to more provinces.
The delegation, comprising players, coaches and club officials, departed Kigali International Airport in the early hours of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, travelling via Nairobi, Kenya.
The Rwandan champions travelled with 23 players for the return leg, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, as they seek to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg and advance to the next round.
The squad includes Hakizimana Adolphe, Ernan Siluane, Nshimiyimana Yunusu, Madou Zon, Byiringiro Jean Gilbert, Ishimwe Christian, Mamadou Traore, Memel Dao, Ronald Ssekiganda, Djibril Ouattara, Amani Michel and William Togui.
Others are Mudahigwa Christian, Nduwayo Alexis, Ishimwe Abdoul, Fitina Ombolenga, Bugingo Hakim, Rubuguza Jean Pierre, Iraguha Hadji, Ngabonziza Pacifique, Hakim Kiwanuka, Uwiyaremye Fidali and Dauda Yussifu.
Most of the players left behind are from the club’s youth team. They include Niyonzima Abidal, Ethinne Bana, Mwumvaneza Tumusiifu, Ndugutse Assoumani, and Ruhamyankiko Ivan.
APR FC lost the first leg 1-0 to Zamalek and must win the return fixture to keep their hopes of progressing in the competition alive.
The delegation, comprising players, coaches and club officials, departed Kigali International Airport in the early hours of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, travelling via Nairobi, Kenya.Ishimwe Christian is set to feature in APR FC’s clash against Zamalek. APR FC face uphill task in EgyptByiringiro Jean Gilbert is one of APR FC’s key players.Ruvuyanga, a former journalist, traveled with APR FC to Egypt.
Ishimwe Abdoul (right) is among the 23 players in APR FC’s squad for the Zamalek clash.Memel Dao, who impressed in the first leg, will feature in CAF Champions League return leg.Dauda Yussif and Ishimwe Abdoul chat before APR FC’s departure from Rwanda.
Designed with young Rwandans in mind, Shuga offers a quick and convenient way to access short-term credit without visiting a bank, filling out paperwork or providing physical collateral.
Whether it’s an unexpected bill, an urgent expense or simply making ends meet before a salary arrives, Shuga gives customers access to money when they need it.
The service was officially unveiled on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during a CAF Confederation Cup fixture at Amahoro Stadium, between Rayon Sports FC of Rwanda and Mozambique’s Black Bulls FC.
Borrow what you need, when you need it
With Shuga, eligible customers can borrow from as little as Rwf 500 up to Rwf 1 million, depending on their individual credit limits, and choose from repayment periods of 7, 14 or 30 days, subject to eligibility.
Customers simply dial *182*5*5#, follow the prompts, check their available credit limit and apply for a loan. Once approved, the full amount is deposited directly into their MoMo wallet.
Speaking at the launch, Chantal U. Kagame, Chief Executive Officer of MoMo Rwanda, said:
“We know that for many young Rwandans, financial needs don’t always wait for payday. Whether you’re starting your career, managing your first salary or dealing with an unexpected expense, having access to quick credit can make a real difference.
“With Shuga, we’re making borrowing simpler, faster and more accessible. We want our customers to have the dignity of accessing credit when they need it, directly from their phones, while encouraging responsible borrowing.”
Reflecting on the bank’s role in the partnership, Dr. Diane Karusisi, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali, said:
“At Bank of Kigali, we believe access to credit should not depend on where you live, what you own or whether you have time to visit a branch. Many young Rwandans are working, building businesses and planning their futures, yet formal credit has often felt out of reach. Shuga changes that by putting a trusted, regulated loan in their pocket within minutes.
“This partnership brings together the reach of MoMo, the technology of Yabx and Bank of Kigali’s lending experience to give customers credit that is fast and also fair, transparent and responsible. Each loan repaid on time also helps customers build a credit history, which can open the way to larger opportunities later on. We are proud to launch Shuga alongside our partners, and here at Amahoro, in front of the fans who are the very generation it is built for.”
“At Yabx, we believe the true potential of digital lending lies in understanding customers better and making credit relevant to their diverse and evolving financial needs. By bringing together advanced analytics, intelligent risk management and deep lending expertise, we help our partners deliver credit solutions that are accessible, responsible and sustainable.
“The launch of Shuga marks an important milestone in our partnership with MoMo Rwanda and Bank of Kigali. Together, we are combining our complementary strengths to deliver a compelling credit proposition to Rwandan customers and create new opportunities for innovation and growth in the country’s digital financial ecosystem.”
Simple, convenient and transparent
Shuga offers customers:
• Quick access: Apply directly from your phone without paperwork or visiting a bank. • Flexible borrowing: Access between Rwf500 and Rwf1 million, subject to your credit limit. • Repayment options: Choose an available 7-, 14- or 30-day loan. • Direct disbursement: Receive the full loan amount in your MoMo wallet. • Easy repayment: Repay directly from your phone, including before the due date.
A one-time facility fee of 7%, 8% or 9% applies to loans of 7, 14 or 30 days, respectively.
For example, a customer borrowing Rwf 10,000 for 30 days receives the full Rwf 10,000 and repays Rwf 10,900.
Late repayments attract additional charges and may affect future borrowing eligibility and credit history.
Expanding financial inclusion
Shuga brings together MoMo Rwanda’s extensive mobile money network, Bank of Kigali’s banking expertise and Yabx Technologies’ advanced credit scoring, risk management and digital lending capabilities to make formal credit more accessible to Rwandans.
How to access Shuga
To get started, dial *182*5*5#, follow the prompts, check your available loan limit and select your preferred loan amount and repayment period.
Eligibility and borrowing limits depend on factors including customers’ usage of MTN voice, data and MoMo services, their history on the network and their repayment performance.
Loan terms, fees and eligibility criteria apply.
For more information, visit www.mtn.co.rw/momo or contact MoMo Rwanda Customer Care.
Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd is MTN Rwanda’s FinTech subsidiary, established in April 2021. With approximately 6.4 million subscribers, over 65,000 agents and more than 600,000 MoMoPay merchants, the company continues to drive financial inclusion through innovative digital financial services, including MoMoPay, MoKash, K’avance, MoFlex, MoFaya, remittances and digital payments.
Bank of Kigali Plc (BK) is Rwanda’s largest commercial bank and a subsidiary of BK Group Plc, which is listed on the Rwanda Stock Exchange and cross-listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Founded in 1966 and celebrating 60 years in 2026, BK serves retail, SME, corporate and institutional customers through a nationwide network of branches, agents and ATMs, together with its digital channels, including the BK Mbile App, Internet Banking and USSD (*334#).
The bank drives financial inclusion and economic growth through innovative partnerships and accessible products and is committed to its purpose of transforming lives through financial solutions. For more information, visit www.bk.rw.
Yabx Technologies is a global digital lending technology company enabling banks, financial institutions and digital ecosystem partners to build, launch and scale credit businesses across emerging markets.
Its end-to-end platform and services combine alternative data analytics, AI-powered credit scoring, intelligent risk management, loan origination, loan management and portfolio operations. Through its partnerships with banks, mobile money operators and fintechs, Yabx supports a diverse range of consumer, merchant and SME lending solutions across more than 20 markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The service was officially unveiled on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during a CAF Confederation Cup fixture at Amahoro Stadium, between Rayon Sports FC of Rwanda and Mozambique’s Black Bulls FC.Officials said the digital loan product is designed with young Rwandans in mind. Shuga offers a quick and convenient way to access short-term credit without visiting a bank, completing paperwork or providing physical collateral.
Uwamahoro was honoured on October 15, 2026, during a ceremony at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, held alongside the World Food Forum and the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026.
She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Braimpire Ltd, a Rwandan agribusiness company established in 2016 to strengthen agricultural value chains and connect farmers to regional and international markets.
Through the company, she has supported more than 15,000 smallholder farmers, the majority of whom are women, young people and persons with disabilities.
Braimpire works with products including coffee, tea, chilli and horticultural produce, helping farmers access wider markets while promoting value addition and reducing post-harvest losses.
Uwamahoro has also championed cross-border agricultural trade. She is recognised as the first Rwandan woman to register a company under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which seeks to facilitate trade among African countries by reducing barriers to the movement of goods and services.
Uwamahoro was honoured on October 15, 2026, during a ceremony at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Uwamahoro has dedicated FAO’s recognition to women farmers whose contributions to food production and rural livelihoods often go unrecognised.
“This recognition is deeply personal to me, but I do not see it as mine alone. I dedicate it to the thousands of women farmers in Rwanda and across Africa who wake up every day to cultivate our land, feed our communities, sustain their families and build a better future, often with little recognition,” she said.
She also thanked the Government of Rwanda for supporting women’s leadership and entrepreneurship, noting that the opportunities provided had contributed to her growth.
Uwamahoro expressed hope that the recognition would encourage more women, particularly those in rural communities, to pursue their ambitions and recognise the value of their work.
“May this recognition remind every rural woman that her work matters, her contribution is valued and her dreams are possible,” she added.
Uwamahoro is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Braimpire Ltd, a Rwandan agribusiness company established in 2016 to strengthen agricultural value chains and connect farmers to regional and international markets.
The FAO initiative celebrates 100 women whose contributions span the agrifood value chain, including agriculture, entrepreneurship, research, education and community leadership.
Their work includes improving food security, expanding market access, protecting natural resources, preserving traditional and indigenous knowledge, and creating employment and training opportunities in rural communities.
According to FAO, the selection process attracted 609 nominations from 131 of its Members. Submissions were assessed for eligibility before candidates were reviewed and ranked by senior management, with the final list approved by the organisation’s Senior Leadership Committee.
Uwamahoro was among 100 women selected from across the world, with African honourees representing countries including Ethiopia, Botswana, Benin, Tunisia, Zambia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania and The Gambia.
Uwamahoro dedicated FAO’s recognition to women farmers whose contributions to food production and rural livelihoods often go unrecognised.
“We want Zelensky to make a deal,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “If they don’t make a deal, it’s just gonna get worse.”
“We have given tremendous amounts to Ukraine; we’ve got nothing back. Other than high diesel,” Trump said. “The American taxpayers are tired of it.”
“It’s time to make a deal,” he added, “Russia would like to get it done.”
Trump made the appeal after U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Zelensky and European officials in Oslo on Tuesday. Zelensky reportedly said after the Oslo talks that discussions had been constructive.
Witkoff is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia on Wednesday and present him with an updated proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S. media Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a U.S. official.
Washington hopes the new proposal will “create a pathway toward direct trilateral and broader multilateral negotiations,” the U.S. official was quoted as saying.
Trump has repeatedly criticized Zelensky in recent days, accusing him of hindering peace efforts. On Monday, Trump said Zelensky should have settled the conflict long ago and suggested replacing him as Ukraine’s chief negotiator.
A side-by-side image of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, Trump urged Zelensky to reach a deal with Russia to end the conflict.
Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate announced the case on Tuesday, October 20, saying laboratory tests had confirmed the infection and that the patient was receiving medical care in isolation.
Authorities have identified 44 people who may have come into contact with the woman and begun tracing them to prevent further transmission.
“We are doing everything possible to contain this case by tracing all the contacts the individual may have had,” Pate said.
The patient reportedly began showing symptoms on October 7 and was admitted to a private hospital in Abuja four days later. Authorities have not disclosed when she arrived in Nigeria.
Nigeria is the first West African country to report a case linked to the current outbreak, which has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to other countries in the region.
Uganda’s Ministry of Health said the woman had travelled to eastern DRC on a business trip and passed through Uganda on her journey to Nigeria.
“Travel through Uganda does not establish that infection occurred here. The location of exposure remains under investigation,” the ministry said in a statement.
Uganda had previously reported cases of Ebola but declared itself free of the disease after the last patient was discharged.
The latest case comes as health authorities across Africa intensify surveillance and contact-tracing efforts following infections reported in Kenya and Uganda.
Kenya has confirmed nine cases, including its first patient, who died after travelling from the DRC. Kenyan authorities say the infections remain linked to a single cluster, with most identified contacts under quarantine.
The outbreak in the DRC, which began in May, has recorded more than 9,500 cases and 4,600 deaths, according to recent figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the outbreak presents a serious regional health threat as infections emerge in countries connected through travel and trade.
Nigeria, which experienced an Ebola outbreak in 2014, has strengthened its preparedness measures. During that outbreak, the country successfully contained the virus after recording 20 cases.
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman who recently travelled from Uganda tested positive for the virus, raising concerns about the spread of the outbreak beyond East and Central Africa.
