{"id":51873,"date":"2024-11-11T13:09:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T13:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/healthtech-hub-launched-in-kigali-cop-29-kicks-off-snapshot-of-stories-making\/"},"modified":"2024-11-12T11:17:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T11:17:13","slug":"healthtech-hub-launched-in-kigali-cop-29-kicks-off-snapshot-of-stories-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/healthtech-hub-launched-in-kigali-cop-29-kicks-off-snapshot-of-stories-making\/","title":{"rendered":"HealthTech hub launched in Kigali; COP 29 kicks off: Snapshot of stories making headlines today"},"content":{"rendered":"

{{HealthTech Hub launched}}<\/p>\n

At the 2024 YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali, the HealthTech Hub was launched by Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Rwanda.<\/p>\n

During the launch on November 9, President Paul Kagame made powerful remarks on the role of African youth in addressing healthcare challenges by scaling up such initiatives.<\/p>\n

“We have to put in more energy, resources and ideas and scale it up to reach wherever we intend and for many to benefit from it.\u201d <\/p>\n

In the same spirit, The UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Africa Regional Director, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, highlighted the significance of nurturing the youth.<\/p>\n

During the launch, the first cohort of 40 young innovators from 21 African countries was unveiled, selected from over 957 applicants, to participate in the startup accelerator programme that is designed to provide early-stage startups with comprehensive support, including access to mentorship, funding, and cutting-edge resources.<\/p>\n

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{{Will Jonas Vingegaard Finally Race in the Kigali 2025 Cycling World Championships?}}<\/p>\n

Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s absence from the Cycling World Championships has sparked debate in Danish cycling circles.<\/p>\n

The Tour de France champion has yet to compete in a World Championship as a pro, but the challenging 2025 World Championship in Rwanda may change that. The course promises a grueling 5,500 meters in elevation, which could suit Vingegaard\u2019s strengths.<\/p>\n

Teammate Magnus Cort is urging him to participate, saying, “It\u2019s always more fun with a stronger team, and Jonas would be our best card.” <\/p>\n

Although Vingegaard\u2019s focus is typically on multi-stage races, his potential in one-day events is undoubted. Despite ending his season early due to a demanding schedule and family commitments, hopes are high for his future participation, with Visma team manager Frans Maassen envisioning success in Montr\u00e9al\u2019s 2026 World Championship.<\/p>\n

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{{New Scandal Brews in Balthazar Divorce Drama}}<\/p>\n

A video circulating on social media, allegedly showing Samantha Geminta, wife of Equatorial Guinean businessman Bello Balthazar, has stirred new controversy around the couple\u2019s already tumultuous divorce.<\/p>\n

Following recent leaks of compromising videos involving Bello, this rumored footage of Samantha has reignited public interest and speculation. While the video\u2019s authenticity is unconfirmed, it has intensified the media scrutiny on Samantha, who recently expressed her desire for divorce.<\/p>\n

She said, \u201cOur children reject him; I want a divorce.\u201d This unfolding scandal highlights the pressures faced by high-profile couples amid publicized relationship issues.<\/p>\n

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{{Calm returns to Maputo as Mozambique resumes operations amid post-election unrest}}<\/p>\n

Maputo has returned to a semblance of normalcy after police deployed force to disperse large protests following disputed elections. <\/p>\n

“At least five people died and 120 were injured,” reported the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, after security forces confronted demonstrators moving toward Maputo’s center, creating an \u201cinsurmountable barrier\u201d of trucks and soldiers.<\/p>\n

Last week\u2019s violent scenes led to the closure of Mozambique\u2019s main border with South Africa and suspended operations at Maputo port, crucial for the nation\u2019s exports. Grindrod Ltd., owner of Maputo\u2019s terminals, confirmed operations resumed, as did some public transport.<\/p>\n

Opposition leader Ven\u00e2ncio Mondlane called the unrest \u201ca revolution\u201d and vowed protests would continue. Despite government warnings to stay off the streets, Mondlane claims the election, which showed the ruling party\u2019s candidate winning 71% of votes, was “fraudulent.” The opposition has filed an appeal, with Mozambique\u2019s top court expected to verify results in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

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{{Musk raises questions on voter ID rules after US election Results}}<\/p>\n

Elon Musk has stirred the voter ID debate with a post suggesting an unusual pattern in the recent U.S. Presidential election. The billionaire shared a map on X, pointing out that most states won by Vice President Kamala Harris either don\u2019t require voter ID or accept non-photo IDs.<\/p>\n

“Must be a coincidence 🙄,” Musk wrote, sparking renewed discussion over election integrity and ID requirements. His post aligns with a longstanding Republican stance that looser ID laws could lead to voter fraud, countering Democratic arguments that strict ID requirements restrict voter access.<\/p>\n

Trump, who served as the 45th President of the United States, pulled off a comeback to the White House after winning 312 electoral college votes against Harris\u2019 226 in the elections held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.<\/p>\n

Musk\u2019s commentary highlights the contentious and ongoing debate surrounding election security and voting accessibility in the U.S.<\/p>\n

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{{COP 29 begins in Baku, Azerbaijan}}<\/p>\n

Calls for an increase in climate financing are expected to dominate talks as world leaders gather in Baku, Azerbaijan for the COP 29, which kicks off today until November 22.<\/p>\n

The United Nations meeting comes at a time when there is a growing need to fund climate adaptation through capacity building and technology transfer to mitigate the effects of climate change.<\/p>\n

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Stay informed with a quick read of the biggest stories shaping the nation, region and the world today. <\/p>\n

We bring you top headlines, breaking developments, government updates, or trending topics. Enjoy your day with a comprehensive view of the issues that matter most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":2000076912,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-51873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"featured_image":{"id":2000076912,"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-72.jpg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-72.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-72.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-72.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-72.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-72.jpg","width":0,"height":0}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/131"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51873\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000076912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51873"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=51873"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=51873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}