News of Rwanda (Kigali)
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May 14
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Rwanda: Rwanda's Media Law Opens Gates to Self-Regulation for Journalists
Contrary to critics alleging Rwanda on violation of Human rights, democracy and freedom of speech; the country's recently adopted law on media regulation seems to shame such... Read more »
May 11
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Rwanda: Nyamasheke - District Development Plan Focuses On Agriculture, Technology
The mayor of Nyamasheke district, Jean Baptiste Habyarimana has said that farmers' problems will be resolved since agriculture will be focused on in 5 years District Development... Read more »
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Rwanda: More Electric Cable Thieves Nabbed
The Police have arrested four people in connection with the theft of electric cables belonging to the Energy, Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA) worth Rwf 16.5 million. Read more »
May 10
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Rwanda: Oxford University Award for President Kagame Excites Supporters
A petition launched in support of President Paul Kagame's scheduled award at Oxford University on May 18 has attracted more than 1,800 signatures - and still counting as the event... Read more »
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Rwanda: Gatsibo - More 350 Refugees Join Nyabiheke Camp
On May 7th 2013, 350 Congolese refugees joined Nyabiheke camp in Gatsibo district shortly after the Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (MIDMAR) announced camp... Read more »
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Rwanda: Ruhango District to Participate in Good Governance Evaluation
Starting with June 2013, executive secretaries of the cells in every part of the country will be under evaluation. Read more »
May 08
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Rwanda: Kagame Keynote Speaker At Oxford Africa Business Conference
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Oxford Africa Business Conference due to take place at the Business school, University of... Read more »
May 07
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Rwanda: Ngororero Puts Forward Youth Development Strategies
Ngororero District officially started the month meant for the youth on Friday the 3rd.May.2013, the Minister for Youth and ICT Hon. Jean Philbert Nsengimana presided over the... Read more »
May 04
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Rwanda: Youth Urged to Fight Drugs, Strive for Dignity
Security officials in Burera district have asked youth in Anti-drug clubs to strive for dignity as they fight drugs that retard the country's development. Read more »
May 03
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East Africa: Rwanda Tops the Region As Best Reformer in Doing Business
Rwanda has been ranked top in the World Bank's "Doing Business in the East African Community (EAC) 2013" report. Read more »
May 02
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Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda Is Committed to the DRC Peace Framework - Mushikiwabo
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Louise Mushikiwabo has said that Rwanda is committed to the successful implementation of this peace framework that will bring peace... Read more »
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Rwanda: M23 Ex-Leader Renounces Rebel Activity
Sources confirmed that Runiga himself signed an oath willingly. "I Jean Maria Rugerero Runiga, hereby willingly and permanently renounce all political activities that can be... Read more »
May 01
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Rwanda: Rwandans Urged to View Labour Day As Opportunity for Economic Boost
Anastase Murekezi (Standing) as he spoke to a gathering during the Labour Day ceremony at Amahoro Stadium 2013 Read more »
April 30
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Rwanda: South Sudan President Lauds Rwanda Police
The president of South Sudan Salva Kiir has lauded the Rwanda Police force for their support in capacity building of the Sudanese police services. Read more »
April 27
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Rwanda: UN Envoy to the Great Lakes Region to Visit
Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Great Lakes Region Mary Robinson Read more »
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East Africa: EAC Heads of State Summit to Discuss One Currency
East African Community Heads of State are slated to meet this Sunday, May 28, 2013 in the Ordinary summit and top on agenda for discussion will be the single EAC currency. Read more »
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Rwanda: Over 180 Young People Receive Computer Literacy Certificates
A total of 187 young people (aged between 14 and 35) - 67 girls and 120 boys - from Munini sector in Nyaruguru district, Southern Rwanda, were, on Friday, awarded computer literacy... Read more »
April 26
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Rwanda: Kamonyi District Focuses On Promoting Good Governance
In order to promote good governance among local leaders in Kamonyi district, district authorities are visiting and talking to sector leaders advising them on good governance. Read more »
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Rwanda: Arthur Asiimwe Elected Public Broadcaster Boss
The cabinet meeting of April 24, 2013 has approved veteran journalist Arthur Asiimwe to head the newly formed Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) which comes to replace Rwanda Bureau... Read more »
April 25
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Rwanda: Rwanda's First Bond Attracts U.S. $3.5 Billlion On Debut
When Rwanda's first dollar bond was announced last year, little did government economic planners know it would sell like cake on international money markets. The issue rate was set... Read more »
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Rwanda: Man Arrested for Bribing Policemen
The police in Ngoma district in the Eastern Province is holding a man for bribing policemen. Jean Baptist Nzabonimana 26, a resident of Nyagasozi cell, Zaza Sector in Ngoma... Read more »
April 24
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Rwanda: Ngoma - Children Representatives Urged to Fight Drugs
Representatives of the children's committee in cells and sectors have been called to fight and eradicate drugs and children violence from adults who violate their rights. Read more »
April 23
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Rwanda: Rwanda Taking Lead in Fire Arms Control - RESCA
The Executive Secretary of the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) Dr. Francis K Sang has said that Rwanda has done a great job in controlling the distribution of fire arms... Read more »
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Rwanda: Kagame Lectures West On Democracy and Governance
President Paul Kagame has criticized western countries for pushing developing nations to hold elections and uphold democratic principles instead of focusing on programmes that... Read more »
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Rwanda: Rwanda Clarifies DRC Position On Cessation Clause
Rwanda has dismissed media reports suggesting that DR Congo does not approve of the implementation of the cessation clause which removes refugee status on Rwandan refugees spread... Read more »
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