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Rwanda

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:37:38 GMT
French Judges Drop Rwanda Massacre Charges Against Army Peacekeepers
[RFI] French judges have dropped a case against French soldiers deployed during Rwanda's 1994 genocide. The men had been accused of complicity in crimes against humanity.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:11:34 GMT
France Drops Investigation Into Soldiers' Complicity in Genocide
[DW] Investigating magistrates found no evidence that French troops were complicit in crimes against humanity during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:23:28 GMT
Kigali City Gets a New Transport Payment Card
[New Times] Commuters in Kigali will now have options when paying for transport fare after a new player joined the market in what is seen a major boost to the country's cashless movement.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:26:12 GMT
Kampala Should Learn Wetlands Conservation From Kigali
[Observer] Does the pearl of Africa have some environmental lessons to pick from the land of a thousand hills? I answer in the affirmative.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:01:16 GMT
Cyclist Samuel Mugisha Goes Missing in U.S.
[New Times] Rwandan cyclist Samuel Mugisha, who rides for South African Cycling side ProTouch, is missing after he landed at the airport in Maryland, United States on Sunday, September 4, the club has confirmed.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:43:24 GMT
Rwandans Urged to Take Regular Screening for Non-Infectious Diseases
[New Times] Public health experts say people should be regularly screened for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and the behaviour could help curb an upward trend of the diseases and deaths in Rwanda.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:40:06 GMT
Rwandans Urged to Embrace Volunteerism
[New Times] Rwanda on Monday, September 5 joined the rest of the world in celebration of International Day of Charity, a day dedicated by the UN to inspire social action towards humanitarianism.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:39:01 GMT
Singer Bwiza in Environment Conservation Campaign
[New Times] FEMALE ARTISTE Emerance Bwiza has embarked on a two-month environment conservation campaign dubbed 'Igiti Mu Rugo' that seeks to mobilize the community across the country to plant trees in their neighborhoods.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:37:20 GMT
Players Abroad - Rubanguka Excels as Most Stars Struggle for Game Time
[New Times] It was another great weekend for Steve Rubanguka who once action played full throttle for his side Zimbru Chisinau in Moldova whereas his other countrymen in other parts of Europe failed to get playing time.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:36:33 GMT
Basketball - Players to Watch Out for in Playoffs Final
[New Times] This season's playoffs will arguably be the most competitive ever, thanks to the fact that the two teams that will be rubbing shoulders have reinforced their squads in an unprecedented way.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:25:29 GMT
The Rise of Women Pastors in Rwanda
[New Times] Rwanda, like many other countries with Christian populations is witnessing an increase in women taking on leadership positions in churches.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:29:04 GMT
Turkey Teeth, Indian Transplants, U.S. Maternity - How Medical Tourism Is Affecting Africa's Healthcare Economy
[New Times] Annually, thousands of people globally travel abroad seeking affordable advanced medical care. This is one of the easiest ways to get a passport. Common medical procedures that people undergo on medical tourism trips include dental care, ...

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:41:19 GMT
Cassava Peels Offer Alternative for Local Animal Feeds Industry
[New Times] A new strategy to increase animal feed production by using cassava peels is being considered by the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:27:21 GMT
A Look at New Tax Incentives to Boost Revenue Collections
[New Times] The government projects to spend an estimated Rwf4.6 trillion in the fiscal year 2022/2023, with expenditures expected to rise by Rwf217.8 billion.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:54:15 GMT
Africa Youth Handball Championship - Rwanda Storms Finals
[New Times] The U-18 national handball team has qualified for the finals of the ongoing U-18 Africa Youth Handball Championship, thanks to a slim 35-34 victory over Morocco in a semi-final match that took place on Sunday evening at the BK Arena.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:52:23 GMT
Pension Body Appears Before PAC as Hearings Begin
[New Times] Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) is the first public institution to appear before the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) explaining its expenditures and financial management-related issues as listed in the 2021 Auditor Genera...

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:16:57 GMT
Genocide Suspects Rutunga, Munyenyezi Back in Court This Month
[New Times] Genocide suspects Venant Rutunga and Beatrice Munyenyezi are set to return to court this month for the continuation of the hearing of their cases in substance.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:48:49 GMT
Opposition Figure Victoire Ingabire Seeks Reconciliation in Her Homeland
[DW] A major opposition figure in Rwanda, Victoire Ingabire Umuhoz has been calling for the democratization of the country's public institutions for years. She told DW what keeps her going against all odds.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:50:06 GMT
Local Teacher on Helping Children Learn Poetry, Rwandan Lifestyle
[New Times] Fidèle Nkurunziza, an English literature teacher at Groupe Scolaire Kicukiro - Imenarugamba, has collaborated with different students in Rwandan secondary schools, two secondary school teachers and two University lecturers of Literature ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:33:36 GMT
Persons With Disability Highlight Present Challenges Ahead of Census
[New Times] The upcoming national census for people with disabilities, which officials say will help set up a digital registry, will succeed only if previous challenges are fixed, beneficiaries have noted.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:31:56 GMT
Kivu Fish Farmers Wary Over Sharp Decline in Production
[New Times] The fishing community around Lake Kivu is reporting a drastic decline in sardine fish species production in the past three years.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:57:16 GMT
Genocide Suspects Rutunga, Munyenyezi Back in Court
[New Times] Genocide suspects Venant Rutunga and Beatrice Munyenyezi are set to return to court this September for the continuation of the hearing of their cases in substance.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:53:40 GMT
Five Things We Learned From Rwanda's CHAN Elimination
[New Times] National team Amavubi will not play the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time since 2016 after Saturday's 0-1 second leg qualifier defeat against Ethiopia saw Carlos Ferrer and his men eliminated from next year's CHAN 202...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:54:08 GMT
Beans for Better Nutrition and Attainment of the Global Goals
[New Times] Rwanda takes nutrition security seriously. In recent years, the country's efforts to increase dietary diversification and improve livelihoods have resulted in lower percentages of wasted, stunted, and underweight children. One of the most...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:52:59 GMT
Thinking Big is About Greatness of Ideas, Impact - Jeannette Kagame
[New Times] First Lady Jeannette Kagame attended the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Inkomoko, a leading business accelerator in East Africa, which took place in Kigali on Saturday, September 3.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:08:55 GMT
Amnesty International Calls on New British Prime Minister to End 'Staggeringly Irresponsible' Rwanda Deal
[AI London] Judicial review challenge to the UK's cruel Rwanda deal starts next week Rwanda's troubling human rights record includes enforced disappearances, torture, excessive use of force by the police, and serious violations of the right to free ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:03:09 GMT
Bruce Melodie Released After Two Days in Custody
[New Times] Bruce Melodie, who was arrested by security forces in Burundi, has been released after after two days in custody.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:02:30 GMT
Kwita Izina - Baby Gorillas' Names and the Stories Behind Them
[New Times] Tens of thousands of people flocked Kinigi on Friday, September 2, to witness the 18th edition of the annual Kwita Izina Gorilla naming Ceremony, where 20 babies and a family were named.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:21:29 GMT
Nigeria Loses Opening Game to Rwanda At Cricket World Cup Qualifiers
[Premium Times] Rwanda captain Ishimwe was responsible for the fall of three Nigerian wickets and she was named player of the match

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:31:44 GMT
Rwanda Out of CHAN 2023
[New Times] Carlos Ferrer's Amavubi have missed out on qualification to the 2023 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals for the first time since 2016 following Saturday's shock 0-1 defeat to Ethiopia at the fully-packed Huye Stadium which hosted ...



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