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Rwanda

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:37:47 GMT
Becoming Africa's Singapore - Rwanda Banks On Technology to Rebuild Its Economy
[The Exchange] Popularly known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda is still on an ambitious quest to become Africa's Singapore,leading the country in technology advancements to revolutionize key economic sectors.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:40:47 GMT
The Return of M23 - Is There a Way Out for the DRC?
[African Arguments] Several international forces are deployed in the eastern Congo, where the Rwanda-backed rebel group continues to seize towns and territory.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:46:15 GMT
Tensions Grow Between DRC and Rwanda As Rebels Gain Ground
[DW] M23 rebels have made gains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fears of a further deterioration of security. The African Union has called for a ceasefire and negotiations to ensure peace.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:43:48 GMT
New British PM Vows to Pursue UK-Rwanda Immigration Plan
[The Point] Rishi Sunak, the new British Prime Minister, has vowed to pursue the tough and uncompromising UK-Rwanda immigration plan designed to transfer to Kigali asylum seekers and refugees including Senegambians that crossed the English Channel.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:00:15 GMT
Govt Expels Rwandan Envoy After M23 Rebel Gains
[DW] The expulsion of Rwandan Ambassador Vincent Karega came on a day when M23 rebels doubled the territory they control. DRC authorities accuse Kigali of backing the rebel group.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:35:29 GMT
Diets to Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases
[New Times] Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of many deaths worldwide and present as an emerging global health threat to day. Also known as chronic diseases, these are non-transmissible diseases of often long duration.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:35:08 GMT
Ex-Miss Rwanda Organiser's Verdict Set for Friday
[New Times] Nyarugenge Intermediate Court will on Friday, October 28, pass its verdict in the trial involving Dieudonne Ishimwe, commonly known as 'Prince Kid.'

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 06:46:35 GMT
Cultural Heritage Body to Unveil Sounds, Songs Recorded During Colonial Period
[New Times] Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) is set to unveil some of the sounds and songs of Rwandans recorded during the Belgian colonial period, on Saturday, October 29.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:40:21 GMT
Speaker of Seychelles' Parliament Meets With President of Inter-Parliamentary Union in Kigali
[Seychelles News Agency] The Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly, Roger Mancienne, and his delegation, including Member of the National Assembly for Grand Anse, Waven William, met with the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Dua...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:48:29 GMT
Eden Care - Inside the First Digital Health Insurer in Rwanda
[New Times] Eden Care is the first digital insurer in Rwanda and the region. Eden Care received its license from the National Bank of Rwanda in August 2022, and it's backed by the largest and second largest reinsurers in Africa, enabling it to insur...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 06:53:38 GMT
Rwandan Police Peacekeepers in South Sudan Donate to Orphans
[New Times] The female-dominated Rwanda Formed Police Unit Three (RWAFPU-3) serving under the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on Tuesday October 25, reached out to orphans in the capital Juba with foodstuff and other essential items.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:40:39 GMT
Oceania Endorses Infantino Ahead of FIFA Elections in Rwanda
[New Times] The Oceania Football Confederation president Lambert Maltock says his region is backing Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA boss.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:20:24 GMT
Public Service Ministry Inks MOU With Rwanda Cooperation Initiative
[The Point] The Ministry of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination & Delivery on Tuesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI Ltd.) via online.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:34:28 GMT
Amavubi Head to Mali
[New Times] Rwanda U -- Rwanda U-23 football team headed to the Malian capital, Bamako, on Tuesday, October 25, ahead of their second leg of the 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Mali, on October 29.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:35:59 GMT
Five Green Projects Rwanda Can Take to Global Carbon Market
[New Times] Green projects in renewable energy, agriculture, greening, transport, waste management and forestry among others have potential to trade carbon credits on the global carbon market.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:49:23 GMT
South Koreans in Rwanda Celebrate National Foundation Day
[New Times] The South Korean Embassy hosted a reception on Friday evening at the Korean Ambassador's residence to commemorate the 4354 anniversary of Gaechoenjeol.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:33:37 GMT
Tracking Social Media to Uncover Ivory Trafficking in Rwanda
[IPS] Rubavu, Northwestern Rwanda -- Every morning, Valerie Mukamazimpaka, a businesswoman selling various food products from Rubavu, a district in Northwestern Rwanda, wakes up early morning to cross "Petite Barrière," one of the busiest border cro...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:35:49 GMT
Rwanda Vs Mali - Five Players Who Can Decide the Game
[New Times] Amavubi U23 host Mali in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2023 U23 AFCON qualifier at Huye Stadium on Saturday, October 22.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:28:01 GMT
Rwanda Gears Up for 5G Network
[New Times] Rwanda is in preparation to adopt the 5th Generation mobile network to drive its digital economy as part of the newly released broadband policy over the next five years.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:21:27 GMT
Rwanda Bar Association Pushes for More Women Lawyers
[New Times] The Rwanda Bar Association (RBA) says it has stepped up efforts to increase the number of women lawyers practicing in the country. Currently, out of 1,500 registered lawyers, only 325 are women.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:34:46 GMT
Minister Ingabire Calls for Effective Measures to Bridge Internet Usage Gap
[New Times] Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, said that efficient measures are needed to address internet usage gap in Africa.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:32:15 GMT
Varsity Students Take Up Mental Health Awareness
[New Times] Clinical Psychology Students' Association of Rwanda (CPSAR) are embarking on a month-long mental health campaign that will embark on fighting stigma associated with mental health illness.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:36:06 GMT
Zimbabwean Teachers Set to Share Knowledge With Rwandan Educators, Students
[New Times] Over 154 Zimbabwean teachers, who arrived in Rwanda on October 19, are set to share knowledge and skills with Rwandan educators and students.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:19:34 GMT
Rwanda Earmarks Rwf500 Billion for Major Electrification Drive
[New Times] The Minister of Infrastructure, Erneste Nsanzimana, has disclosed that the Government will use Rwf500 billion to support its universal electrification efforts, with a main focus on districts with low energy access levels.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:33:32 GMT
80% Expropriation Arrears Cleared - Minister
[New Times] The Minister for Infrastructure Erneste Nsanzimana has said that the Government has paid most of the Rwf35.4 billion it owed to residents whose properties were affected by electricity projects countrywide, as MPs pushed for timely and fai...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:29:13 GMT
New Centre to Help Lawyers Hone Their Digital Skills
[New Times] Certa Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at sharpening the knowledge and skills of Rwandan lawyers to match the ever-changing trends of technology.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:34:11 GMT
Rwanda Seeks to Offer Kidney, Liver Transplants in New Bill
[New Times] The Government of Rwanda is tabling a bill in the Chamber of Deputies this afternoon to establish legislation for transplant surgery services and teaching programmes for fellowship.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:32:39 GMT
Rwanda Ready for Kidney Transplants, Says Ngamije
[New Times] Rwanda has the required tools and medical personnel to perform kidney transplants, the Minister of Health, Daniel Ngamije, said on Wednesday, October 19, as the Chamber of Deputies approved the relevance of the draft law regulating the us...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:39:44 GMT
Two Varsity Dons to Appear in Court Over Corruption
[New Times] Celestin Sebeza, and Francois Bagaragaza, who are accused of corruption will on Thursday, October 20, appear before Gicumbi Primary Court where they are expected to seek bail.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:33:08 GMT
Mixed Reactions Over Proposal for Teens' Access to Contraceptives
[New Times] A proposal to allow access to contraceptives for teens aged 15 years and above - which has since been struct down by Parliament - has attracted mixed reactions from different segments of society, including faith-based organisations and ri...



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