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Felicien Kabuga French court’s ruling and the expectations of genocide survivors

A French court ruled on Wednesday, June 3 that suspected genocide mastermind Felicien Kabuga was transferred from France to the custody of the International Criminal Tribunals Residual Mechanism (RMICT) for trial. However, the latest development still fails to provide answers…

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Kagame calls on world leader “We cannot allow COVID-19 to do double damage”

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President Paul Kagame said the world cannot accept the new coronavirus pandemic to cause double damage, calling on leaders from various sectors to support efforts to develop the vaccines needed. Government , business and private sector leaders met virtually to…

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Rwanda records 11 more COVID-19 cases

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Rwanda announced 11 new Covid-19 cases and one recovery on Saturday 6 June, taking the number of confirmed cases to 431 of which 283 have recovered. The new cases are related to clusters in Rusizi and Rusumo according to the…

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Countries that have lifted COVID-19 lockdown ban on places of worship

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Some countries around the globe either reopened their churches or planned to resume liturgical activities soon. Going through today ‘s speech by President Uhuru, talk is still ripe about reopening the country and easing restrictions. A place of worship is…

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Rwanda government explains why Covid-19 tally are announces every evening

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Every evening Rwandans anticipate the new coronavirus updates with bated breath. They cheer as there are more people recovering, or no new infections. The update has captivated many people and they can’t go to bed until they get the latest…

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Rwanda government to invest Rwf1bn in new fertilizers for wheat and beans

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Agriculture and Animal Resources Minister Dr Gerardine Mukeshimana and Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC) will help Rwandan smallholder farmers with a comprehensive package that will enable them to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic impact and invest in new fertilizers. RFC is…

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Rwanda Government congratulates Burundi’s President-elect, Evariste Ndayishimiye

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In a statement published on the Cndd-Fdd Twitter page this Saturday evening, announcing that the Government of the Republic of Rwanda congratulates Burundi’s newly elected President Evariste Ndayishimiye and expresses its commitment to work towards improving the historical ties between…

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Ferwafa dismisses Gicumbi and Heroes’ relegation appeal

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The local governing body for football (Ferwafa) dismissed an appeal lodged by Gicumbi and Heroes FC after both sides protested their ‘unfair relegation’ from the Rwanda Premier League. A fortnight ago, Ferwafa announced that the 2019/2020 season had ended prematurely…

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Inside story into the Rwanda-Uganda relations

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President Paul Kagame and President Yoweri Museveni are both former bush war rebels who successfully led resistance movements in their countries toppling regimes. Both understand the value of precise intelligence. However, one would ask why President Museveni can fall victim…

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Felicien Kabuga’s lawyers vow to challenge extradition verdict

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A Rwandan tycoon charged with genocide in 1994 and arrested in France over the weekend will challenge a bid to extradite him to an international tribunal, his lawyers said Tuesday. Felicien Kabuga, 84, one of the last key fugitives wanted…

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Rwanda’s talented Inanga player Deo Munyakazi to release debut album

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Rwandan inanga player Deo Munyakazi will officially release his debut album Isoko Dusangiye at an online concert on June 12th. The concert will be streamed live via the official Facebook page of Munyakazi (external link). The announcement comes after ‘Ndi…

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Rwanda government reveals how private schools can retain teachers on their payroll amid COVID-19 crisis

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Valentine Uwamariya, Minister of Education, urged private schools including higher educational institutions to leverage the national recovery fund to keep teachers on the payroll in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis. She said this while speaking on the situation where…

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Families of victims allegedly killed by Kabuga while in Kenya seek justice

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Several Kenyan families are seeking justice after Felicien Kabuga ‘s arrest in Paris on 16 May, accusing the top Rwandan genocide of having a hand in murdering their relatives while he was hiding in Kenya. Felicien Kabuga is thought to…

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Merck Foundation speaks on training over 180 fertility specialists in Africa

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Over 180 doctors across Africa and Asia have received clinical and practical training under the Merck Foundation’s Embryology and Fertility Program for fertility specialists and embryologists, according to Merck Foundation This initiative is also part of the “More Than A…

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Rwandan community in the US donates Rwf45m to Covid-19 fund

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The Rwandan community living in the U.S. has donated $47,918.04 (about Rwf45 million) to the recovery fund established by the Government. A copy of the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning’s letter of appreciation to the Group Chairman suggests that…

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Trade unions task government to pay attention to job creation

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It was heard during the Ministry of Trade and Industry ‘s budget presentation in parliament that a one-billion financing gap exists in the National Employment Program that operates under the ministry. Following the hearing, Parliament member voiced doubts about the…

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Rwandan Genocide: Who is Felicien Kabuga?

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A French court ruled Wednesday that Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga should be handed to a UN tribunal for trial. The court is based in The Hague as well as in Arusha in the East African nation of Tanzania. The…

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COVID-19: Cairo airport to receive 23 flights carrying Egyptians stranded abroad

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Cairo International Airport in Egypt is expected to receive 23 special international flights carrying Egyptians stranded abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic on Friday. According to state-run Ahram Online news website, the flights, with a total of 3,346 Egyptians, would arrive…

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Crown Paints gets CMA’s approval to extend time for releasing financial statement

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Crown Paints, a paint and coating solutions company, has been approved by Capital Markets Authority to extend the time required to file its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31 , 2019. Due to the difficult circumstances brought…

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Rwandan Genocide: A detailed review of the 25-year search for Félicien Kabuga and his arrest

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Félicien Kabuga, the alleged financial mastermind of the Rwandan genocide of Tutsis in 1994, was arrested mid-May in a suburb outside Paris. Police forces throughout the world had been trying to track him down since 1997. The French authorities have now…

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Rwanda set to lead Africa’s schools in internet connectivity

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Rwanda was chosen to lead the rest of Africa in implementing the Giga Project, a project of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which aims to link every school to the internet. The initiative, launched in 2019, Giga sets…

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Rwanda government speaks on increasing health insurance coverage

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More than 20 percent of Rwandans are not insured, and because of the underlying risks associated with it, government is unsettled. As a result, a national wide-ranging campaign has been launched by the government to sensitize the masses to ensure…

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New umbrella body of 25 African countries emerges

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A new umbrella organisation has been created to represent 25 refrigeration and air conditioning associations from 24 African countries. The first meeting of the Union of Associations of African Actors in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (U-3ARC) took place on May…

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Rwanda’s parliament undergoes cabinet reshuffle

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Parliamentarians overwhelmingly voted for Valens Muhakwa on Friday 5 June 2020 for the chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee. After his victory, Muhakwa vowed to ensure proper management of public properties for the sake of national prosperity. He was the…

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