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FP-ICGLR secretary-general Amb Onyango Kakoba speaks as head of  the obsever mission David Yama looks on at the news conference in Kigali yesterday. Nadu00e8ge Imbabazi
Rwanda
Poll results reflect the will of the people – regional observer group
A team of observers inspect special ballots designed for voters with impaired vision at Groupe Scolaire Rwamagana polling station.
Rwanda
Observers: Polls were peaceful, free and transparent
Maic Shyaka Ndutiye and Rwandau2019s Egyptian coach Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim celebrate after the former struck gold in juniors kumite -55kg category. Courtesy.
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African Champs showing raised Rwanda’s Karate profile – Uwayo
Youngster Maic Shyaka Ndutiye, 17, put up a spirited fight to win Rwanda's historic first gold medal on continental scene at Intare Arena in Kigali yesterday. Courtesy
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Rwanda wins first ever gold in an international Karate tournament
Gratien Niyitegeka aka Seburikoko during his interview at The New Times offices. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana.
Seburikoko: The actor making Rwandans talk
The trio of  Jean Claude Munyaburanga (left), Alphan Nsabimana (center) ad Thomas Habanabakize (right) were the first home players to win medals. Rwandans managed to collect four medals on Day One of the African Championships at Intare Arena yesterday. /Sam Ngendahimana
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Karate: Rwanda's Kata trio show resilience as they win bronze in Continental Championships
Sakina Cyuzuzo of the Nyarutarama-based Last Samurai Karate club, is part of a three-karateka  female team in Kata competition, while 17-year old Victor Shyaka Kaberuka (right), of Kigaliu2019s Lions Karate-Do Club, will be on a medal hunt in individual category today. Emmanuel  Kwizera.
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Rwanda begin medal chase in African Champs
The entire male team Kata squad of three u2013 Thomas Habanabakize (left), Alphan Nsabimana (center) and Jean Claude Munyaburanga (right) u2013 is from Zen. Emmanuel Kwizera.
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Zen Karate-Do: Rubavu-based club’s intention to rule the national team
Halifa Niyitanga, 18, is working hard in training as he patiently waits for another chance to impress.  Sam Ngendahimana.
Other Sports
Who are the Rwandan players likely to challenge heavyweights at Continental Champs?
Rwanda Karate Federation president, Theogene Uwayo. / Courtesy
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Hosting Africa Karate Champs is a sign of trust in Rwanda, says Uwayo
Rwandau2019s Karate national team coach Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim oversees his teamsu2019 training at La Palisse Hotel Nyandungu in Kigali yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
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Rwanda ‘can beat anyone at African Karate champs’
Vice Captain Christian Rurangayire, 25, is back in action with the national team and has rallied the team to aim for gold in all categories at the upcoming continental championships. Courtesy.
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Rwanda ‘fired up’ ahead of African Karate Champs
Jovia Umunezero is one of the youngsters tipped by the Egyptian expert Mohamed Hashim Mohamed to shine in African Championships next week. The 17-year old won silver in African Youth Games in Algeria last month. File photo.
Other Sports
Karate: Over 20 countries for Continental Champs in Kigali
Passengers inside an Uber taxi. Net photo.
Rwanda
Uber expresses interest in the Rwandan market
The nationl karate team is under the guidance of vastly expereinced Egyptian coach, Captain Mohamed Hashim Mohamed since July. Jejje Muhinde.
Other Sports
Karate: Rwanda to register squad for African Champs
Fire gutted the Tanzanian side of the Rusumo One Stop Border Post on Sunday, killing one person and destroying six fuel tanks and a tractor. Courtesy.
Rwanda
Was Rusumo border fire avoidable?
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Africa
COMESA says 98% regional non-tariff barriers resolved
Participants follow a presentation during the African Innovation Summit in Kigali in June. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
Kigali preferred to Geneva for economic summit

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