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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
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East African Legislative Assembly ’s Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution members, MP Fatuma Ndangiza and Piere Celestin Rwigema during the meeting with representatives of Police,RIB and Civil Society. Bahizi
Africa
Human trafficking: MPs call for coordinated response in EAC
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, Kerrie Symmonds and the President of AGRA, Dr. Agnes Kalibata after signing the agreement in Kigali on November 11. Courtesy
Rwanda
Barbados, AGRA partner to advance food systems
East African Legislative Assembly ’s Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution members, MP Fatuma Ndangiza and Piere Celestin Rwigema during the meeting with representatives of Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Rwanda National Police, Ministry of Justice, and civil society. Craish BAHIZI
Security
EALA, security organs set to draw measures against terrorism, human trafficking
Jean Claude Musabyimana, the newly appointed Minister of Local Government. File.
Rwanda
Who is Musabyimana, Rwanda’s new Local Government Minister
MP Germaine Mukabalisa highlighted different challenges related to the new bill governing national parks and nature reserves .Craish Bahizi
Tourism
MP Mukabalisa ‘pokes holes’ in provision on national park abolition
Members of East African Legislative Assembly during a plenary in Kigali  on November 4. The Assembly adopted a motion to support EACOP. Courtesy
Africa
Why regional parliament backed East African crude oil project
A doctor conducts eye screening at Rwanda Military Hospital. MPs voted a law establishing the organ of Military Medical Insurance on November 8. Courtesy
Health
What an autonomous Military Medical Insurance means
The Commission’s activity report for the fiscal year 2021-2022 was presented to Parliament ,both Chambers.
Law
Over 40% defilement cases not lodged in courts – report
MPs during the Chamber of Deputies' Plenary held on Monday, November 7. The Plenary resolved that people who are responsible for public finance mismanagement be prosecuted. / Courtesy photo
Crime
MPs demand accountability for public funds abuse
Public Accounts Committee chairperson Valens Muhakwa during a hearing session as RTDA appear before the committee on September 8, 2022. Craish BAHIZI (2)
Rwanda
Parliament to examine committee findings on AG report
The National Electoral Commission Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza addresses the media during a past news briefing (File)
Africa
Deadline set for EALA Rwandan members’ candidature
(L-R) EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki, Rwanda's State Minister in Charge of EAC affairs Nshuti Manasseh, and  EALA ex-officio  Rebecca Miano during the regional parliament's Plenary in Kigali on November 2, 2022. (Courtesy)
Africa
‘Consensus principle’ blamed for hindering EAC progress
Burundi President, Évariste Ndayishimiye meets with the EAC Facilitator on the Peace Process in the Eastern DRC, former  Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta to discuss on the current security issues in Eastern DRC. Courtesy
Security
Uhuru, Ndayishimiye root for ‘comprehensive’ solution for DR Congo crisis
Martin Ngoga, the Speaker of EALA chairing  a session held in Kigali on Friday, November 4. Courtesy
Africa
Over $2m earmarked for EAC staff arrears
Minister of State in Charge of East African Community (EAC) Manasseh Nshuti and EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki during a plenary sitting of EALA in Kigali. Courtesy
Economy
EAC must get ‘basics’ right prior to monetary union – Minister Nshuti
MP Fatuma Ndangiza speaks  during an EALA session that was debating on the Report of its Committee on Legal, Rules and Privileges on the East African Community Surveillance, Compliance and Enforcement Commission Bill, in Kigali, on Wednesday, November 2. Courtesy
Rwanda
EALA MPs call for usage of local currencies across EAC
Africa Improved Foods wins EAC Quality award 2022.
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Africa Improved Foods wins EAC Quality award 2022
President Paul Kagame addresses  members of EALA parliament during a  special plenary sitting of the East African Legislative Assembly in Kigali on Tuesday, November 1. Photo Village Urugwiro
Africa
Strong regional blocs key to prosperous African Union – Kagame

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