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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta talks to the CAR Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff in Charge of Planning, Brig Gen Arcadius Betibangui, 
on Tuesday, October 24. Courtesy RDF
Africa
Biruta visits Rwandan troops in CAR
The meeting is also part of the preparations for Africa Liberation Day 2024.
Africa
Pan-African Movement, Africans in Rwanda discuss development
The New Times reporter Patrick Nzabonimpa (C) with Prof Jean Pierre Ntaganda(L) and Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu pose for a photo. Journalist Nzaponimpa was awarded  for his contribution to the awareness of science, technology and innovation in Rwanda on Wednesday, October 18. Courtesy
Technology
The New Times reporter wins Rwf6m science, tech awareness award
Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN. Courtesy
Africa
Rwandan envoy condemns Kinshasa’s arming of militias
Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations addresses the UN General Assembly’s General Debate on the report of the International Residual Mechanisms for Criminal Tribunals. Courtesy
Crime
Suspending Kabuga trial a slap in the face of Genocide survivors – Envoy
President Paul Kagame meets with Dr Jean Kaseya, the Director General of Africa CDC at Village Urugwiro, on Tuesday, October 17. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Health
Kagame, Africa CDC boss discuss digital health
Laboratory technicians during a training on the latest technologies in Huye District.. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health
WHO, RBC prepare lab techs for advanced EU-Team Europe supported facility
The commander of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo (EACRF), Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu held a meeting with the heads of its contingents following an attack on a Ugandan convoy  on Monday, October 16.
Africa
DR Congo: EAC force commanders meet after attack on Uganda convoy
President Paul Kagame received Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Transitional President of the Republic of Gabon and Chairman of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions, at Urugwiro Village, on Monday,  October 16, 2023. Courtesy Urugwiro Village.
Security
Kagame, Gabon's Nguema discuss security situation on continent, ECCAS region
South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO).
Africa
South African peacekeepers recalled over sexual misconduct
Secretary general of the East African Community, Peter Mathuki. PHOTO | XINHUA via AFP
EAC raises concerns over ‘deteriorating’ DR Congo situation
A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane bound for London’s Heathrow Airport landed “safely” after “an alert of a potential security threat,” the airline said in a statement on Thursday, October 12. Internet
Security
Kenya Airways plane lands ‘safely’ after security threat alert
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) says it took “immediate and robust action” in response to reports of sexual misconduct by its troops. Internet
Africa
DR Congo: UN peacekeepers suspended over sexual misconduct
East African Community Secretary-General Peter Mathuki and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni during a meeting at state house to discuss the conflict in eastern DR Congo.on Tuesday, October 10. COURTESY
Africa
EAC boss, Museveni discuss DR Congo crisis
IHS Rwanda and  UNICEF sign a partnership  to promote digital literacy, environmental preservation, and sustainable development. Courtesy
Education
IHS Rwanda, UNICEF partner to ‘Go Green,’ enhance digital literacy in schools
A view of the newly completed Shema Power Lake Kivu (SPLK) plant in Rubavu District. The $400 million facility, is currently providing 37.5 megawatts. According to the plant officials, by February 2024, the SPLK methane plant will be providing a total of 56MW. Photo: Courtesy
Rwanda’s biggest methane power plant connected to national grid
East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Commander Maj. Gen. Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu visiting the Ugandan contingent’s bases in Kiwanja and Bunagana, in North Kivu Province, in June 2023. The EAC regional force has troops from Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, and South Sudan.
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Kenyatta urges non-military solution
Specialists work inside IRCAD Africa, the centre of excellence in Kigali’s budding, health hub in Masaka sector in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Health
Explainer: How Rwanda’s next-gen surgery works

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