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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
Kigali’s Vice-Mayor in charge of Urbanisation and Infrastructure Mérard Mpabwanamaguru (left) chats with Dodo Twahirwa, CEO of Jali Transport (C), as Jali unveils 20 new buses. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Infrastructure
Five changes in public transport as govt invests Rwf20bn
Seven-seaters that were recently given permission to operate in public transport, are no longer allowed to transport passengers in Kigali. File
Infrastructure
Unlicenced seven-seater taxis no longer allowed in Kigali
Delegates pose for a group photo during the opening session of the two-day 5th annual symposium in Kigali. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda
Dallaire Institute’s symposium deliberates ways to end use of child soldiers
Job Flex co-founder Eric Mugwiza and Advisory Board Member Nicaise Ishimwe pose for a picture.
Featured
New platform Job Flex seeks to revolutionise Rwanda’s job market
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana plants a tree during the Umuganda on Saturday, November 26.
Environment
New tree planting initiative to promote ‘green hospitals’
Force Commander (FC) of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu addresses Contingent Commanders of EACRF troops deployed in North Kivu at Force Headquarters on Monday, 16 October 2023. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo: EAC, SADC army chiefs to deliberate regional force’s mandate
The top three winners of Africa's Business Heroes 2023 are Dr Ikpeme Neto from Nigeria (centre), Thomas Njeru from Kenya (right) and Ayman Bazaraa from Egypt. Photo courtesy
Business
Top three winners of Africa’s Business Heroes funding announced
MONUSCO’s head Bintou Keita and DR Congo’s Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula pose for a photo after signing the agreement in Kinshasa. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo, UN mission sign withdrawal plan
DR Congo army Spokesperson, Maj. Gen Sylvain Ekenge says all soldiers have been informed of a strict ban on establishing or maintaining any contact with the FDLR, a designated terrorist organisation largely made up of remnants who perpetrated the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Courtesy photo
Africa
DR Congo army announces ‘divorce’ with FDLR
Delegates pose for a group photo. The five-day meeting, themed “Prevention and response to unconstitutional changes in Central Africa,” will chart ways to solve current security issues.
Africa
Experts discuss security issues in Central Africa
A new treaty on migration between the United Kingdom and Rwanda will respond to concerns raised by the UK Supreme Court.
Rwanda
New UK-Rwanda migration treaty to ‘reemphasise’ initial plan
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with White House Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines (3rd left) and other officials after having discussions over the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, in Kigali on Sunday, November 19. According to the Office of the President, the discussions focused on ways to de-escalate tensions and address the root causes of the insecurity in eastern DR Congo. Photo: Village Urugwiro.
Africa
Kagame, US intelligence chief discuss tensions in eastern DR Congo
Some of the refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya on their arrival at Kigali International Airport. File
Rwanda
Rwanda remains open to refugees – govt spokesperson
Moïse Katumbi, a former governor of Katanga Province, is one of the main opposition candidates vying for DR Congo's presidency. Elections are slated for on December 20.
Africa
DR Congo polls: Three opposition candidates back Moïse Katumbi for president
The M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka said the government coalition, composed of militias, attacked the rebels’ positions on Sunday, November 19. Courtesy
Africa
M23 accuses DR Congo army of ‘indiscriminate’ bombing of populated areas
Some of the 169 asylum seekers from Libya arrive at Kigali International Airport, on Thursday, November 16.  Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda reiterates commitment to host refugees after new Libya arrivals 
Rwandan diplomat Venetia Sebudandi, who passed away on Monday, November 13, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Courtesy
Rwanda
Ambassador Sebudandi to be laid to rest on Saturday
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Crime
Genocide fugitive Aloys Ndimbati confirmed dead

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