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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
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
Ethiopian investor Yared Gebremichael explains how one of the machines works at his cleaning and sorting factory in Rugende, Gasabo District in Kigali City. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Economy
Ethiopian investor talks opportunities in Rwanda
Visually impaired people with their white canes at Masaka in Kicukiro District. A walking stick costs average Rwf20,000 and with insurance cover it could go down to around Rwf2,000. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health
Union of the blind calls for local production of white canes
Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun (R) during a tree planting exercise at Masaka in Kicukiro on Saturday, November 11. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Environment
Chinese alumni association in Rwanda helps plant over 2,000 trees
Former Burundi Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni
Africa
Burundian prosecutor seeks life sentence for former prime minister
A group of 103 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya arrived in Rwanda on the night of Thursday, August 18. Up to 6,600 refugees in Rwanda were “safely” resettled in third countries in 2023. COURTESY
Rwanda
Over 6,000 refugees ‘safely resettled’ from Rwanda in 2023
Burundi’s former Prime Minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni appeared in court on Wednesday, November 8. INTERNET PHOTO
Africa
Burundi’s former premier charged with attempt to kill president
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Africa
Burundi’s former premier charged with attempt to kill president
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

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