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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
The Force Commander of the East African Community regional force, Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu, and other officers, visit Ugandan EACRF contingent, on August 12, in Rutshuru territory, eastern DR Congo. It remains unclear how the regional force will react to renewed hostilities. Photo: courtesy of EACRF
Africa
Fighting resumes in eastern DR Congo; what’s at stake?
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Africa
Fighting resumes in eastern DR Congo
Burundi's Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca (right) and ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Hanan Morsy.
Economy
Experts discuss East, Central African manufacturing, food security
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Senator Bob Menendez, during the former's trip to Washington in December 2022. At the time, the Congolese government announced that Menendez had taken a clear position to denounce Rwanda's alleged support for the M23 rebels and ask the US government to take sanctions against Kigali to stop what Kinshasa claimed was "the unjust aggression against DRC." Internet
International
US Senator Menendez’s indictment raises questions about his anti-Rwanda views
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International
Anti-Rwanda US Senator Bob Menendez charged for corruption
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District .Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
International
What International Day of Sign Languages is all about
The Ministry of Youth has announced YouthConnekt Awards 2023, with 200 Rwandan impactful entrepreneurs set to get direct financial support.
Technology
200 Rwandan entrepreneurs to reap cash in 2023 YouthConnekt awards
Officials and youth representatives water a tree that was planted last year as a symbol of peace at the Parliament Building, during the celebration of  the International Day of Peace on Thursday, September 21. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwandan youth urged to strive for peace
Some of over 130 body lotions, creams and soaps that were banned by Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority.File
Health
Rwanda FDA explains ban on over 100 cosmetics
Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District. Sam Ngendahimana
Kwibuka
UNESCO inscription of memorial sites will help in fighting Genocide denial- Bizimana
Some visitors tour Kigali Genocide Memorial, one four genocide memorials listed among world heritage sites. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Kwibuka
Rwanda: Four Genocide memorials added to UNESCO World Heritage List
The Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Gen. Mubarakh Muganga meets with the Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Salem bin Hamad bin Aqil Al Nabit, in Doha  on Tuesday, September 19. Photo by Qatar New Agency
Security
Rwanda’s Gen Muganga meets Qatari army chief
Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism
Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site
Residents ride some motorbikes  in Marrakech city which was affected by earthquake  on September 8. Photo by Moise M Bahati
Africa
Moroccan investment agency hopes to rebuild quake-hit Marrakech
Afia Group and Kapsule, a healthcare data service company based in Kigali and London, will receive a $50,000 grant each. Courtesy
Health
Rwandan start-ups get $50,000 grant, wider market from Bill Gates-funded initiative
Some of body lotions that were seized during an operation. FDA released  a list of banned products including over 130 types of body lotions, soaps and creams that contain prohibited ingredients.File
Health
Rwanda FDA bans over 100 cosmetic products
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Technology
Two Rwandan start-ups to get $50,000 grant through Bill Gates-funded initiative
The impact of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco on September 8 can be seen in Marrakech city, dozens of kilometres from the epicentre Photos by Moise M. Bahati
Africa
Morocco raises $200m to support recovery from earthquake

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