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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta meets with the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, in Washington, on Wednesday, February 1. Courtesy
Security
Biruta, US Deputy Secretary of State discuss DR Congo situation
Nanda Ritsma, the Project Manager of ECOREF at GIZ Rwanda addresses particpants during the stakeholders' dialogue on Friday 27. Courtesy
Finance
FEATURED: Push for more access to finance for refugees, host communities
The M23 rebel group handing over Kibumba  territory to the EAC force in DRC  led by Kenyan Maj. Gen Jeff Nyagah as they withdraw from Kibumba in DR Congo. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda ‘not surprised’ by DR Congo expelling officers from regional body
Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of  of Kenya and Facilitator of the EAC-Led Nairobi Peace Process  in a group photo with  the EAC Technical Advisory Team at a meeting  on the current state of affairs
Security
Kenyatta calls urgent meeting as DR Congo situation worsens
Dr Aimable Mbituyumuremyi, Division Manager of Malaria and NTDs at Rwanda Biomedical Centre  addresses participants. He said that the neglected diseases are found mostly in sub-Saharan African countries. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health
Concerted efforts needed to end ‘neglected diseases’
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Rwanda
Youth urged to embrace heroic values
Lt Col Innocent Nkubana, one of the RDF officers who completed the course on the prevention of recruitment and use of child soldiers, seen here speaks to journalists at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) in Musanze District, on Friday, January 27. Courtesy
Security
Rwandan security officers urged to lead fight against use of child soldiers 
United Nations special envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Huang Xia speaks during a meeting.  The UN special envoy has called upon the two countries to “exercise maximum restraint” amid high tensions. Courtesy
Africa
UN urges restraint over Rwanda-DR Congo tensions
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation minister Dr Vincent Biruta addresses the Chamber of Deputies on Rwanda’s relations with other East African Community partner states on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda ready to protect its sovereignty – Foreign Minister
A Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwanda’s airspace on Tuesday, January 24, prompting Rwanda to take defensive measures. It was the third such incident involving a Congolese Sukhoi-25 fighter jet in three months. File
Security
DR Congo’s warplane incursion an act of war – analysts
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta addresses the Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on regional diplomatic situations on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Security
DR Congo ignored Luanda agreement – Minister Biruta
A Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwanda’s airspace on Tuesday, January 24, prompting Rwanda to take defensive measures. This is the third time in three months that Rwanda's airspace has been violated by DR Congo.
Security
Timeline: DR Congo’s violations of Rwandan airspace
Former President of the Republic of Kenya. Uhuru Kenyatta who is the facilitator of the East Africa Community  led Democratic Republic of Congo peace process condemned the deterioration of security situation in DR Congo.
Security
DR Congo: Kenyatta 'deeply concerned' about worsening situation
Representatives of the Congolese refugee community in Rwanda carried placards displaying the messages contained in the petition. Courtesy
Africa
Congolese refugees petition embassies over DR Congo insecurity
Leaders during the mini-summit in Luanda . Analysts say that the Congolese leadership continues to disrupt efforts put in place by regional leaders to restore peace and stability in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo govt frustrates regional peace efforts – analysts
An enumerator interacts with a resident during the national census in Remera  sector on Aug 16. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Census results to be released in February
Prince Shema, a 20-year-old man who was arrested on Monday, January 16, over allegations of fraud. File
Law
Case of 20-year-old accused of Rwf70m fraud goes to prosecution
The National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Who is eligible for Rwanda’s Hero’s medals

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