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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
Students at King David Academy in Kicukiro District. Annet Mutamuriza, the headmistress of the school said that the new school time structure will be more impactful for day students than those studying at boarding. Courtesy
Education
Private schools say changes in study time could affect curriculum
A new look of Lake Karago after some activities to restore and revamp the degraded lake in Nyabihu. The new fish seeds of the carp species in Lake Karago are expected to increase production. Photo by Moise Bahati
Economy
Fishmongers hopeful as Lake Karago gets new fish seeds
According to an EAC statement, Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya’s ex-president and the facilitator in the DRC peace process , would be joined by President of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye and Peter Mathuki EAC Secretary General as they meet Tshisekedi in Kinshasa..Courtesy
Security
EAC leaders meet Tshisekedi in race to calm DR Congo conflict
Ambassador Vincent Karega has revealed that MONUSCO chief, Bintou Keita ignores root cause of Congo conflict. File
Security
MONUSCO chief ignores root cause of Congo conflict, says Amb. Karega
The newly appointed Minister Jean Claude Musabyimana swearing in as the Minister of Local Government on Friday, November 11. Courtesy
Rwanda
Musabyimana sworn in as Minister of Local Government
President Paul Kagame receives João Lourenço, the visiting Angolan President at Village Urugwiro in Kigali, on Friday, November 11. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame, Angola president hold talks amid DR Congo tensions
Angolan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tete Antonio on his arrival at Kigali International Airport on Thursday evening, November 10. Courtesy
Rwanda
Angolan foreign minister in Rwanda on official visit
A delegate  visits one of the stands that are showcasing their leather products during TALIF in Kigali on November 9. This year's forum was dominated by Ethiopian leather producers, seeking to invest in Rwanda's leather industry. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Textile, Apparel and Leather Investment Forum gets underway in Kigali
Visually impaired people with their white canes in Masaka Sector in Kicukiro District. A white cane costs average Rwf20,000 and with insurance cover it could go down to around Rwf2,000. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Health
Calls grow for govt to extend health insurance cover to the white cane
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation  Dr Vincent Biruta. Rwanda has written to the DR Congo government seeking the release of two citizens, who have been detained incommunicado.File
Rwanda
Rwanda wants citizens abducted by DRC intel agency released
East African leaders agree on harmonising their approach and work together with Angola towards ensuring peace in DR Congo. / Courtesy
Security
EAC leaders ‘agree to harmonise’ efforts to address DR Congo crisis
President Kagame attends an EAC High Level Consultative meeting on the situation in Eastern DR Congo. / Photo: Village Urugwiro
Security
EAC presidents meet over DR Congo security issues
DR Congo fighter jet violated Rwanda's airspace on November 7. Previously, DR Congo army shelled multiple rockets on the Rwandan territory, killing and injuring civilians as well as destroying properties.
Security
Rwanda sends protest note to DR Congo over ‘warplane incursion’
The incursion by the DR Congo’s (DRC) Sukhoi-25 fighter jet is one of many provocations towards Rwanda. Internet photo
DR Congo admits to violating Rwandan airspace
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Africa
Ethiopia govt, Tigray commanders discuss disarmament plan
President Paul  Kagame  meets with President of Kenya  Dr. William Ruto  ahead of COP27, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on Sunday, November 6. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame, Ruto hold bilateral talks
L-R -Betty Mutesi, the Rwanda and Burundi country director of International Alert, FrederickGolooba Mutebi and  Mukasa Mbidde, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly
Africa
DR Congo incitement to violence uncalled for – Expert
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Rwanda
Rwandans in Kenya elect new leaders

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