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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
(L-R) Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, Minister of Interior Alfred Gasana and Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju during Umushyikirano at Kigali Convention Centre on Tuesday, January 23. About 1,500 delegates are attending the National Dialogue Council . PHOTOS BY DAN KWIZERA
Politics
PHOTOS: Economic resilience, unity and youth leadership on agenda as Umushyikirano kicks off
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye addressing youth in Kinshasa on Sunday, January 21. Courtesy
Africa
Rwanda condemns ‘inflammatory’ comments by Burundi president
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, was in Kinshasa, DR Congo, for the inauguration of President Felix Tshisekedi on Saturday. Courtesy
Africa
Burundi president’s Kinshasa ‘gaffe’ exposes his intentions for Rwanda – analysts
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Africa
DR Congo’s Tshisekedi sworn in for second term as police stifles protests
A scene of fire accident that left one student killed and another injured after the dormitory of EAV Rushashi, caught fire in the early hours of Saturday, January 20. Photo TV One Rwanda
Education Ministry comforts family of student killed in Gakenke school fire
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Africa
M23 accuses DR Congo army of targeting civilians with drone strikes
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta (right), and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly shake hands after signing a new migration treaty between the two countries in Kigali, on December 5, 2023. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
International
UK-Rwanda migration bill passes House of Commons
M23 rebels have threatened that they aim to respond after they lost two commanders when government forces struck their positions with drones, on Tuesday, January 16. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo: M23 rebels vow to retaliate after FARDC drone strikes kill two commanders
The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo has lost two commanders who were killed by government forces on Tuesday, January 16, in an attack the rebels called a violation of the existing ceasefire. Courtesy
Africa
M23 rebels say two commanders killed, accuse Kinshasa of violating ceasefire
President Kagame receives Jakob Stausholm, the CEO of Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining, and processing the Earth's mineral resources. Their discussion focused on partnerships and investment opportunities in the mining sector. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Economy
Kagame talks mining partnerships with Rio Tinto boss
President Paul Kagame meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Davos  on Tuesday, January 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Security
Kagame, Blinken discuss regional security
Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to resolve the dispute within three days.
Aviation
Tanzania, Kenya agree to resolve air transport dispute
The 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano, will take place on  January 23 and 24. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Politics
Umushyikirano2024: National dialogue to discuss development, unity
Some cross-border trucks stranded at Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. Rwanda has asked Burundi to respect international obligations and protect Rwandans who are stranded in Burundi. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa
Government asks Burundi to protect Rwandans after border closure
Some Burundians stranded at Burundi-Rwanda border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. All photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa
PHOTOS: Burundians stranded after country closes border with Rwanda
The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups. Courtesy
Africa
South Africa opposition party calls country's deployment to DR Congo reckless decision
Wenceslas Twagirayezu, who is suspected of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, with his lawyer during a past hearing session. The suspect was extradited to Rwanda by Denmark in December 2018. PHOTO BY IGIHE
Law
Prosecution to appeal against acquittal of Genocide suspect Twagirayezu
Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
Rwanda regrets border closure by Burundi

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