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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement Jean-Damascene Bizimana pays tributes to victims as he launched preparatory activities leading up to Kwibuka30 in Huye. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Unity minister urges youth to learn Rwanda’s history ahead of Kwibuka30
Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Einat Weiss lighting a candle during a commemoration event of the victims of the Holocaust in Kigali, on January 25. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda
Call to combat antisemitism as world marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General Guang Chong decorates Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), with UN service medals in recognition for their service  on Friday, January 26. Courtesy
Africa
PHOTOS: Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan decorated with UN medals
President Kagame received President Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea for a tête-à-tête on Friday, January 26.
Africa
Kagame, Guinea president hold tête-à-tête talks
Bishop Vincent Harolimana of Ruhengeri Diocese, who is the vice-president of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC).
Africa
Catholic bishops ‘shocked’ by Burundi closing border with Rwanda
President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique and President Paul Kagame pose for the camera during their meeting in Kigali on Thursday, January 25. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Africa
Kagame, Mozambique president hold talks in Kigali
Delegates at the launch of a new  guidelines for community healing, social reintegration and social cohesion on Thursday, January 25,
Kwibuka
Govt moves to harmonise community healing, social cohesion interventions
Newly proposed Rwandan envoys Emmanuel Bugingo (Zambia, left) and James Ngango (the Swiss Confederation and the United Nations Office at Geneva).
International
Rwanda appoints new envoys to Zambia, Switzerland
Minister of Youth and Arts, Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks at a panel discussion on the second and final day of the 19th National Dialogue Council - Umushyikirano
Rwanda
Rwandan youth urged to tap into opportunities for development
The M23 rebels accused MONUSCO of providing a government-led coalition with information used to plan drone strikes against their positions on Wednesday, January 24. COURTESY
Africa
DR Congo: UN force accused of aiding government coalition against M23 rebels
Delegates follow President Paul Kagame's remarks during the opening of the 19th National Dialogue Umushyikirano at Kigali Convention Centre on Tuesday, January 23. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy
Umushyikirano: Kagame challenges youth to take charge of development agenda
Chief of Defence Forces of Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF), Gen Jacob Mkunda.
Africa
Tanzanian youth being recruited by DR Congo terrorist groups – army chief
(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
The New Times
Africa
M23 accuses DR Congo army of targeting civilians with drone strikes

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