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EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva (3rd right) in a group photo with participants at the two-day roundtable discussion. In the front row are (from left) Prof Njuguna Ndung’u of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, EAC Deputy Secretary General Annette Ssemuwemba, Dr Joy Maria Kategekwa of AfDB, Allen Asiimwe of TradeMark Africa, and Amani M’Bale of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on Wednesday, September 11. COURTESY OF EAC
Africa
Region’s Central Banks urged to embrace technology, facilitate cross-border trade
The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda. Courtesy
Education
World Bank approves $200mn for skills development in Rwanda
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International
Five highlights from Harris-Trump debate
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New record set as 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad kicks off in Budapest
Workers arrange bags of sugar at Mumias Sugar Company store in Western Kenya on September 28, 2018.
Africa
Kenya bans sugar imports from outside COMESA, EAC as local production improves
Each APR’ player will receive $3000 (approximately Rwf3,600,000) if they eliminate Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids. Olivier Mugwiza
Football
APR players promised $3000 each to eliminate Pyramids
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Basketball
Patriots, APR square off in Game 1 as battle for the championship begins
Kenya launches clinical guidelines on management of mental disorders. Courtesy
Africa
Kenya launches clinical guidelines on management of mental disorders
Rebecca Cheptegei.
Africa
Alleged killer of Ugandan Olympic athlete dies from burns
The Smart Agriculture Irrigation Project Prototype
Featured
University of Kigali embarks on green initiative to boost sustainable agriculture
Australian police are working with their international counterparts to locate a man they believe fled the country after pouring boiling coffee on a baby in Brisbane.
International
International hunt for man who threw hot coffee on nine-month-old baby
Midfielder Djihad Bizimana in contention with a Libyan player during last week's 1-1 draw-courtesy
Bizimana vows to give 150 percent vs Nigeria
Dr Martin Kimemia assists Charlene Ruto in planting a tree at the university.
Featured
Kenya’s First Daughter urges society to empower young women at Mount Kigali University event
Morocco has stopped 45,015 people from illegally. Courtesy
Africa
Morocco stops 45,000 migrants bound for Europe
Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest person, speaks at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 17. Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has regained the first place as Africa’s richest person. Dan Gatsinzi
Africa
Dangote reclaims title of Africa’s richest person
Selena Gomez, 32, an actress and singer, has amassed a fortune worth $1.3bn.
International
American singer, actress Selena Gomez joins billionaire celebrity rich list
Officials pose for a group photo with top performers of the  challenge dubbed ‘Dubai Twagiye’ which ran from February to June 2024. Courtesy
Featured
Bralirwa’s ‘Dubai Twagiye’ ceremony celebrates top Coca-Cola challenge winners
Heads of State and leaders from the continent and from China during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit on  September 5. Village Urugwiro
International
China, Africa call for reformed international financial system, improved Global South financing

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