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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Goma in February. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
M23 asks SADC forces to withdraw after clashes in Goma
Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) to Rwanda has announced that a scholarship competition will be organised in Kigali for young girls and boys. File
Featured
FEATURED: ASECNA to host scholarship competition to train young Rwandans in aerodrome firefighting
Vincent Karega, the Ambassador at Large in the Great Lakes Region, said the divisionism introduced by colonial powers, particularly Belgium, laid the foundation for ethnic hatred in Rwanda.
Kwibuka
Amb Karega: Belgium’s colonial divide is root cause of genocide ideology in region
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, the president of the bank. The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will host its 2025 annual meetings from May 26 to 30 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Courtesy
Economy
What to expect at the 2025 AfDB annual meetings in Abidjan
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) officials  observe a moment of silence at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, 
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) officials  observe a moment of silence at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 10. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka
Kwibuka 31: Youth urged to combat genocide ideology, promote national unity
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay during her visit in Rwanda in September 2023. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Rwanda, UNESCO join efforts to teach history of Genocide against the Tutsi
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Kwibuka
Kwibuka31: AVEGA leads discussions on unity, trauma, emotional healing ahead of commemoration
The Leather Value Chain Project was launched on Friday, April 4 at the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda’s leather value chain gets Rwf1.4bn boost
La Dolce Villa.
Cinema
Seven new films to add to your weekend movie marathon
Panelists engage in a discussion during the ceremony  of the International Women's Day on March 25. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: Gender norms, financial barriers still hinder Rwandan women—RWAMREC
Rex Kazadi, a candidate for DR Congo’s December 2023 presidential elections, has joined the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFCM23) rebellion’s ranks. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Former presidential candidate Rex Kazadi joins AFC/M23 – reports
Alliance fleuve Congo coordinator Corneille Nangaa gestures during a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in January. Nangaa has appealed to the entire DR Congo diaspora to join the cause for liberating the country.
Africa
AFC/M23 rallies Congolese diaspora to join struggle
Prof. Jean Ngamije, the Vice Chancellor of UNILAK and Philippe Maussire, the Mayor of Avenay Val D’Or during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Friday, March 28. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
UNILAK, Avenay Val D’Or France, sign MoU to strengthen cultural, educational ties
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Rwanda
Kagame tasks new RIB boss to tackle economic, cyber crimes
AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda 2025: Top five finalists and Bootcamp judges. From left to right Muyombano Happy Axel, Niyidukunda Mugeni Euphrosine, Alimas Hakizimana, Muhiza Frank, Tresor Gashonga, Sabina Marie Rose, Malik Shaffy, and Dr. Damien Shumbusho.
Featured
FEATURED: Five agripreneurs advance to AYuTe Rwanda 2025 finals, eyeing Rwf50m prize
Maitre Gims' controversial concert was postponed after Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo claimed that its day, April 7, was 'ill-chosen’.
Crime
Maitre Gims’ controversial April 7 concert postponed
The cast of Gladiator 2 boasts some of Hollywood's biggest names, ranging from legendary actors to up-and-coming star-File
Cinema
Cinema corner: Classic movies on your watchlist this weekend
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo urged the police prefect to cancel the ‘ill-chosen’ concert.
International
Paris Police Prefect calls for postponement of ‘controversial’ April 7 concert

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