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First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses youths from Africa and beyond on the final day of YouthConnekt Africa Summit that ended in Kigali Friday at Kigali Convention Centre. During her address, Mrs Kagame challenged the African youth to leverage their numbers to take the lead in transforming the continent. The summit brought together over 8,000 youths from over 90 countries. /Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Youth are well positioned to steer Africa’s transformation – First Lady

Saturday, October 12, 2019
The petitioner, Edward Murangwa, speaks to the media shortly after the property law case was adjourned by the Supreme Court in Kigali yesterday. Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Lawyer petitions Supreme Court over property tax law

Saturday, October 12, 2019
The Minister of Youth, Rosemary Mbabazi speaks at the YouthConneckt Africa Summit in Kigali on October 11, 2019. Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

Four countries bid to host next YouthConnekt Africa summit

Saturday, October 12, 2019
IGP Namibia, Gen. Sebastian Ndeitunga introducing ACP Shikongo Titus Shikongo, who attended the Police Senior Command and Staff Course in Rwanda, to Namibian President Dr. Hage G. Geingob as IGP Dan Munyuza looks on

Namibian President commends cooperation between Rwanda and Namibian Police forces

Saturday, October 12, 2019
Rwandan Blandine Umuziranenge (2nd L) awarded USD 5000. Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

YouthConnekt: Rwandan scoops girls’ innovation project award

Saturday, October 12, 2019
Maj Gen Kazura, the RDF Command and Staff College Commandant, awards Maj Ru00e9gis Rwagasana Sankara, who emerged the best student. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Thirty-eight graduate from RDF Command and Staff College

Saturday, October 12, 2019
Flags of the Commonwealth member states. Net photo.
Rwanda

Commonwealth trade ministers commit to free trade

Saturday, October 12, 2019
DIGP in charge of Operations, Felix Namuhoranye gives a certificate to one of the course participants as EASF Joint Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Charles Rudakubana and Denmark representative to EASF look on
Rwanda

Regional peacekeeping course ends at Police Training School

Saturday, October 12, 2019
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Kagame pardons over 50 young women convicted of abortion, infanticide

Friday, October 11, 2019
Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian Prime Minister. / Internet photo

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Friday, October 11, 2019
Hubert Ruzibiza, the Chief Executive Officer of FONERWA, and Christophe Nuttell, Executive Director of 20 Regions of Climate Action, signing an MOU to develop smart green cities in Rwanda.

Deal signed to develop Smart Green Villages in Rwanda

Friday, October 11, 2019
Among Nigeria's healthcare woes is the emigration of its physicians. Nine out of every ten doctors in Nigeria are seeking to leave the country and find work elsewhere - including the Nigerian doctor who is pictured here and signing paperwork to become a German citizen. / Reuters
Africa

Nigeria has a mental health problem

Friday, October 11, 2019
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International

Explosions on Iranian oil tanker off Jeddah's coast cause spill

Friday, October 11, 2019
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Over 120 more refugees arrive in Rwanda from Libya

Friday, October 11, 2019
KCB Bank Rwanda staff who were facilitating customers to get fuel.

FEATURED: KCB rewards its customers

Friday, October 11, 2019
Rwandau2019s Minister for Health Dr Diane Gashumba poses with Michel Sidibu00e9, Maliu2019s Minister for Health and Social Affairs, in Lyon, France yesterday. / Courtesy

Rwanda contributes $2.5m to Global Fund

Friday, October 11, 2019
Fabrice Goffin (2nd left) waves a Rwandan flag as he holds one of the robots produced by his company, ZoraBots, during Rwanda Day in Bonn, Germany over the weekend. / Courtesy

Global robotics firm chooses Rwanda as a gateway to Africa

Friday, October 11, 2019
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What you should know about cybersecurity

Thursday, October 10, 2019
Eva Nishimwe, a Rwandan aeronautical engineer, speaks at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2019 at Kigali Arena, in Remera, Gasabo District on Wednesday. / Emmanuel Kwizera

YouthConnekt: How connected is Africa?

Thursday, October 10, 2019
Delegates interact during a break at the YouthConnekt Africa 2019 Summit at Kigali Arena. With the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA), youth are tipped to work beyond their individual countries. / Emmanuel Kwizera

AfCFTA presents potential to African youth – experts

Thursday, October 10, 2019