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Dr Fidu00e8le Masengo, the executive director of KIAC. File.

Africa now has its own arbitration; will disputes be resolved on the continent?

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Children go through drills during a sports activity at Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre. File.

First rehabilitation centre for women delinquents to be open by December

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Secondary school students attentively listen to a teacher during a lesson. File.
Technology

Parents, teachers welcome ban on cell phones in schools

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat holds the instruments after they were signed by the heads of state and representatives from various African countries in Kigali earlier this year. File.

AU targets 30 countries to ratify AfCTA by December

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The Deputy Ombudsman, Odette Yankurije chats with Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Johnston Busingye in the meeting (Sam Ngendahimana)

New Rwf8bn project to fight graft, enhance access to justice

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Refugees evacuated from Libya are learning French in Niamey. File.
Africa

World Refugee Day: UNHCR head flies to Niger with abused migrants

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
IDP Model village in Mamba sector, Gisagara district got electricity.

FEATURED: How electricity connectivity has improved livelihoods of residents in Gisagara district

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Cargo at Kenya Ports Authority.

FEATURED: Kenya Ports Authority easing cost of trade for Rwanda

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
(L-R) Ecobank Rwanda Managing Director Alice Kilonzo Zulu, Crystal Ventures Chief Financial Officer Felicien Muvunyi and EY Rwanda partner Allan Gichuhi during the breakfast meeting. Courtesy.
Business

Tax incentives to boost industry in EAC

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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Business

South Africa proposes 5% black ownership in mining firms

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
A car that belongs to the Executive Secretary of Nyabihu was burned by the attackers. (Courtesy)

Two dead in armed attack in Nyaruguru District

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Zambian President Edgar Lungu. / Internet photo
Africa

Zambia President bans travel, suspends financing of unfinished projects

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Faustin Mbundu, chairman of KIAC
Rwanda

Kigali to host headquarters of African Arbitration Association

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in the central Gaza Strip. / Internet photo
International

Israeli jets hit Gaza Hamas positions after militants fire rockets

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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International

China's Xi praises North Korea's Kim for Trump summit, promises support

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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International

Canada Senate approves recreational use of marijuana

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Human rights groups accuse the Malian military of conducting extrajudicial killings and kidnappings against suspected sympathisers of armed groups. / Internet photo
Africa

Mali says troops implicated in killings after mass graves found

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Ferry tragedies are common in Indonesia, a country with weak enforcement of safety regulations. / Internet photo
International

At least 166 missing after ferry sinks in Indonesia

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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Africa

Ethiopia appoints new central bank governor

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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Africa

Nigeria to shut down border with neighboring country over poisonous rice

Wednesday, June 20, 2018