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President Paul Kagame has praised the outgoing World Bank vice president, Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, for her contribution to Africa during her tenure, when he delivered the keynote address at a tribute in her honour.

The East Africa region has sighed with relief in the wake of easing of tensions between Khartoum and Juba as the two countries yesterday signalled their willingness to attend a meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in early April to resolve their differences.

Airtel Rwanda, an investment arm of Bharti Airtel, will today open shop in the country becoming the country’s third telecom operator.

The international community yesterday called for respect of civilian life and humanitarian agencies in Mogadishu as mortar attacks continued in the Somali capital, leading to the deaths of three people.

Washington—The Chief Executive of Rwanda Development Board, John Gara held a roundtable meeting with leaders of several major corporations in the United States, to whom he presented various investment opportunities in Rwanda.

Regional university dons will focus on improvement of the quality of education during the third Annual Inter-university Council for East Africa (IUCEA) meeting, Prof. Silas Lwakabamba, its Executive Committee Chairman, has said.

The world’s best known and highest paid football stars from 300 European professional clubs this weekend take to the field in charity matches to raise awareness about the urgent need to save lives in the Sahel region of Africa.

The campaign against gender related crimes is paying off, the head of the Police anti-GBV and child protection unit has said.
“We are seeing many people and victims coming to report such crimes following several sensitisation programmes carried out to end GBV in the country,” said Inspector of Police, Belline Mukamana.