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RUBAVU–The Governor of DRC’s North Kivu Province, Julien Kahongya Paluku, assured Congolese refugees in Rwanda that his government would engage all partners to provide security for all the Congolese.

The increase by the National Bank of Rwanda of the Key Repo Rate from7 per cent to 7.5 per cent last Friday, could spark off a new wave of interestrate hikes by commercial banks for both new and existing loans, business leaders have warned.

French socialist Francois Hollande has won a clear victory in the country's presidential election.

Kirehe–The long awaited construction of the multimillion Rusumo hydro-electric power plant is set to commence soon.

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have been called upon to influence policy formulation and implementation as they are in direct contact with the population.

Agriculture production in the previous season A of 2012 increased by 9 per cent, the Ministry of Agriculture has said.

The Ministry of Public Service and Labour (MIFOTRA) is conducting a national survey to establish the jobs in demand to determine the structure of the country’s labour market.

The Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs, (MIDIMAR) today begins to distribute cell phones to sector social affairs officers geared at enhancing reporting and communication on disasters.