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A thriving Rwanda requires builders – leaders with the vision, creativity, and skill set to continually reinvent our nation. File

Fighters and builders key for a thriving Rwanda

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Reports indicate that following heavy fighting on March 4 and March 5, M23 rebels took control of Nyanzale, a town in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu Province. Since early February, the rebels have advanced toward Goma, the capital of eastern DR Congo’s North Kivu Province. Photo Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: M23 rebels capture FDLR stronghold

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Major General Romeo Dallaire Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), meets with some peacekeepers in 1994. Internet.

UNAMIR: A Mission Betrayed by Political Indifference

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Amb Wang Xuekun, the Chinese envoy to Rwanda, speaking at a press conference in Kigali on Tuesday, February 5. He spoke about the never-ending conflict in eastern DR Congo, pointing out that his country supports the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Africa

Eastern DR Congo crisis: Chinese envoy backs Luanda, Nairobi peace processes

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Monique Nsanzabaganwa, the Deputy Chairperson for the African Union Commission, addressing the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development opening held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on March 4.COURTESY
Africa

COM2024: Africa is stronger together, says African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe opening of the Ministerial segment of the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on March 4.
Africa

COM2024: President Mnangagwa calls for innovative green investment strategies to boost Africa’s economic growth

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Rwanda has protested against a non-inclusive move by the African Union (AU) towards endorsing the SADC Mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC). Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Rwanda protests AU’s non-inclusive move to endorse SADC mission

Monday, March 04, 2024
Rwanda National Police Fire and Rescue Brigade during the rescue activities of people stranded at an overflooded highway in Kigali on February 2, 2020. File

Climate change is real and should be everyone’s responsibility

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Amb Claver Gatete, addressing the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on March 4 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Courtesy of UNECA.
Africa

We cannot ignore climate change challenges, need to respond accordingly - says UNECA boss

Monday, March 04, 2024
UNECA Executive Secretary Amb. Claver Gatete said the development of infrastructure such as internet connectivity was key to tapping the benefits of AI and that the technology must be shared among countries to avoid inventing the wheel. COURTESY PHOTO
Africa

Africa needs right policies, infrastructure to prosper from AI, experts say

Monday, March 04, 2024
South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO). Two members of the South African National Defence died on Thursday, February 29, after one killed the other and turned the gun on themselves. Courtesy
Africa

Another two South African soldiers die in DR Congo

Saturday, March 02, 2024
The panellists during a discussion titled “Positioning Rwanda’s Private Sector to Drive the SDGs Achievement”
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FEATURED: UN Global Compact engages Rwanda’s private sector to drive progress on SDGs

Friday, March 01, 2024