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President Kagame meets with President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles  on the sidelines of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in China, on September 4. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Africa
FOCAC: Kagame meets Seychelles, Kenya leaders
A Kenyan female truck driver is said to have been abducted by members of the FDLR militia in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo: Kenyan female truck driver ‘kidnapped’ by FDLR
Uganda's opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi.
Africa
Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine injured, rushed to hospital
An exhibitor showcases her products during Agri show at Mulindi. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
FEATURED: Funding your future: A guide for Rwandan SMEs
Officials had initially said two inmates were killed during a “premeditated sabotage” to escape from the Makala central prison in the capital Kinshasa.
Africa
DR Congo: 129 inmates killed in Makala prison break
President Paul Kagame meets Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Vice Premier of the State Council of China, at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, on Tuesday, September 3, ahead of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) set to be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. Courtesy
Economy
What to expect at upcoming China-Africa cooperation summit
Rwamagana Solar Power Station , an 8.5MW solar power plant. File
Africa
New State of Climate in Africa Report ‘stark reminder of urgency of climate action’ – Official
An attempted jailbreak from DR Congo’s largest prison in the capital, Kinshasa, left at least two inmates dead early Monday.
Africa
DR Congo: Two inmates killed in attempted escape from main prison
78 percent of all crimes prosecuted by the National Prosecution Authority (NPPA) between June 2023 and June 2024 involved suspects under the age of 40. Courtesy
Crime
78 percent of crimes in Rwanda committed by persons under 40
Prosecutor General Angelique Habyarimana addresses delegates during the official conclusion of the 2023-2024 judicial year, on Monday, September 2. Courtesy
Crime
Theft, assault remain leading crimes in Rwanda – new report
Qimiao Fan, the new World Bank Country Director for Rwanda. COURTESY
World Bank names new Country Director for Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia
Local residents and Ugandan police at the accident scene. Photo by Nile Post
Africa
Eight killed in bus accident en route to Rwanda
RDF officers and other ranks during an Advanced Infantry Training at Nasho, on January 17, 2024. The Ministry of Defence has made new promotions for non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel in the RDF. Courtesy
Security
RDF announces new promotions for non-commissioned officers
Officers at 13th edition of 'Women Police Convention' opened at the General Headquarters in Kacyiru  on Friday, August 30. Courtesy
Security
PHOTOS: Women Police Convention discusses gender equality
Maj Gen (Rtd) Martin Nzaramba.
Rwanda
RDF spokesperson speaks out on military dismissals
Maj Gen (Rtd) Martin Nzaramba.
Rwanda
Kagame dismisses Maj Gen Nzaramba, other officers from RDF
Imbuto Foundation Director General, Elodie Shamie (right), Mount Kigali University founder and chairman, Prof. Simon Gicharu, and staff from Imbuto Foundation and Mount Kigali University prepare to lay bricks during the groundbreaking event.
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Imbuto Foundation, Mount Kigali University partner to build brighter future for children
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International
Telegram founder Pavel Durov freed from custody

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