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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
Officials during the opening of the 11th AfCFTA Council of Ministers Meeting taking place in Botswana, from February 11 to 12. Courtesy
Economy
AfCFTA: Ministers discuss regulations of Special Economic Zones
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Energy
FEATURED: Engen, Vivo Energy merge to create PanAfrican energy body
EU Ambassador to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra interacts with the UNHCR Representative Grace Atim flanked with other officials during a guided tour of the Emergency Transit Mechanism  centre in Gashora, Bugesera on February 9. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
EU gives €22 million support to Libyan refugees in Rwanda
Martin Ngoga has been named among 16 Commonwealth election observers for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in Nigeria slated for February 25. FILE
Law
Nigeria polls: Rwandan among Commonwealth observers
Rwanda needs at least $30 million (approx Rwf30 billion) to expand cellular and internet networks to 300 sites identified across the country. Courtesy
Technology
Rwanda needs $30 million for mobile, internet network coverage
A view of Karisimbi Hotel in Kiyovu, Nyarugenge District. The hotel is under auction following five years of liquidation.
Business
Karisimbi Hotel auctioned at over Rwf500m
Different people who attended a symposium organized by Rwanda Biomedical Center and the Elekta Foundation pose for a photo. Rwanda joined the rest of the world to raise awareness about cancers on the occasion of World Cancer Day, themed: “Close the care Gap: Uniting our voices and taking action,” on Saturday, February 4. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Health
Rwanda on track to eliminate cervical cancer - health experts 
President Paul Kagame arriving in Bujumbura to join other Heads of State of the EAC for a meeting to evaluate the security situation in eastern DR Congo on Saturday, February 4. Photos by Urugwiro Village
Security
Kagame joins EAC leaders in Bujumbura over DR Congo crisis 
The Chairperson of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), Robert Bafakulera, has resigned from his position citing personal reasons. Courtesy
Business
Bafakulera resigns from PSF Chairmanship
 President Paul Kagame delivers remarks at the second Dakar Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development in Senegal, on Thursday, February 2. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame rallies private investments in Africa’s infrastructure development
President Paul Kagame in a group photo with senior delegates at the second Dakar Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development in Senegal, on Thursday, February 2. While speaking during a panel discussion, Kagame emphasized on the need to have political will and financing to meet Africa’s infrastructure development needs. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame: Political will, financing necessary to develop Africa’s infrastructure
Christine Umutoni was appointed the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia on February 1. Courtesy
International
Rwandan appointed UN Coordinator in Liberia
The meeting was discussing how to extend to more schools across the country under the School Feeding Program to ensure the country raises children with physical and cognitive development
Health
FEATURED: More schools to benefit from nutritiously fortified whole grain maize flour
President Paul Kagame meets with President  Macky Sall in Dakar, Senegal on February 1. Kagame is in Senegal for the second Dakar Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development that is underway. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame in Dakar for Africa’s infrastructure development summit
Managing Partner of BDO EA Rwanda Limited, Emmanuel Habineza speaks to the media during the blood donation activity in Kigali on Jun 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Taxpayers want Gov’t to make tax cuts to stimulate economic growth
Rudra Chartejee was appointed the Honorary Consul of Rwanda in Kolkata, India. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda names new consul to Indian city of Kolkata
President Kagame awards the National Liberation Medal to  Roger Winter during the Liberation Day Ceremony at Amahoro National Stadium on July 4, 2010. Roger Winter was a recipient of two national heroes’ medals, namely the National Liberation Medal (Uruti) and Rwanda’s Campaign Against Genocide Medal (Umurinzi) in 2010. Photo by Ted Dagne
Rwanda
Roger Winter, recipient of Rwandan heroes’ medals, dies at 80
The mausoleum is open and free of charge to all Rwandans and foreigners who wish to visit. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Inside Rwanda’s national heroes’ mausoleum

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