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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
Richard Tusabe, Minister of State in charge of the National Treasury at the Moninistry of Finance and Economic Planning. File.
Economy
Rwanda targets Rwf2.5tln investments in manufacturing incentives
Participants in a group photo at  a workshop that brought together representatives of the African Union, the United Nations, policymakers  from across Africa, security personnel, and members of civil society, on February 27.
Featured
Preventing children use in conflicts is key to transform violence – Experts
Cogebanque Plc's crew member  pose for a picture during the closing ceremony of Tour du Rwanda at Rebero  in Kigali
Featured
FEATURED: Cogebanque’s takeaway package from Tour du Rwanda 2023
Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of Health  speaking during the National Dialogue Council, Umushyikirano, on February 28, as part of a panel discussion on “Building Strong Families and Communities”. Courtesy
Health
Obesity rates double in Rwandan cities
The International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers (also known as “Red Hand Day”) to draw attention to the issue of child soldiers around the world. courtesy
Security
Regional security personnel recommit to end use of children in armed conflicts
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente visits IPRC Musanze. Addressing delegates at Umushyikirano, Ngirente said that the government is about to introduce Bachelors of Technology in IPRCs. File
Education
Rwanda introduces Bachelors of Technology in IPRCs
President Kagame meets with Dan Zelikow, Vice Chairman of Public Sector, and Global Co-Head of Infrastructure Finance and Advisory Group at JP Morgan Venture Capital in Kigali, on Thursday February 23. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Kagame hosts global investment firm official
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya has revealed that Rwanda will announce its offering on the carbon market in April following consultations and studies that are currently under way,
Environment
Rwanda to announce carbon credit offerings in April
Pascal Nyamulinda has been appointed Director General of Benin’ National Agency for the Identification of Persons. File
Rwanda
Rwandan named boss of Benin’s identification agency
President Paul Kagame meets with  Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Kingdom of Jordan on Wednesday, February 22. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
President Kagame receives Jordan Deputy PM
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr.Vincent Biruta and Ayman Safadi, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Kingdom of Jordan after signing the MoU in Kigali, on February 22. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Photos: Rwanda, Jordan to waive visa requirements on ordinary passports
Tourists drive through Akagera National Park. Seen here taking pictures of giraffe at the park.  Courtesy
Tourism
Nature-based tourism key in boosting Rwanda’s economy – World Bank
President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera delivers remarks at the Africa Business Forum, on February 20. He urged the UNECA, African Union, and Afreximbank to explore the feasibility of a carbon market in Africa
Africa
AU leaders want to develop an African carbon market
President Paul Kagame speaks during Transform Africa Summit in Kigali on May 15, 2019. Kagame will attend the 6th edition of Transform Africa Summit slated for April 26 to 28  in Zimbabwe. Village Urugwiro
Technology
Kagame to attend Transform Africa Summit in Zimbabwe
The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene,delivers remarks during the African Union Summit held under the theme “Accelerated Implementation of the AfCFTA.
Economy
Africa on track to conclude AfCFTA protocols - Mene
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during  the launch of the Africa CDC Ministerial Executive Leadership Programme, on Saturday, February 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame reiterates Africa’s need for swift response to health emergencies
Some members of genocidal group FDLR are fighting along the DR Congo army in its battle against the M23 rebel group in the eastern DR Congo. Refugees flee fighting in DR CONGO. File
Security
DR Congo crisis: Understanding FDLR’s source of funding
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Claver Gatete speaks at  the UN Security Council  briefing of the UN Group of Experts  mid-term report on the security situation in DR Congo on February 16.. Gatete reiterated Rwanda's commitment to regional mechanisms and dialogue towards security in the region and called for decisive action to finally take place. Courtesy
Africa
Address root causes of DR Congo conflict not symptoms - Amb Gatete

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