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 Hudson Kuteesa
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The New Times
Africa
DR Congo: MONUSCO mandate extended for one year as UN adopts drawdown plan
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs , Vincent Biruta, shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, during his visit in Brasilia on October 5. Rwanda is set to open an embassy in Brazil. Courtesy
International
Rwanda’s first embassy in South America: What is the significance?
Masaka Hospital is currently in discussions regarding a prospective partnership with Baotou Central Hospital, a prominent medical institution in Inner Mongolia, China
Health
Masaka Hospital, Chinese medical institution mull partnership
A traditional ballet performing during the end-of-year party that focused on celebrating unity, resilience, and other achievements as well as observing the Umuganura traditional harvest feast on December 17. Courtesy
Culture
PHOTOS: Rwandans in Switzerland embrace unity, resilience at end of year celebration
President William Ruto of Kenya. INTERNET PHOTO
Africa
Ruto to DR Congo: I cannot arrest people for making a statement
Some of the 1,113 Kigali Independent University (ULK) graduates during the graduation ceremony on Friday, December 15. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Featured
[FEATURED] PHOTOS: Over 1,000 graduate from ULK
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Prisoners can now apply for parole after completing just a quarter of their sentences. Photo/Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Parole: What you need to know about eligibility as gov’t cuts application time
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly address journalists during the signing of a new migration treaty in Kigali, December 5. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
International
UK-Rwanda migration plan: What next after British parliament votes in favour of new treaty?
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly during the signing of a new migration treaty between the two countries in Kigali, December 5
Rwanda
UK lawmakers vote in favour of new migration treaty with Rwanda
The inaugural Gala Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, December 14 at 6 PM at the Park Inn Hotel, marking the commencement of KFN. COURTESY
Rwanda
New social initiative ‘Kigali Family Night’ seeks to help address domestic challenges
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly during the signing of a new migration treaty between the two countries in Kigali, December 5. Olivier Mugwiza.
International
British parliament to vote on new UK-Rwanda migration plan
The initial attempt in Africa to assess the efficacy of two combined vaccines against HIV has been terminated as researchers determined that the intervention was ineffective. COURTESY
Health
HIV vaccine trial in Africa halted due to ineffectiveness
Inmates in various correctional facilities in the country can now apply for parole after serving only a quarter of their jail terms. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Rwanda: Inmates eligible for parole after serving a quarter of their terms
The event was attended by people from various corporate institutions, the party featured various activities including food, trivia, and brief speeches. CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Featured
FEATURED: Radisson Blu, Kigali Convention Centre treat clients to fabulous end-of-year fete
Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu and the university’s chancellor Bishop Vincent Harolimana cut a cake as INES-Ruhengeri celebrate the anniversary of  20 years on December 7. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Science
FEATURED: INES-Ruhengeri marks 20 years of empowering Rwanda through applied sciences
Julien Niyingabira, the Division Manager of the Rwanda Health Communication Centre. File
Health
Health ministry urged to clarify difference between advertisement and information
Officials at the launch of “MyRRA” a system that consolidates all its online services within a unified portal  at Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), on Tuesday, December 5. Courtesy
Technology
RRA launches single portal for all online services
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with officials during a tour of an exhibition during the opening of the mining week on Monday, December 4. Courtesy
Economy
Mining: Officials confident sector will fetch $1b by end of year

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