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 Hudson Kuteesa
Hudson Kuteesa
Passengers board a public bus in Kigali. The City in its 2050 targets for public transport, aims to continue developing its transport infrastructure and services. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Public transport: Key things to know about Kigali’s 2050 targets
On April 9, 1994, saw the French government move to evacuate its own citizens from Rwanda as massacres spread across the country.
Kwibuka
April 9, 1994: As Tutsi killings rage, France evacuates citizens, Akazu members
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Kwibuka
Genocide Timeline - April 8: Interim govt incites massacres, presidential guard joins campaign
Billy Cheung was placed on a 30-day remand by the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court. Arrested on February 4, he faces charges of money laundering and fraud
Crime
Nyarugenge court upholds remand for Chinese investor Billy Cheung
The commemoration was attended by officials from the government of Ethiopia, members of the diplomatic corps, international organisations, and the Rwandan community in Ethiopia.
Kwibuka
AU Chair: Humanity should never stand by in face of genocide
April 7, 1994, marks the day Rwanda spiraled into the horrors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a brutal campaign that claimed over one million lives in just 100 days.
Kwibuka
Genocide Timeline April 7, 1994: The day Rwanda plunged into Genocide
Officials tour the newly unveiled health intelligence centre, launched by the health ministry on Thursday, April 2. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health
Rwanda unveils real-time health monitoring hub
A “Walk to Remember” will start from the Parliament and end at BK Arena, from where a night vigil will be held.
Kwibuka
Kwibuka 31: How commemoration activities will unfold
Workers at Rwanda’s newly launched syringe factory which focuses on producing syringes for vaccines in Rwamagana District on April 1. Courtesy
Health
What you need to know about Rwanda’s new syringe factory
Akagera Medicines said it has completed early-stages of its preclinical trials of AKG-100, a new antibiotic drug in the oxazolidinone class, designed to treat pulmonary TB.
Health
Akagera Medicines’ TB drug shows ‘promising’ results in preclinical trials
Jean Baptiste Bandora has been appointed as President of Rusizi High Court, while Eugene Rusanganwa will lead the Karongi chamber
Rwanda
New high court chamber president tasked with restoring judiciary’s good image
Noella Bigirimana, former RBC deputy director general.
Crime
Former RBC deputy boss remanded over tender violation
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, delivers his remarks at the UN Security Council on Thursday, March 27. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda questions MONUSCO’s accountability, transparency at UN Security Council
Col. Pacifique Kayigamba Kabanda, the newly appointed Rwanda Investigation Bureau Secretary General. COURTESY
Security
Who is new RIB boss Kayigamba Kabanda?
Ronald Niwenshuti, RRA’s Commissioner General speaks during a past meeting. Courtesy
Economy
Digital services tax: How Rwanda plans to collect it
An aerial view of Chez Lando road junction that is set to be revamped during the newly launched Rwf140bn project to upgrade Kigali roads. Key junctions set for upgrades include Chez Lando, Gishushu, and Kicukiro/Sonatubes, along with Gisozi (Kinamba area), Nyabugogo, Rwandex, and Kibagabaga.  File
Infrastructure
Experts weigh in on Kigali’s urban transport upgrades
(L-R) Sahle-Work Zwelde the former President of Ethiopia, Catherine Samba Panza former President of the Central African Republic and  Kgalema Motlanthe from South Africa.
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Who are the three new peace facilitators?
Judges during a session of  the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) that was recently concluded in Kigali, during a rotational session from mid-February to early March. Courtesy
Law
EACJ struggles with judgment enforcement, experts push for reform

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