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 Jesca Mutamba
Jesca Mutamba
Alliance fleuve Congo (AFC) military commander Gen Sultani Makenga during an interview with former Belgian senator Alain Destexhe, on March 12.
Africa
Makenga: It’s unacceptable that European mercenaries came to kill Congolese people
A directive issued on Tuesday by the interior ministry, instructed border authorities to prevent the departure of Aubin Minaku, Emmanuel Ramazani Shadari, and Ferdinand Kambere.
Africa
DR Congo bars Kabila allies from leaving the country
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Women
Ngororero: Speaker Kazarwa pledges support for women’s progress
Agnès Kayijire, a member of the Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF). COURTESY
Women
Agnès Kayijire: From tough refugee childhood to serving in Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum
The AFC-M23 rebels  spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka during a press conference in Goma on January 30, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
DR Congo crisis: M23 blasts ‘deliberate manipulation aimed at tarnishing our movement’s image’
UK Minister for Africa, Lord Ray Collins.
Politics
Rwanda seeks apology from UK over minister's blunder
The newly appointed governor of South Kivu Emmanuel Birato Rwihimba
Africa
M23 announces new governor for South Kivu
The Rwanda Media Commission (RMC) has called on journalists and media practitioners to uphold ethical and professional standards in reporting, particularly on war and conflict. Courtesy
Africa
Rwanda Media Commission calls for ethical reporting amid DR Congo crisis
Congolese opposition politician Moise Katumbi has condemned an attack on a rally by AFC-M23 rebels in Bukavu city.
Africa
Congolese opposition leader Katumbi calls Bukavu attack a war crime
Wellars Gasamagera (C), Secretary General of the RPF-Inkoyanyi speaks during a meeting with Rwandan political parties  in Kigali on Tuesday, February 25. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo must cut ties with FDLR, abandon plan to attack Rwanda – RPF leader
Ferdinand Kambere, the deputy permanent secretary of the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD).
Africa
Tshisekedi must negotiate with M23, says Congolese politician
Rwanda Police have dismissed alleged attack on fashion designer Turahirwa-File
Crime
Police dismiss alleged attack on fashion designer Turahirwa
Soraya Hakuziyaremye is the new governor of the National Bank of Rwanda and the first woman to hold the position. FILE
Rwanda
Soraya Hakuziyaremye appointed new central bank governor
Moses Turahirwa, the founder of the Moshions fashion.
Crime
Police investigate attack on fashion designer Moses Turahirwa
A new mobile application designed to help users learn, improve, and preserve Kinyarwanda. Photo by Jesca Mutamba
Education
Heritage academy to launch app to teach Kinyarwanda
A community health worker gives instructions to a pregnant woman and her husband in Karongi. file
Health
Family planning: Essential insights for choosing the right contraception method
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has warned the public about fraudulent companies posing as cryptocurrency businesses and similar schemes, swindling millions of Rwandan francs from unsuspecting individuals.
Crime
Central Bank warns against emerging fraud schemes
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Local govt leaders on spot over ‘inaction’ on teenage pregnancies

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