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 Germain Nsanzimana
Germain Nsanzimana
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Rwanda
Police officer shoots two, kills himself in Rutsiro
Justice Minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja speaks during the national celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day in Rubavu District on Tuesday, December 9. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Justice minister urges more efforts against cross-border corruption
Fred Hategekimana (left) was appointed interim mayor of Kayonza District with Jules Higiro being named acting vice mayor.
Rwanda
Kayonza gets interim leaders in wake of high-profile dismissals
Nyemazi speaks during a previous event. 
Rwanda
Kayonza mayor, two officials dismissed
Seven people died, and three others were injured at a mining site in Gakenke District on Friday, December 5. Courtesy.
Rwanda
Mining accident kills seven in Gakenke
Over 754 Congolese refugees fled intense fighting between the AFC/M23 movement and DR Congo government coalition forces in South Kivu Province on December 5. Courtesy
Africa
700 Congolese refugees cross into Rwanda this week alone amid heavy fighting
The celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held in Nyabihu District on Wednesday, December 3. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Health
Disability advocates demand retrofitting old buildings for accessibility
Congolese nationals cross into Rwanda at the Kamanyola-Bunagana border post in Rusizi District on Wednesday, December 3. Screengrab from video by RBA.
Africa
Nearly 200 Congolese refugees flee to Rwanda
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Security
Military Attachés commend Rwanda’s ex-combatant reintegration program
Some of the latest returnees who arrived on Monday. Photo by Germani Nsanzimana.
Africa
UNHCR boss lauds repatriation of Rwandans from DR Congo
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Infrastructure
Gishwati farmers frustrated as road repairs lag amid heavy rains
The returnees having their temperature checked after crossing into Rwanda on Thursday. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda
Nearly 6,000 Rwandans have returned from DR Congo this year – MINEMA
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Agriculture
Rubavu looks to fruit trees to boost nutrition
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) confirmed a magnitude 4.2 earthquake recorded on Tuesday, November 11, in Western Province.
Rwanda
Minor earthquake felt in Western Province
Namuhoranye addressing Rubavu residents on Friday, November 7 during the launch of the campaign.
Security
Police chief warns against drunk driving in Rubavu
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Crime
Six acquitted in Nyabihu embezzlement case
The new returnees will be hosted at Nyarushishi transit centre in Rusizi District.
Africa
'Can't wait to meet my parents', says Rwandan woman returning from DR Congo
Minister Habimana presided over the official discharge and reintegration of 143 former members of FDLR and affiliated armed groups based eastern DR Congo held at Mutobo Demobilisation Centre on October 30.
Rwanda
Ex-combatants urged to promote unity, development

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