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Barack Obama tried unsuccessfully to tighten gun controls in the US. / BBC
International

Obama urges Americans to reject leaders who stoke hatred

Tuesday, August 06, 2019
The measure also bars transactions with Venezuelan authorities whose assets are blocked. / Reuters
International

Trump imposes economic embargo against Venezuela

Tuesday, August 06, 2019
RNC dissidents seen here after being captured by DR Congo soldiers recently. Kayumba Nyamwasa (right) is the co-founder of RNC. /Courtesy.

RNC, like Al Qaida, think they are fighting for justice

Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Tang Youbin (L), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert demonstrates how to conduct acupuncture during a lecture for medical students at Upper Nile University in Juba. / Xinhua
Africa

Chinese doctors offer training to South Sudanese students on traditional medicine

Tuesday, August 06, 2019
At an up-to-date conservation laboratory in the Grand Egyptian Museum, the large gilded coffin of famous ancient King Tutankhamun was placed inside a plastic incubator for sterilization in order to be later fully restored for the first time since it was discovered almost a century ago. / Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa
Africa

Egypt's completes restoration of ancient King Tut's coffin

Tuesday, August 06, 2019
President Paul Kagame and other leaders at the African Food Security Leadership Dialogue (AFSLD) at Kigali Convention Centre yesterday. The Head of State said the problem of hunger on the African continent can be conclusively dealt with by working together and using the right technology. / Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Food security dialogue: Kagame calls for action to end hunger

Monday, August 05, 2019
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Rwanda

Museveni’s confidence was shaken by Rwandans, William Pike reveals in book

Monday, August 05, 2019
Exhibitors at the India-Africa ICT Expo that is underway at Kigali Convention Centre on Monday. Leaders yesterday challenged policy-making institutions to be proactive to properly harness digital technologies and leverage these unprecedented benefits in the interest of both peoples. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Idea to harmonise digital policies in Africa mooted

Monday, August 05, 2019
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente tours the India-Africa ICT expo in Kigali yesterday. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Premier Ngirente calls for more India, Africa business partnerships

Monday, August 05, 2019
Delegates follow Dr Gerardine Mukeshimana, the Minister of Agriculture as she addresses the conference in Kigali yesterday. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Africa off track to end food insecurity – experts warn

Monday, August 05, 2019
Rwandans deported from Uganda this past weekend, L-R: Jean Paul Dusabimana, Philipe Barihoreye, Jean Damascene Nizeyimana, Innocent Ngaruwenimana and Jean du2019Amour Nizeyimana. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Deported Nizeyimana reports torture, slavery in Uganda

Monday, August 05, 2019
RNP spokesperson commissioner of Police John Bosco Kabera addressing Nyarugenge residents. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Police Month expands to road safety

Monday, August 05, 2019
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Rwanda

Varsity students discuss viability of AfCFTA

Monday, August 05, 2019
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Business

15 African entrepreneurial teams secure Mastercard Foundation funding

Monday, August 05, 2019
Managing Director of KCB Bank Rwanda Plc, George Odhiambo said that there are multiple benefits to regional and local business networking that the Biashara Club will provide. Net photo.
Business

How local businesses could benefit from newly launched KCB’s Biashara Club

Monday, August 05, 2019
Niyonsenga poses for a photo before some of the cakes he makes. Photos by Lydia Atieno
Business

Working in a bakery inspired him to start his own

Monday, August 05, 2019
Researchers under The African Seed Access Index have recommended more efforts to involve private sector in introduction and development of improved seeds, seeds availability as well as put in place mechanisms to create more seeds access from farmers. Net photo.
Business

Study recommends improved efforts to stamp out fake seeds

Monday, August 05, 2019
A number of issues found in the area of adding value to agricultural produce could be resolved if better efforts were made to coordinate activities among concerned institutions. File.
Business

Parliament roots for institutional cooperation for value addition in agriculture

Monday, August 05, 2019
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Business

AGENDA 2063: How can young African leaders contribute?

Monday, August 05, 2019
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Business

The next big challenge to solve: rolling out “green stoves”

Monday, August 05, 2019