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Human Rights Watch Researcher Barred
May 16, 2024 | 18:08 pm[HRW] New York -- Denial of Entry Reflects Intolerance for Rights Monitoring
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Paris Olympic Tickets Up for Grabs As Qualifiers Kickoff in Kigali
May 16, 2024 | 13:23 pm[New Times] The race to secure tickets to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games begins on Thursday, May 16, as the African Qualification Tournament gets underway at the BK Arena in Kigali.
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Recovering From Drug Abuse Is Possible - Former Addicts
May 16, 2024 | 13:23 pm[New Times] The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), and partners, organised a month-long national drug awareness campaign which started on May 2, ahead of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is marked on June 26 every year,[…]
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Africa Does Not Have to Ask for a Seat At the Table, Kagame Tells Business Leaders
May 16, 2024 | 13:23 pm[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, May 16, issued a rallying call to African business and political leaders to work closely, together, noting that the more the continent is united, the more productive its engagement with partners will become.
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One Acre Fund Gets $10 Million From Proparco to Increase Food Security in Africa
May 16, 2024 | 13:23 pm[New Times] One Acre Fund received $10 million in funding from Proparco on May 15, 2024, to enhance food security in Africa. A non-profit organisation, One Acre Fund assists smallholder farmers in rural sub-Saharan Africa in developing resilient communities by[…]
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Elections - Presidential, Parliamentary Hopefuls to Submit Candidacies On Friday
May 16, 2024 | 13:23 pm[New Times] The National Electoral Commission will, on Friday, May 17, begin receiving candidacies for the presidency and parliamentary seats for the July elections. The process of submitting the candidacies of independent candidates and those from political parties will continue[…]
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Tech Leaders to Represent Kenya At Africa CEOs Forum in Kigali
May 16, 2024 | 08:44 am[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tech industry leaders and CEOs from top Kenyan companies will represent Kenya at this year's Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Mediation Talks in Kenya Set to Boost Electoral Process in South Sudan, Says Expert
May 16, 2024 | 06:34 am[New Times] A South Sudanese expert said on Tuesday that the ongoing high-level mediation talks for South Sudan, taking place in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, will add impetus to the upcoming electoral process in the country.
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Completion of Rwanda's New Airport Extended to 2028
May 16, 2024 | 06:34 am[New Times] Rwanda's new airport in Bugesera District is expected to start operating in 2028, RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo announced during the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, on May 15.
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Why Rwanda Plans to Set Up Tech to Monitor Land Use
May 16, 2024 | 06:02 am[New Times] Rwanda plans to use technology that can help to detect changes in land use, a move that is intended to help tackle deviation including encroachment on agriculture land, and ensure efficient utilisation of this natural resource, according to[…]
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Govt Mulls Punishment for Landowners Who Permit Illegal Mining Activities
May 16, 2024 | 06:02 am[New Times] Landowners who allow persons without licenses to carry out mining activities on their land risk being punished if a related provision in a new draft law on mining and quarry operations is approved by Parliament.
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Kenya Says Efforts Underway to Restore Internet in East Africa Following Submarine Cable Cuts
May 15, 2024 | 14:42 pm[New Times] Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa.
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2024 Elections - Political Parties Forum Warns Against Dirty Money in Campaigns
May 15, 2024 | 13:50 pm[New Times] The National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) has warned its member organisations against dirty money - money obtained illegally or not through any good or moral means - as they prepare for electoral campaigns. The warning was[…]
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HIV/Aids - RBC Calls for Testing, Safety Practices in Nationwide Prevention Campaign
May 15, 2024 | 13:49 pm[New Times] The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has issued a call to action for all Rwandans, urging them to prioritise HIV/AIDS prevention through testing and safety measures. The appeal was made at the start of a 10-day nationwide campaign, mostly[…]
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Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music
May 15, 2024 | 06:31 am[New Times] Justin Nsengimana, whose songs focus on commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has embraced a musical approach to making music about civil engagement to play his part as a proud citizen.
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Why Rwanda Is Mulling GM Maize Crop Varieties
May 15, 2024 | 06:31 am[New Times] Rwanda is mulling over the adoption of genetically modified maize crop varieties to cope with the devastating pests such as Fall Armyworm that affect maize production, Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) said.
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Transport Dominates Rwanda's 4.5% Inflation in April
May 15, 2024 | 06:24 am[New Times] Abigail Muhire, who works in Kigali but has a family in Musanze District, has to spend more of his income to be able to travel by transport means.
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Plan for Rwanda's First Defence University Underway, Says Minister
May 15, 2024 | 06:24 am[New Times] The government is planning to establish Rwanda's first national defence university, according to Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda.
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Experts Discuss Use of Digital Technologies to Minimise Civilian Death, Injury in Conflict Situations
May 15, 2024 | 06:22 am[New Times] Military and police officers from Rwanda and across Africa, government officials, peace-advocating organisations and cyber-security experts convened in Kigali on Tuesday, May 14, for a discussion on the applicability of international humanitarian law in view of new technologies[…]
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BAL 2024 - Six Things That Stood Out in Sahara Conference
May 15, 2024 | 06:22 am[New Times] The Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 Sahara Conference that concluded Sunday, May 12, in Dakar, Senegal, saw three out of four teams securing their tickets to the playoffs and finals that will unfold in Kigali from May 24[…]
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Former EAC Boss Peter Mathuki to Be Investigated for Corruption
May 15, 2024 | 06:18 am[New Times] The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has announced it will investigate former Secretary General of the East African Community Peter Mathuki for corruption and abuse of office.
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UN Team, Rwanda Air Force Discuss Aviation Safety
May 14, 2024 | 06:44 am[New Times] A delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge Kitivi, the Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters, on Monday, May 13, and was received by Brig Gen Geoffrey Gasana, the[…]
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Elections - When Will the Chamber of Deputies Be Dissolved?
May 14, 2024 | 06:44 am[New Times] Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Before the serving Head of State's term in office ends, Parliament's Lower House, or the Chamber of Deputies,[…]
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Ojemba Palace Launches in Kigali, Aims to Serve European Markets
May 14, 2024 | 06:44 am[New Times] In today's digital age, organisations--whether in technology or other sectors--must leverage digital tools effectively to remain competitive and foster growth.
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Inside Planned Rf93bn Modern Nduba Waste Management Facility
May 14, 2024 | 06:22 am[New Times] The government is planning to set up a modern waste management facility in Nduba Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, at a tune of €67 million (approx. Rwf93 billion) in an effort to address health hazards occasioned by poor techniques[…]
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Belgian Film Director Retells Killing of Three Children in Genocide Against Tutsi
May 14, 2024 | 06:22 am[New Times] In his latest documentary film, Belgian director Bernard Bellefroid tells the story of three children killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
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Kagame, Doumbouya Discuss Ways to Bolster 'Productive' Bilateral Cooperation
May 14, 2024 | 06:22 am[New Times] President Kagame arrived in Conakry on Monday, May 13, for a visit during which he discussed with President Mamadi Doumbouya, ways to bolster bilateral relations between Rwanda and Guinea-Conakry.
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RURA Says 'International Players' Working to Fix Internet Outage Affecting East Africa
May 14, 2024 | 06:22 am[New Times] Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix internet challenges in Rwanda and other east African countries in the wake of reported damage to a subsea fibre cable systems that serves the region.
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The Toll of Fistula - American Doctors Working to Stem the Tide in Rwanda
May 14, 2024 | 06:22 am[New Times] Obstructed labour can happen to any woman, regardless of geographical location. However, it is only in the developing world that it leads to devastating injuries such as obstetric fistula.
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Battle Taken to Schools As Govt Records 22,000 Teen Pregnancies
May 14, 2024 | 06:21 am[New Times] The government is set to carry out a campaign about sexual reproductive health in schools countrywide after recording 22,055 teen pregnancies in 2023 triggering an increase in school dropouts.