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CAR: RDF army chief briefs Rwandan troops on regional security

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Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi on August 4 visited the Rwandan peacekeepers operating in the Central African Republic. According to a statement by the Ministry of Defence, Gen Nyakarundi held discussions with officers, men and women serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and forces operating under the bilateral cooperation framework between Rwanda and CAR at Rwanbatt Headquarters in Socatel M’Poko Base Camp. He expressed his gratitude for their exceptional efforts in ensuring the protection of the…

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All 2023 kidney transplants successfully performed locally

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Since the launch of kidney transplant services in Rwanda last year, all 32 recorded cases requiring such surgeries have been successfully handled within the country, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health. Introduced in May last year, the services are provided at King Faisal Hospital (KFH). The program began with three living donor kidney transplants in the same month, marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to reduce expensive medical referrals abroad. Prior to the introduction of these services, the government had referred close to 70 patients to other…

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LeBron in awe of South Sudan’s Moshions outfits at Olympics

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We are close to eight months in 2024 and Rwanda’s pop culture is getting hotter than ever, with exciting performances and developments that keep entertainment industry abuzz. From Hollywood celebrity Will Ferrel’s visit to Kigali alongside Jon Turteltaub, to Moshions making it at Paris 2024, not forgetting Dr Hillary and Teacher Mpamire’s thrilling performances at Gen Z comedy show in Kigali, The New Times picks some stories that made headlines over the week. South Sudan basketball team rock Moshions outfits at Paris Olympics Moshions, a renowned Rwandan fashion house founded by Moses…

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Over 235,000 candidates begin secondary school national examinations

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A total of 235,572 students have commenced the secondary school national examinations, designed to evaluate learning outcomes in lower and upper secondary education. These exams guide student selection and orientation from lower to upper secondary education and serve as a basis for awarding advanced-level certificates. The examinations kicked off on Tuesday, July 23, and are expected to run until August 2. They are being administered across 1,423 selected examination centers nationwide, involving 14,277 invigilators. According to the National Examinations and School Inspection Authority (NESA), 143,842 O-Level candidates (63,546 males and…

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M23 accuses DR Congo army of violating humanitarian truce

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The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, June 7, accused the government coalition of violating a humanitarian truce that was negotiated to facilitate aid delivery to displaced people and allow for the safe return to their homes in North Kivu province. Brokered by the United States, the truce that began on June 5 was supposed to end on July 19. The M23 rebel group and the Congolese government had agreed to the US proposal for a two-week proposal but both said they would remain vigilant for any violations.…

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Genetically modified cassava seeds create hope for farmers after devastating diseases

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By NIKUZE NKUSI Diane Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) says genetically modified cassava seeds are expected to save farmers from losses incurred due to devastating diseases that have been affecting crop production. Rwandan farmers lack improved cassava varieties resistant to the main cassava diseases; Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) and Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD). The diseases have affected cassava productivity, threatening the income and food security in the country. Kabore, a cassava virus disease which spread in Rwanda, in 2013, causes root rot rendering cassava inedible. The…

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Kenya: Five die as President Ruto deploys military to quell protests

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At least five protesters have reportedly been shot dead by police in Kenya and a section of parliament has gone up in flames as demonstrations against new tax proposals escalate. An angry crowd breached police lines to storm parliament in the capital Nairobi before setting parts of it ablaze. In an address on Tuesday evening, President William Ruto said that an otherwise peaceful protest mainly by young Kenyans was infiltrated by ‘criminals’ and he said that all means would be deployed to “thwart any attempts by dangerous criminals to undermine…

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Local artistes light up Musanze as Kagame begins presidential campaign

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Rwandan musicians Bruce Melodie, Bwiza, Dr Claude, Ariel Wayz, Alyn Sano and Riderman led the stage with powerful performances that left residents in Musanze District entertained as Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) and its flag bearer Paul Kagame began presidential and parliamentary campaigns at Busogo ground on Saturday, June 22. The first stop of the campaign, which is set to reach 19 districts of Rwanda, attracted tens of thousands of RPF allied party members, all who were not only happy to see their candidate, but also to witness performances by some…

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Rwandan MPs ask DR Congo to disarm FDLR, address historical grievances

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The presence in eastern DR Congo of the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned group linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, unresolved historical grievances and blaming Rwanda for the M23 rebellion have led to diplomatic rift between the two countries, according to the Rwandan Parliament. This was said on Wednesday, June 5, as an ad hoc house committee set up to investigate the role of colonial legacy in conflicts in the Great Lakes Region and its impact on DR Congo-Rwanda tensions presented its findings to a Plenary Session. According…

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RSSB to launch Rwf30bn equity investment facility for SMEs

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Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) is set to launch a Rwf30 billion equity investment facility for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in a move to address the financing gap to growth and scalability. The development was announced by Regis Rugemanshuro, the chief executive of RSSB, who indicated that the proposed Fund will be domiciled and operate in Rwanda. He said the target is to launch it before the end of 2024. “If we were only looking for returns, there are many funds that are already doing that,” he said, noting…

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