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BY TUYISHIME Eric Samuel Dusengiyumva has been re-elected Mayor of Kigali, Rwanda’s bustling capital, in a major political event. The re-election marks a continuation of Dusengiyumva’s leadership, which has been characterised by a strong focus on urban development, expanding infrastructure and improving the quality of life for Kigali residents. Background and Achievements Dusengiyumva first assumed office as mayor during a period when Kigali was undergoing rapid urbanization. His administration focused on several key areas: Urban Planning and Infrastructure: Under his leadership, Kigali has seen extensive development in its infrastructure. This…

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In the next two months, Kigali will be the focal point as 1000 leaders from the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem will gather from October 8 to 9, at Kigali Convention Centre, for Africa’s inauguration AI summit. This event, hosted by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Rwanda (C4IR Rwanda) in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), is set to advance an ambitious vision for Africa’s leadership in the age of Al. The two-day summit will attract a diverse range of participants, including heads of state, ministers, industry…

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US Vice President Kamala Harris has enjoyed a steady rise in her favorability ratings, with her party members energized over her candidacy as the Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago Monday. But thousands of activists calling for a Gaza ceasefire are expected to converge at the convention, exposing increasing opposition, particularly among young voters, over the Biden’s administration handling of the Middle East conflict. A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week, having been transformed by the money, momentum, relief and even joy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris‘…

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The swearing-in of Rwanda’s new Members of Parliament (MPs)  also called Deputies is expected by August 22, going by a provision in the constitution that stipulates that before assuming their duties, lawmakers must take an oath of office within 30 days after being elected. This means that they will take an oath before August 22, but not after that date. Article 66 of the constitution, which talks about the commencement of office for Members of Parliament, provides that before assuming his or her duties, a member of Parliament takes the…

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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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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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