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04/08/2023

Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday inaugurated a Chinese-invested cement company in Muhanga district of the Southern Province, commending China for being a long-term partner of Rwanda.

17/07/2023

Rwanda has started the construction of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facilities in the capital city of Kigali to ensure the stable supply of gas for its growing population as part of efforts to cut down the use of wood for cooking, an official said.

Rwanda has started the construction of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facilities in the capital city of Kigali to ensure the stable supply of gas for its growing population as part of efforts to cut down the use of wood for cooking, an official said.

23/03/2022

First national digital academy launched in Rwanda - https://nation.co.rw/first-national-digital-academy-launched-in-rwanda

Smart Africa’s capacity building arm, The Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation Tuesday launched a national digital academy in the country, marking the official kick off of in-country implementation of the initiative.

20/03/2022

Divine Nshuti Muheto is Miss Rwanda 2022 - https://nation.co.rw/divine-nshuti-muheto-is-miss-rwanda-2022

Divine Nshuti Muheto was Saturday crowned Miss Rwanda 2022 at a colorful ceremony in the capital Kigali.

18/03/2022

Jean Baptiste Mugimba handed 25 years over genocide charges - https://nation.co.rw/jean-baptiste-mugimba-handed-25-years-over-genocide-charges

A Rwandan court sentenced Jean Baptiste Mugimba on Thursday to 25 years in jail for genocide-related crimes committed in the capital of Kigali in 1994.

10/03/2022

The first person to receive a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig has died, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.
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The first person to receive a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig has died, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.

10/03/2022

The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has decided not to renew the contract of national team (Amavubi) coach, Vincent Mashami, the soccer federation said, following the team’s dismal performance. https://nation.co.rw/rwandas-football-federation-decides-not-to-renew-mashamis-contract

10/03/2022

Senegalese President and current Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Macky Sall on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on securing a "lasting ceasefire" in Ukraine. https://nation.co.rw/african-union-calls-for-lasting-ceasefire-in-ukraine

Senegalese President and current Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Macky Sall on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on securing a

08/03/2022

Women’s Day: believe in yourself, be confident, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation tells African women
Women need self confidence and belief at every step of their life, Dr. Rasha Kelej the chief executive of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, said in a message to mark the International Women’s Day that falls on March 8.
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Women need self confidence and belief at every step of their life, Dr. Rasha Kelej the chief executive of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, said in a message to mark the International Women’s Day that falls on March 8. In an interview, Dr. Kelej, a Senator in the Egypt...

08/03/2022

The East African Community (EAC) Central Bank Governors said on Monday that economic growth in the region is expected to improve despite COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical
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The East African Community (EAC) Central Bank Governors said on Monday that economic growth in the region is expected to improve despite COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions.

08/03/2022

The global COVID-19 death toll has exceeded 6 million, according to the latest data from the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University on Monday.
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The global COVID-19 death toll has exceeded 6 million, according to the latest data from the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University on Monday.

08/03/2022

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Nairobi and Moderna to establish the first mRNA manufacturing facility in the country, the first such facility in Africa, to produce messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines.
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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Nairobi and Moderna to establish the first mRNA manufacturing facility in the country, the first such facility in Africa, to produce messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines.

08/03/2022

Rwanda and Guinea Bissau Monday signed three bilateral agreements on the first day of president Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s three-day visit to Kigali.
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Rwanda and Guinea Bissau Monday signed three bilateral agreements on the first day of president Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s three-day visit to Kigali.

08/03/2022

Rwanda on Monday reopened its land borders, ending two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rwanda on Monday reopened its land borders, ending two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

02/03/2022

About 2.4 billion women of working age globally are not afforded equal economic opportunity, the World Bank said in a report Tuesday.
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About 2.4 billion women of working age globally are not afforded equal economic opportunity, the World Bank said in a report Tuesday.

02/03/2022

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on Tuesday called for introduction of gender-responsive policies across Africa so as to realize the major aspirations of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on Tuesday called for introduction of gender-responsive policies across Africa so as to realize the major aspirations of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

02/03/2022

US President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the United States will close its airspace to all Russian planes in response to Moscow's ongoing military operations in Ukraine.
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US President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the United States will close its airspace to all Russian planes in response to Moscow\'s ongoing military operations in Ukraine.

28/02/2022

The United Nations Under-Secretary General for peace operations congratulated Rwandan peacekeepers for their role in restoring peace and security in the Central African Republic (CAR) despite the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.
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The United Nations Under-Secretary General for peace operations congratulated Rwandan peacekeepers for their role in restoring peace and security in the Central African Republic (CAR) despite the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.