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More migrant dinghies cross Channel to England undeterred by Rwanda threat
Dozens of people in two rubber dinghies reached the southern coast of England on Saturday, the latest among thousands of asylum-seeking migrants to make the risky sea crossing from France this year. Bobbing on the waves of the English Channel on a clear morning, the boats sailed across the narrow strip of sea separating France and Britain, with a French…
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49 killed, 79 injured by heavy rains in Rwanda — Official
Disasters triggered by heavy rains, including landslides and lightning, killed at least 49 people and injured 79 others across Rwanda in the past two months, an official said. About 12 people were killed by lightning while others died after their dilapidated houses collapsed on them, Minister in charge of Emergency Management Albert Murasira said. He added that the government has…
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Sports
Super Eagles: We’re focused on World Cup qualifying campaign – Omeruo
Defender Kenneth Omeruo has assured that the Super Eagles’ players are determined to give their all for maximum points when the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers resume in June. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles’ contingent for the friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in Marrakech departed Morocco on Wednesday, with most of the players…
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foreign
UN appeals for support as millions face food insecurity in E. Africa
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has called for urgent support from the international donor community as millions suffer from acute food insecurity in East Africa. In a statement, the WFP said that as of the last quarter of 2023, some 59 million people, or about 20 percent of the total population in East Africa, were suffering from acute…
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Africa
Unveiling the Strategic Partnership between IBS and Centrika Limited for the African Market Launch
Following multiple successes in GCC, mainly KSA, Qatar, and Kuwait; Infinite Business Solutions – IBS (Dubai-HQ Jordanian-Emirati company) kicks-off 2024 by launching its revolutionary iKiosk Solution in Rwanda, Africa. The partnership with Centrika marks a pivotal moment aligned with His Majesty King Abdullah-II bin Al-Hussein’s working visit to Rwanda, which aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The sessions…
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Africa
Rwandan Govt woos Nigerian investors, promises security of investments
Enugu, DEC. 1, 2023 (NAN) The Rwandan Government says the country is safe for Nigerian investors willing to do business in the country saying that the environment is also conducive for businesses to thrive. The Ambassador designate to Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso and Chad, Mr Christophe Bazivamo stated this during a visit to the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines…
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Africa
Partners In Health Announces $25 Million Pledge from Weiss Asset Management Foundation and Associated Donors to Support Institute of Global Health Equity Research in Rwanda
BOSTON — Partners In Health announced today a $25 million pledge from the Weiss Asset Management Foundation and associated donors to the Institute of Global Health Equity Research (IGHER) at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), an initiative of Partners In Health. This pledge, to be funded over the next 25 years, will provide critical resources and training to facilitate and…
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Basketball
Rivers Hoopers crash out of maiden Basketball Africa League
Nigeria’s representatives at the ongoing Basketball Africa League in Kigali, Rwanda – The Rivers Hoopers, have ended their run in the competition. The Hoopers crashed out despite registering a first win 80 – 69 points in their final group game against GNBC of Madagascar on Saturday. Speaking after the result, Coach Ogoh Daudu said he was thankful for the experience,…
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Africa
Genocide: Rwandan genocide suspect to  be retried by UN tribunal
A French court on Wednesday ordered that Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga be handed over to a United Nations tribunal for trial. UN prosecutors accused Kabuga of bank-rolling and arming ethnic Hutu militias that killed 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus in Rwanda during a 100-day period in 1994. He is indicted for genocide and incitement to commit genocide, among other…
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Africa
Rwanda makes U-turn on easing lockdown
Rwanda has reversed its planned easing of coronavirus restrictions on Monday after recording the first death from the virus and a rise in new cases. Travel between provinces, including movement in and out of the capital, Kigali, was scheduled to resume on 1 June after more than two months. Motorcycle taxi operators, estimated to number about 50,000, were also set…
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Africa
Rwandan court extends jail term of opposition politician
Rwanda’s supreme court extended the jail term of an opposition politician on Friday to 15 years from eight after she sought to overturn her initial conviction for trying to undermine the state and minimizing the 1994 genocide. Rights groups have described the conduct of Victoire Ingabire’s trial as flawed. Human Rights Watch said some of the charges were politically motivated…
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