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Prominent Rwandan activist Diane Rwigara acquitted of 'insurrection'

Kigali - DPA

A Rwandan court acquitted opposition figure Diane Rwigara on Thursday of all charges against her, including "inciting insurrection," in a case rights groups say was politically motivated. The US-educated activist, 37, was facing a possible 22-year prison sentence for insurrection against the government and allegedly forging signatures of support so she could run for president. She was barred from running against long-timeRead more

African Karate Championships: 8 new medals, including 4 gold, for Algeria

Kigali - Arab Today

The Algerian team of karate-do harvested Saturday eight medals in Kumite, including 4 gold, on the second day of the African Karate Championships, taking place in Kigali (Rwanda). Read more

Rwanda's Kagame sworn in for third term

Kigali - Arab Today

Rwandan President Paul Kagame was sworn in Friday for a third term in office after a crushing election win that rights groups criticised over irregularities and voter intimidation. Nineteen African heads of state were present at the ceremony which took place in front of a packed crowd in the national stadium in Kigali, entertained by a military parade and drummers. Read more

President Bashir arrived in Kigali for the inauguration ceremony

Kigali - Arab Today

The President of the Republic, Omar Bashir, on Friday attended the inauguration ceremony of President Paul Kagame, in the presence of 21 heads of state and government . President Bashir arrived here Friday for the ceremony marking the induration of President Kagame for a third term in office. President Bashir left Khartoum early morning Friday heading a delegation that includesRead more

Ethiopia PM participates in Rwanda community work during state visit

Kigali - Arab Today

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on Saturday participated in the Rwanda monthly community work locally known as Umuganda as he winds up his three-day State Visit to the small central African country. Desalegn arrived in the Rwandan Capital Kigali on Thursday accompanied by the First Lady Roman Tesfaye and high level officials of his government to strengthen bilateral ties betweenRead more

Ethiopian PM hails Rwanda's hillside agriculture transformation

Kigali - Arab Today

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has commended Rwanda for improving farmer's livelihood through transformation of hillside agriculture using sustainable terracing practices. The Ethiopian leader who arrived in the small central African country on Thursday for a three-day state visit toured Kageyo sector, Gicumbi District, Northern Province to witness agriculture transformation and excellence in practice. Desalegn who was accompanied by theRead more

Outbound Adventures: Kigali: An African city with a painful past and a glorious future

European - Arab today

As I stepped out of the capital’s international airport, my unconscious mind tried to tell me that I was in a cosmopolitan, eye-catching European city, as I found myself surrounded by green mountains integrated with well-designed modern infrastructure. Someone smiles at me and says, “murakaza neza!” Wait a minute – this is not a European language. This phrase, meaning “welcome,”Read more

Rwandan president calls for "sense of urgency" to fast-track development

Kigali - ArabToday

Rwanda president Paul Kagame on Saturday urged the top government leadership to step out of the comfort zones and spearhead the country's social and economic development. He made the call while opening the 14th National Leadership Retreat in Gabiro, Eastern Province. Top leaders from the central and local government and members of the private sector and civil society have convergedRead more

Rwanda president urges military to fortify national sovereignty

Kigali - ArabToday

Rwanda President Paul Kagame has called on the country's army to provide security guarantee and protect territorial integrity for building well-off society. He made the remarks on Thursday while presiding over the pass-out ceremony 478 Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) officer cadets who successfully completed a one-year military training course at the Rwanda Military Academy (RMA) in Gako, Bugesera district, EasternRead more

UNHCR pledges cash resettlement package to Rwandan refugees

Kigali - ArabToday

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) is offering cash packages to any Rwandan refugee who returns home before end of 2017, according to UNHCR official. Saber Azam, UNHCR Rwanda country representative told reporters on Saturday that the commission is giving 250 U.S dollars to each adult Rwandan refugee and 150 U.S dollars to any of their minors whoRead more