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Prime Minister in Talks With Visiting Burundi VP

Burundi's First Vice President, Yves Sahinguvu, yesterday began the first leg of a three-day official visit by holding talks with Prime Minister Bernard Makuza at the latter's office in Kimihurura. (AllAfrica)


U.S. Steps Up Search for Genocide Fugitives

The US government has renewed its 'Reward for Justice' program targeting individuals believed to have taken leading roles in the mass slaughter in Rwanda that left well over a million people dead, it was announced on Monday. (AllAfrica)


Clear the Air, Health Ministry

It has been reported that Apotex Inc., Canada's largest pharmaceutical company will soon ship to Rwanda a new HIV/Aids drug. Apo-TriAvir combines Zidovudine, Lamivudine and Nevirapine, three drugs otherwise administered separately to patients. (AllAfrica)


Chamber Orders ICTR Registry to Appoint Lawyer for Genocide Fugitive

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has ordered the Registry to appoint a lawyer for an accused who is still at large, Fulgence Kayishema. (AllAfrica)


With Love From Cameroon

Cameroonian defender Boubakary Sadou has been given Rwandan nationality and should make his international debut for the Amavubi Stars on Saturday. (AllAfrica)


Team Yet to Consider Kuze Return

Rwanda is yet to decide on whether to bring back Josip Kuze as national team coach after the Croat was axed by Japanese Premier League club JEF United Chiba last week. (AllAfrica)


Jua Kali Expo Postponed

The annual Jua Kali Expo that was meant to be held here in Kigali in October has now been postponed to November. (AllAfrica)


Parliament Elects Representatives to the EALA

A joint Parliamentary session yesterday elected a nine-member team that will represent Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). Five of these delegates are women. (AllAfrica)


The Catholic Church-Assisted Genocide As It Began in 1959

As children of God most Rwandans have lost their innocence, thanks largely to the actions of the self proclaimed representatives of Christ's message on earth. (AllAfrica)


Country's First Legal Institute Launched

Rwanda's first Law development centre has been launched. The National Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) was officially opened yesterday by Prime Minister Bernard Makuza, in Nyanza, Southern Province. (AllAfrica)


Feller Bemused By Referee Display

APR head coach Rene Feller was left perplexed by the display of the match officials who officiated at his team's league game with Kiyovu on Sunday which ended 1-1. (AllAfrica)


Silverbacks Lift Super 16 Title

The national men's rugby team 'Silverbacks' were Saturday crowned champions of the 2008 CAR Super 16 tournament after edging hosts Burundi in the final played in Bujumbura. (AllAfrica)


Tigers Dump KCC As Youngster Makes History

André Kayitera scored a century on Sunday to propel Young Tigers to a 155-run victory over Kigali Cricket Club in the opening game of the 2008 Sulfo League. (AllAfrica)


Imbuto Foundation Awards Best Performing School Girls

In an effort to promote girl education in the country, First Lady Jeannette Kagame, through Imbuto Foundation, Saturday awarded 31 best performing girls in both primary and secondary schools of the Western Province. (AllAfrica)


APR Topple Espoir

Despite the pre-match hype, it turned out to be a singled-sided affair as former champions APR easily overcame arch-rivals Espoir 81-42 in the first round of the national basketball league over the weekend. (AllAfrica)


Apedi Sets Pace

APEDI Rwaza kept their hunt for a maiden league title on track as they eclipsed Rwanda National University (UNR) 3-2 in the final to claim phase three of the 2008 Coca-Cola league. (AllAfrica)


Agro-Input - Catalyst for Agricultural Development

In spite of the various challenges that face farmers in Rwanda in their quest to increase crop yields and increase the profitability of their farming enterprises, it is a comforting thought that the Rwanda government has taken steadfast steps in ensuring that the agricultural sector, with its prominent role in the economy, moves in the direction that is desired by putting in place the necessary institutions, creating a favorable environment and in the case of fertilizers, taking on the role of procuring and subsiding inputs. (AllAfrica)


Pangea Day Rocks Kigali

Saturday evening was full of excitement at Jali Club Gardens. Here Rwanda joined the rest of the world to share stories of their experiences through the power of Film. (AllAfrica)


Wife of Genocide Acquitted Testifies Before ICTR

Bongwa Leoncie, wife of the genocide acquitted Andre Ntagerura, Monday testified in defense of Prosper Mugiraneza, former Rwandan minister for Civil Service, who is accused of 1994 genocide and crimes against humanity alongside three other former ministers before the Arusha-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), reports Hirondelle Agency. (AllAfrica)


Businesses must contribute to MDGs

President Kufuor of Ghana and President Kagame of Rwanda shake hands before the event [Business Call to Action] CAFOD welcomes the launch of flagship projects by the private sector as part of the government's ... via CAFOD briefing

(Topix.net)


Rwanda: UN Genocide Tribunal Begins Trial of Ex-Minister

"As you will hear, some of these witnesses are victims of genocide, whilst others were used by the accused Kalimanzira as tools to implement his genocidal plan"

The trial of a former Rwandan minister, who allegedly coordinated the killing of Tutsis, began today before the United Nations war crimes tribunal set up to deal with the 1994 genocide in the small African ... via AllAfrica.com

(Topix.net)


Govt Urges Congo to Disarm Rebels

Rwanda has expressed doubts about the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) commitment to disarming rebels of the Forces Démocratiques de la Libération du Rwanda (FDLR), in line with last year's Nairobi Accord. (AllAfrica)


Country Set to Import New Aids Drug From Canada

Rwanda may soon import 15.6 million pills of a new HIV/Aids drug, Apo-TriAvir, from Canada, The New Times has learnt. (AllAfrica)


Burundi VP Meets Barundi Community

The visiting Burundi vice president, Yves Sahinguvu, Sunday met with the Burundi community living in Rwanda at Hotel Novotel Umubano. (AllAfrica)


U.S. to Help Train Darfur Peacekeepers

The United States government will help Rwanda in training and equip peace keeping troops deployed in the Sudan's war-torn region of Darfur, the army has said. Rwanda Defense Force spokesperson, Major. Jill Rutaremara said yesterday nine hundred soldiers comprise the first part to be trained and equipped. (AllAfrica)


Global Banking Firm to Empower Women

Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm is set to empower Rwandan women through business education. (AllAfrica)


Banks Form Leasing Association

At least three leading Rwandan banks in leasing have formed a leasing association in a bid to promote the product. (AllAfrica)


Looming Food Crisis As Prices Soar

Despite increased production of foodstuffs in Rwanda, the urban population is faced with soaring prices partly fueled by chaos in the internal distribution management. (AllAfrica)


Kigali to Host 4th Africa Business Executives' Summit

Kigali city is to host the fourth summit of Africa Management Forum (AMF), a network of Africa business executives from June 24-25. (AllAfrica)


Hip Hop Dominating Music Industry

Hip hop music has been popular among local youth in Rwanda since the early 1980s due to widespread American influence. (AllAfrica)


Mbeki's Continued Baby-Sitting Mugabe Unacceptable

Zimbabwe crisis coming hotly after Kenya is indicative of grave dangers ahead threatening governance, democracy and human rights in Africa. It is a vindication of severe weaknesses and deficit of internal institutions in resolving internal disputes and conflicts not just within the country but also within African Union. (AllAfrica)