Rwanda: Govt Targets 50 Percent Electricity Rollout
12/08/2018The government has said that access to electricity will reach 51 per cent by the end of this fiscal year up, from the current 45 per cent. Officials from the.
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Rwanda: New U.N, Scheme to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Launched
20/02/2017By Appolonia Uwanziga The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched a new initiative to support and empower rural women across the country. The organisation last week launched the.
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Rwanda to Probe Possible Role of French Officials in Genocide
30/11/2016By Clement Uwiringiyimana Rwanda has launched an inquiry into the possible role of at least 20 French military and other officials in the 1994 genocide, the prosecutor general said on.
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Rwanda, Tanzania Receive commendation for Boosting Women in Governance
28/11/2016By Lucas Barasa Rwanda and Tanzania have won accolades for involving more women in decision making. African Union Commission commissioner for political affairs Aisha Abdullahi said Rwanda was the top.
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Africa: Rwanda, Morocco Take Lead in Amending Montreal Protocol
10/10/2016By Collins Mwai Rwanda and the Kingdom of Morocco have taken the lead in calling upon countries across the world to back the amendment of the Montreal Protocol on Ozone.
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Rwanda: Investing in Women Key to Gender Parity-Kagame
21/09/2016President Paul Kagame yesterday participated in a high-level meeting showcasing the Sahel women empowerment and demographic dividend initiative themed: ‘Strengthening partnership to accelerate Africa’s demographic dividend.’ Chaired by President.
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Rwanda: Gender Minister Tips Women on Development
06/09/2016By John Mbaraga Partnership is vital for women to address their challenges and gain self-reliance, Gender and Family Promotion minister Diane Gashumba has said. Addressing the 15th General Assembly of.
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Rwanda Signs $818m Deal for New International Airport
02/09/2016By Clement Uwiringiyimana Rwanda has signed a deal with the African division of Portuguese construction firm Mota-Engil to build an international airport at a cost of $818 million, the company.
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Rwanda: Police Officers Urged To Promote Gender Equality
23/08/2016The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, Juvenal Marizamunda, has challenged police officers to protect and promote gender equality in areas of their operations..
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Rwanda: Rulindo Gets $16.5 Million Irrigation Dam
23/08/2016By Peterson Tumwebaze Efforts by farmers in Rulindo District, Northern Province to enhance production have got a huge boost, thanks to a new multimillion dollar irrigation dam project. The Muyanza.
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