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 James Karuhanga
James Karuhanga
REG CEO Ron Weiss speaks during a past news conference. File.
Rwanda
Govt, trade union in new bid to resolve longstanding feud
Toshihiro Mori is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He is currently an instructor with the Japan Karate Association. File photo.
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Renowned Japanese karate instructor set for second visit to Rwanda
Jean Damascu00e8ne Bizimana, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for the Fight against the Genocide. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
Genocide survivors, CNLG want Rukeratabaro life sentence upheld
In 2015, Japanese master Toshihiro Mori (centre) and three other senior instructors held a three day training seminar in Kigali. File.
11 things you should know about Rwanda karate
National team player Maic Shyaka, 17, during training in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana.
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Maic Shyaka Ndutiye: Karate changed me
African Union election observers follow the presentation of the report on the just-concluded parliamentary elections in Kigali yesterday. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
AU election observers congratulate Rwandans for ‘political maturity’
FP-ICGLR secretary-general Amb Onyango Kakoba speaks as head of  the obsever mission David Yama looks on at the news conference in Kigali yesterday. Nadu00e8ge Imbabazi
Rwanda
Poll results reflect the will of the people – regional observer group
A team of observers inspect special ballots designed for voters with impaired vision at Groupe Scolaire Rwamagana polling station.
Rwanda
Observers: Polls were peaceful, free and transparent
Maic Shyaka Ndutiye and Rwandau2019s Egyptian coach Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim celebrate after the former struck gold in juniors kumite -55kg category. Courtesy.
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African Champs showing raised Rwanda’s Karate profile – Uwayo
Youngster Maic Shyaka Ndutiye, 17, put up a spirited fight to win Rwanda's historic first gold medal on continental scene at Intare Arena in Kigali yesterday. Courtesy
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Rwanda wins first ever gold in an international Karate tournament
Gratien Niyitegeka aka Seburikoko during his interview at The New Times offices. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana.
Seburikoko: The actor making Rwandans talk
The trio of  Jean Claude Munyaburanga (left), Alphan Nsabimana (center) ad Thomas Habanabakize (right) were the first home players to win medals. Rwandans managed to collect four medals on Day One of the African Championships at Intare Arena yesterday. /Sam Ngendahimana
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Karate: Rwanda's Kata trio show resilience as they win bronze in Continental Championships
Sakina Cyuzuzo of the Nyarutarama-based Last Samurai Karate club, is part of a three-karateka  female team in Kata competition, while 17-year old Victor Shyaka Kaberuka (right), of Kigaliu2019s Lions Karate-Do Club, will be on a medal hunt in individual category today. Emmanuel  Kwizera.
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Rwanda begin medal chase in African Champs
The entire male team Kata squad of three u2013 Thomas Habanabakize (left), Alphan Nsabimana (center) and Jean Claude Munyaburanga (right) u2013 is from Zen. Emmanuel Kwizera.
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Zen Karate-Do: Rubavu-based club’s intention to rule the national team
Halifa Niyitanga, 18, is working hard in training as he patiently waits for another chance to impress.  Sam Ngendahimana.
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Who are the Rwandan players likely to challenge heavyweights at Continental Champs?
Rwanda Karate Federation president, Theogene Uwayo. / Courtesy
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Hosting Africa Karate Champs is a sign of trust in Rwanda, says Uwayo
Rwandau2019s Karate national team coach Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim oversees his teamsu2019 training at La Palisse Hotel Nyandungu in Kigali yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
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Rwanda ‘can beat anyone at African Karate champs’
Vice Captain Christian Rurangayire, 25, is back in action with the national team and has rallied the team to aim for gold in all categories at the upcoming continental championships. Courtesy.
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Rwanda ‘fired up’ ahead of African Karate Champs

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