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 Julius Bizimungu
Julius Bizimungu
Amb. Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Yuval Rotem during the interview in Kigali on April 1, 2019. Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda
Rwanda, Israel keen to advance their cooperation
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Israel inaugurates embassy in Rwanda
Women farmers from Musanze District. Rwanda has made gains in gender equality. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
Rwanda records significant gains in gender equality -- report
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente (2nd left) launches a report on the state of gender equality in Rwanda alongside central bank Deputy Governor Monique Nsanzabaganwa (left) Minister for Family and Gender Promotion Solina Nyirahabimana (right) and Fodu00e9 Ndiaye, the UN Resident Coordinator. The index shows significant gains in Rwandau2019s efforts to promote gender equality. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda
Rwanda will not tire to empower girls and women – Prime Minister
The Prize which was launched by Chinese billionare Jack Ma, seeks to support and inspire the next  generation of entrepreneurs who are building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future. Courtesy .
Business
Jack Ma’s Africa Netpreneur Prize opens for submissions
Aboubaker Omar Hadi, the Chairman of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority and Jeanne Isabelle Gasana, the Managing Director of Prime Economic Zones sign a partnership agreement to launch a joint venture which will develop Djiboutiu2019s land in Rwanda yesterday at RDB. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda
Rwanda, Djibouti in joint venture to develop 10 hectares at SEZ
L-R: Chris Harland, Legal Advisor to the Permanent Observer Mission of the ICRC to the UN; WJC General Counsel Menachem Rosensaft; Rwandau2019s Ambassador to UN Valentine Rugwabiza; Father Patrick Desbois; and Genocide survivor Liliane Pari Umuhoza. Courtesy.
Rwanda
Rwanda honours Father Desbois for his role in fighting Genocide
Some single-use plastic bottles in a trash bin. A new law, that is currently before parliament, will ban single-use plastics. File.
Rwanda
Multinationals make plastic recycling commitments in Africa
Mukasa Mbidde, Ugandan Politician and member of East African Legislative Assembly. (Net photo)
Ugandan politician faults Museveni government on strained Rwanda ties
UK Trade Commissioner for Africa Emma Wade-Smith during the interview on Monday. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda
UK trade envoy: Britain is adjusting investment approach to Africa
The initiative is funded by Nigerian business magnet, Tony Elumelu. File.
Business
25 Rwandan firms to feature in Tony Elumelu entrepreneurship programme
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde speaks on a panel during the Africa CEO Forum 2019 in Kigali yesterday.  Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda
Business leaders weigh in on prospects of AfCFTA
Sanlam-Soras merger could shake the local insurance industry and market given the profile of the two players. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Business
What Sanlam-Soras merger means for Rwanda’s insurance market
Victor Dizon (left), a tourist from Philippines, at Nyungwe House with his partner. He said he feels safe when he visits Rwanda. Courtesy.
A sneak peek into the bustling life in and around Nyungwe National Park
A wheat farm in Uwinkingi Sector, Nyamagabe District. File.
Rwanda
Nyamagabe: Stalled wheat processing factory hurting farmers’ fortunes
Laure Redifer who led the IMF mission to Rwanda. Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda
IMF’s key recommendations to drive Rwanda’s projected growth
Presidents Kagame and Jou00e3o Lourenu00e7o of Angola address a joint news conference in the capital Luanda on the final day of Kagameu2019s working visit to the Southern African nation yesterday. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda
Kagame concludes two-day visit to Angola
100 Rwandan women are expected to benefit from the three day training exercise in hospitality excellence. Courtesy photos.
Business
Businesswomen attend tourism and hospitality training

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