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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Louise Mushikiwabo, has described as “disingenuous and regrettable” recent accusations contained in a letter by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the United Nations that Kigali is backing anti-government mutiny there.

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), on Monday, concluded its third and last special evidence hearing in the cases of Genocide financier, Felicien Kabuga, former Minister of Defence, Augustin Bizimana and former Commander of the Presidential Guard, Protais Mpiranyi, who are all still on the run.

Peace and security experts have reiterated the need for an immediate end to illegal exploitation of minerals in the Great Lakes region, saying this it was fuelling activities of armed groups operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC).

RUSIZI–The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) kick-started its community outreach campaign on Monday, ahead of celebrations to mark the 50 years of independence and 18 years since the country’s liberation.

The Minister of Health Dr Agnes Binagwaho, says the role of parents and local leaders is necessary in the fight against drug abuse among the youth.

The coordinator of the national monitoring committee on elimination of trade barriers, Vincent Safari, has said plans are underway to coordinate all institutions working at the borders to avoid bureaucracies that traders encounter.

Local traders conducting business with their Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) counterparts are more conscious of the ongoing conflict between the Congolese mutinous soldiers.

RWAMAGANA–Police in Rwamagana have arrested five people in connection with the murder of 26-year old Emmanuel Munyankindi whose body was found outside a drinking joint in Rwamagana town at 4:30 a.m, yesterday.