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World population hits 7 billion today
The world population is today expected to hit seven billion just 12 years after hitting the six billion mark in 1999 and 24 years after reaching five billion in 1987. As the world marks this high population chapter, Rwanda’s population is nearing 11 million. The seven billion figure was announced by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the celebrations are ongoing across the country.
Senate President Dr Jean Damascene Ntawukuriryayo will preside over the population event. The New Times / File.