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 Edwin Musoni
Edwin Musoni
A delegate during a tour of the exhibition at the 6th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition that kicked off  in Kigali on Monday, September 12. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Aviation
Aero-manufacturers urged to leverage African market
President Paul Kagame with senior delegates at the 6th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition that kicked off  in Kigali on September 12. While addressing  the two-day summit that has brought together over 100 global aviation companies, Kagame said that  the liberalisation of air transport in Africa can act as a catalyst to speed up the industry’s recovery by increasing connectivity, stimulating demand, and creating jobs. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Aviation
Kagame on why Africa must liberalise airspace
Officials and delegates pose for a photo at the  12th Africa Green Revolution Forum in Kigali . Dan Nsengiyumva
Agriculture
Inside AGRA’s $550m strategy to transform Africa’s agric sector
Hailemariam Desalegn, the Board Chairman of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (left), consults with Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President, during a session of the ongoing 12th Africa Green Revolution Forum in Kigali. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Africa
AGRF: Experts bank on youth for Africa’s food security
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Africa
How much food does Africa need?
Photos: Village Urugwiro
Agriculture
Presidential summit pushes for urgent action to improve Africa’s food systems
President Paul Kagame together with other present and former heads of state and other dignitaries during the Africa Green Revolution Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, September 7. Kagame called for the transformation of Africa’s food system to not only feed the continent but also create wealth.  Photo: Village Urugwiro.
Africa
President Kagame honours Obasanjo at AGRF summit
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during  the ongoing 12th Africa Green Revolution Forum  in Kigali on September 7. Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva
Africa
First Ladies make rallying call to end food insecurity in Africa
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks at the opening of the 12th annual summit of the Africa Green Revolution
Forum on Tuesday, September 6. Addressing the one-week summit that has drawn over 2,600 participants, Ngirente revealed
that Africa needs to take bold measures to address the soaring food prices that are making it difficult for families and
communities to meet their food needs. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Agriculture
Bold measures needed to tame rising food prices – PM Ngirente
Rwanda Social Security Board’s Chief Executive Regis Rugemanshuro (right) consults with his deputy Louise Kanyonga, during the public hearing before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee in Kigali on Monday, September 5. Rugemanshuro told the committee that there are changes being done to ensure financial efficiency.  Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda
RSSB reforms ‘will close accountability loopholes’
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Africa
Kenyan court upholds Ruto's presidential election win
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Rwanda
Pension body appears before PAC as hearings begin
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks during the Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi on September 2. Courtesy
Tourism
Kwita Izina: Conservation remains Rwanda’s priority – Ngirente
Anatole Muhizi presenting his isssue to the President. He lodged a complaint claiming he was victimized by different government institutions and ended up losing his house. Courtesy
Crime
Man who ‘lied’ about BNR house dispute arrested
Uganda’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, with his Rwandan counterpart, Vincent Biruta, at a bilateral meeting in Kigali on September 1. / Courtesy
Politics
Rwanda-Uganda Joint Permanent Commission revived after ten years
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta received his Ugandan counterpart, Gen. Jeje Abubakhar Odongo and his delegation in Kigali on September 1. / Courtesy
Politics
Uganda's Foreign Minister in Kigali for bilateral talks
Prince Charles of Wales during the CHOGM in Kigali in June 2022. Prince has been announced among the 20 high-profile personalities to name baby gorillas  on September 2. File
Tourism
Kwita Izina: Prince Charles among namers
Suspended Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Edouard Bamporiki, is set to appear before Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on September 16. / File
Law
Suspended minister Bamporiki's corruption case hearing set for Sept 16

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