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Rwanda demands speedy Kabuye trialThe government and the people of Rwanda are impatiently waiting for justice to be rendered against Kagame's chief of protocol Rose Kabuye.
Source : Iol | 20-Nov-2008 13:15
UN troops exchange fire with militia
Congolese rebels have threatened to nullify the ceasefire should State forces re-occupy the two battlefronts.
Source : Iol | 20-Nov-2008 13:00
A photo of 2 little girls, family reunion
Jerome Delay's photo of the girl - using her filthy T-shirt to wipe the tears from her face as 3-year-old Reponse clung to her neck and wailed - prompted hundreds of e-mails from people around the world hoping to help them.
Source : Iol | 20-Nov-2008 12:45
Nigeria: UN Urged to Withdraw Obasanjo As Envoy to Congo
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) and the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), have petitioned the United Nations Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki-moon, requesting him to "withdraw your recent appointment of former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as UN Envoy for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) because of the widespread allegations of high level official corruption and almost absolute poverty perpetrated by his administration between 1999 and 2007."
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 12:10
Nigeria: History Beckons Obasanjo in DRC
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo should take advantage of his recent appointment as a Special Envoy to the crisis-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to re-launch himself as one of Africa's Statesmen leading the pack in the resolution of the various ethnic and political crises and conflicts plaguing Africa.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:16
Rwanda: 'France, Stop Attempts to Blur Role in Genocide!' - Songs, Placards, Speak Volumes As Rwandans Protest Kabuye's Arrest in Unison
Businesses in Kigali city came to a standstill yesterday as Rwandans in their thousands once again rallied outside the German embassy, and other places, to voice their support for Rose Kabuye and protest against "European injustice."
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Africa: Incumbent Remains Unopposed For CAF Seat
No Rwandan nominee on CAF Executive Committee
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Out Going National Olympic Committee President Tight On Elections
Ignace Beraho may not be planning to seek a third term as president of the National Olympics Committee but has vowed to stand in the way of any 'rebel' federation leaders hoping to replace him.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: SSFR Awarded for Decentralised Services
The Social Security Fund of Rwanda (SSFR) Tuesday received a special certificate for its decentralised services. The award by the International Social Security Association was announced at the on going Regional Social Security Forum for Africa in Kigali.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: French Games Over - Kabuye Arrives in Paris
Rose Kabuye arrived in France yesterday. That Rose is a feared fighter became more apparent upon her arrival in Paris.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Africa: APR Rule Out Appearance At K'la Caf Military Event
The nine-time national league champions, APR will not participate in the 7th African Military Football Cup (Camfoot) in Kampala next month.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Africa: Premier Calls for Wider Social Security Coverage
Prime Minister Bernard Makuza, has called on African's to improve social security coverage if sustainable development is to be achieved.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Citizens Walk With Kabuye to France
The mood in Rwanda was sombre as Rose Kabuye, Director of State Protocol was transferred to France yesterday.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
East Africa: Disi Doubtful for Glo-Half Marathon
RWANDA'S top long distance runner, Dieudonne Disi has not yet confirmed whether he'll participate in the 2nd Glo Lagos International Half Marathon set for February 21, 2009 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Kibaki Pledges More Cattle to Farmers
Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki has made a new promise to boost modern cattle farming in the Eastern Province.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
East Africa: Business Community Urges Kibaki to Remove Trade Barriers
The Rwanda private sector has requested Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki to remove existing Non Tariff Trade Barriers (NTB) along the Northern corridor in order to ensure seamless trade flow among the two nations.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Cecafa Senior Challenge Draws On Today
DRAWS for this year's Cecafa Challenge Cup set for December 31-February 15 are set to be made today in Kampala, Uganda.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Entrepreneurs Forego Profit to Join Kabuye Demos
Some members believe the growth of their investments and wealth is owed to people like Kabuye, who struggled to make Rwanda a destination for business
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Rwanda's Judiciary Improves By 95 Percent - ICTR
The Rwandan judiciary system has improved by 95 percent, recent reports from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) indicate, a result, of which pending genocide cases at the Arusha-based court may be transferred to the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Former France Prime Minister to Stand Trial
Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, who is among the 33 French officials accused by the Mucyo commission for having taken part in the 1994 genocide, has been ordered to stand trial over a smear campaign against President Nicholas Sarkozy.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Rwandans in Boston Vow to Die for Rose Kabuye
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda living in Boston State of the United States of America have expressed their anger at the recent arrest of the Director of State Protocol Rose Kabuye.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Pro-Kabuye Protests Reach Denmark
Rwandans living in Denmark took to the streets yesterday protesting the arrest of Rose Kabuye over Bruguière's controversial report.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:07
Rwanda: Jail Ex-Minister for Life, Says Prosecutor
Life imprisonment, maximum sentence envisaged by the Rwandan penal code, was requested Tuesday against the former Minister for Justice, Agnes Ntamabyariro, on trial in Rwanda since June 2006 after being arrested in Zambia in 1997.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 09:51
Rose Kabuye Arrives in France
The Director of State Protocol Rose Kabuye, who was recently arrested in Germany, was yesterday transferred to France.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 06:35
Cameroon: Safa Blunder Hits Squad
Cameroon coach Otto Pfister alleges that a blunder by Safa means that four players, including Barcelona superstar Samuel Eto'o, will miss tonight's Nelson Mandela Challenge against Bafana Bafana.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Congo-Kinshasa: Feingold, Brownback Call for Ceasefire
Today U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Sam Brownback (R-KS) introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following escalating violence in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 22:58
Congo-Kinshasa: Monuc Proceeds With New Troop-Configuration in North Kivu
MONUC has markedly stepped up its military presence in North Kivu, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the DRC, Alan Doss told on 19 November 2008, during the weekly press conference.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 21:55
Congo-Kinshasa: Monuc Promotes the Adoption of a Law for the Protection of the Child
In advance of Universal Children's Day, celebrated on 20 November each year, at the MONUC weekly press conference of 19 November 2008, Congolese children transmitted their demands to members of Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 21:55
Congo-Kinshasa: Kisangani - the United Nations Envisages an Operation to Assist Dungu Refugees
A plan to redeploy humanitarian agencies to Dungu, in Haut-Uélé territory 800 kilometres to the north of Kisangani, is being considered to allow aid to reach 34,000 internally displaced refugees in the area. It follows a series of attacks, looting and abduction of children carried out by Ugandan fighters from the Lords Resistance Army, (LRA).
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 21:55
Equatorial Guinea: Torture is Rife in Country's Prisons, Says UN Expert
Detainees kept in police custody in Equatorial Guinea are victims of systematic torture, and prisoners suffer inhuman conditions, an independent United Nations human rights expert said in a press statement today, blaming a break down in the country's judicial system.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 20:35
Congo-Brazzaville: Flooding Raises Health Risks
The torrential rains experienced in Brazzaville every year at this time spread sewage in the streets and sometimes bury houses in sand carried along by the ensuing floods.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 19:34
Nkunda 'seeks power'
Rebel chief Laurent Nkunda has announced that he aims to take over the whole of DRC.
Source : Iol | 19-Nov-2008 19:06
Kagame aide to be extradited
Germany is to extradite to France an old comrade-in-arms of Rwanda's president accused of an assassination that triggered 1994's genocide.
Source : Iol | 19-Nov-2008 18:51
New stage in France-Rwanda spat
The arrest of a Rwandan presidential aide has once more brought relations between France and Rwanda to the boil.
Source : Iol | 19-Nov-2008 18:36
Congo-Kinshasa: What is the Future for the Peacekeeping Force?
Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria and newly-appointed U.N. envoy in the Great Lakes Region, has visited both Congolese president Joseph Kabila and CNDP rebel leader General Laurent Nkunda, attempting to chisel the outlines of a new peace in the region.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 17:23
Congo-Kinshasa: Aid Workers Fear New Wave of Sexual Violence
Soaring insecurity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has raised fears of a new wave of sexual violence in a region termed "the worst place in the world to be a woman" by aid workers.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 17:07
Angola: Musician Simmons Massini Happy With New Generation Musicians
The Angolan music producer Simmons Massini expressed last Tuesday in Luanda his satisfaction at the emergence, in recent years, of new talented Angolan musicians.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:44
Angola: Isabel Ferreira to Present Her Latest Book in Brazil
The Angolan writer Isabel Ferreira will travel this week to Brazil, where she will release, on November 20, her latest literary work entitled "O Guardador de Memórias" (The memories keeper).
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:44
Angola: MPLA Party at Socialist International Meeting
A delegation of Angola's ruling MPLA party headed by its secretary general, Julião Mateus Paulo "Dino Matrosse", is attending since Monday in the Nueva Vallarta state, Mexico, the meeting of the Socialist International, ANGOP has learnt.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:44
Rwanda/Togo: Country Face Togo in Today's Friendly Match
RWANDA'S Amavubi team faces Togo in an international friendly match set for this evening in Lome.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:11
Rwanda: Mayor Visits Protesters Camping at German Embassy
The Mayor of Kigali City, Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira Monday visited women who camped outside the gates of the German Embassy in Kigali since Saturday. They are protesting against the arrest of Rose Kabuye.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:11
Rwanda: Ugandan Groups to Protest Kabuye' Arrest
The arrest of the Director of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, is raising a furore not only in Rwanda but in Uganda and other countries as well.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:11
Rwanda: Banking - Fina Bank in Regional Expansion
Currently, the bank has 17 branches across the region including 10 in Kenya, 5 in Rwanda and 2 in Uganda.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:11
Rwanda: Local Girls Snatch Beach Volleyball Crown
RWANDA continued to stump their authority as one of the region's volleyball giants after claiming the ladies' crown in the two-day International Beach Volleyball Championship staged in Uganda over the weekend.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:11
Rwanda: Pension Bodies Laud Country's Health Insurance
Government aims at strengthening pooling between the three pillars of the Rwandan health insurance system by merging the Social Security Fund of Rwanda, medical insurance scheme (RAMA) and the Military Medical Insurance
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:11
Rwanda: Rose Kanyange Kabuye
The world is expected to be rocked in several protests against the arrest and detention of the Director of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, as she is being moved from Germany to Paris.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:11