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Rwanda

Kagame could be the next Mandela ― if he steps down
Article
/ 17 July 2018

Kagame could be the next Mandela ― if he steps down

Mandela served only one term as president. Other African leaders must learn from him

By Chude Jideonwo
Science will unlock Africa’s potential — if it is funded
Article
/ 6 July 2018

Science will unlock Africa’s potential — if it is funded

Any good leader knows that scientific discovery and innovation fuel progress, facilitate development and can tackle issues

By Esther Ngumbi
Swede jailed for life over Rwanda genocide
Article
/ 27 June 2018

Swede jailed for life over Rwanda genocide

Theodore Tabaro, 49, was sentenced by the Stockholm district court for ‘genocide’ after he was convicted of murder, attempted murder, and kidnappings

By Agency
Counter rise of violent rhetoric in SA
Article
/ 31 May 2018

Counter rise of violent rhetoric in SA

Recent examples from Africa alone show that the country is entering extremely dangerous territory

By Chris Mann
Before visiting Rwanda, there are a few things Arsenal fans should know
Africa
/ 23 May 2018

Before visiting Rwanda, there are a few things Arsenal fans should know

The club’s new sleeve sponsor has an abysmal human rights record

By Simon Allison
‘No one must be in SA without documentation’― Mashaba
Article
/ 30 April 2018

‘No one must be in SA without documentation’― Mashaba

City of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba has been criticised for his comments on illegal immigration during an address in Rwanda

By Staff Reporter
Rwanda can’t achieve reconciliation without fixing its democracy
Africa
/ 29 April 2018

Rwanda can’t achieve reconciliation without fixing its democracy

As Rwanda marks the 24th anniversary of the 1994 genocide, much more needs to be done to unite the country

By Noel Twagiramungu
Israel to free 207 African migrants from prison
Article
/ 15 April 2018

Israel to free 207 African migrants from prison

Following a court order, the country will release African migrants from prison after the Prime Minister reversed a deal with the UN refugee agency

By Agency
13 African athletes go missing at Commonwealth Games
Article
/ 12 April 2018

13 African athletes go missing at Commonwealth Games

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton warned athletes would be forcibly removed from the country if they attempted to overstay their visas

By Agence France Presse
Netanyahu cancels UN deal on African migrants in shock reversal
Article
/ 3 April 2018

Netanyahu cancels UN deal on African migrants in shock reversal

After a deluge of criticism, the premier has cancelled an agreement that would have allowed thousands of migrants to remain in Israel temporarily

By Majeda El-Batsh
What do your period and bananas have in common? Find out
Article
/ 13 March 2018

What do your period and bananas have in common? Find out

In Rwanda, schoolgirls can now buy locally produced, cheaper sanitary towels

By Adri Kotze and Bhekisisa Team
Rwanda slashes infant death rate
Article
/ 23 February 2018

Rwanda slashes infant death rate

Its network of healthcare workers and cellphone links provides a model for other nations to follow

By Rumana Akoob
SA, Rwanda clash over AU reforms
Africa
/ 2 February 2018

SA, Rwanda clash over AU reforms

Paul Kagame has failed to properly consult his peers, argued Jacob Zuma

By Staff Reporter
The case for investment in Zimbabwe’s economic rebirth
Africa
/ 25 January 2018

The case for investment in Zimbabwe’s economic rebirth

Encouraged by the positive sentiment of recent weeks, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe now predicts 4% GDP growth in 2018.

By Staff Reporter
Why Rwanda’s development model wouldn’t work elsewhere in Africa
Africa
/ 8 January 2018

Why Rwanda’s development model wouldn’t work elsewhere in Africa

The Rwandan model can’t be replicated easily given that it depends heavily on political dominance and tight, centralised control of patronage networks

By Nic Cheeseman
Rwanda, Uganda deny Israel deal to host African migrants
Africa
/ 8 January 2018

Rwanda, Uganda deny Israel deal to host African migrants

Israel approved a plan to force asylum seekers to choose between indefinite detention in an Israeli prison, or deportation to a third African country

By Al Jazeera
Drones are taking to the skies above Africa to map land ownership
Africa
/ 27 November 2017

Drones are taking to the skies above Africa to map land ownership

Creating a reliable, up to date land register is important for African countries. Drones can help collect and record the necessary data

By Staff Reporter
World Economic Forum: Gender inequality widening after decade of progress
Article
/ 2 November 2017

World Economic Forum: Gender inequality widening after decade of progress

In recent years, women have made significant progress towards equality in a number of areas but the global trend now seems to have made a U-turn

By Nina Larson
Rwandan police detain Paul Kagame critic Diane Rwigara
Africa
/ 25 September 2017

Rwandan police detain Paul Kagame critic Diane Rwigara

Rwigara who tried to run in presidential poll, is accused of offences against state security.

By Al Jazeera
‘My neighbour murdered nearly all of my family, but now we are friends’
Article
/ 15 September 2017

‘My neighbour murdered nearly all of my family, but now we are friends’

Thanks to a pioneering project survivors and perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide now live side by side in ‘reconciliation villages’.

By Staff Reporter
Rwanda police arrest presidential critic Diane Shima Rwigara for forgery, tax evasion
Africa
/ 5 September 2017

Rwanda police arrest presidential critic Diane Shima Rwigara for forgery, tax evasion

Rwanda police justified the arrest of the former presidential hopeful, saying Diane Shima Rwigara had failed to respond to previous summonses.

By Deutsche Welle 1
Are drones taking off as the future of African healthcare?
Africa
/ 29 August 2017

Are drones taking off as the future of African healthcare?

Drones can make doctors and nurses more efficient, but they can’t replace them altogether

By Raeesa Pather and Simon Allison
Rwanda is a difficult question for young Africans – but our history has answers
Africa
/ 7 August 2017

Rwanda is a difficult question for young Africans – but our history has answers

Africa loves Kagame. Which is why Africa should be very worried

By Chude Jideonwo
Rwanda’s essential oils offer big profits from little land
Article
/ 19 July 2017

Rwanda’s essential oils offer big profits from little land

Essential oils are increasingly in demand in richer countries for use in cosmetics, food and pharmaceuticals.

By Staff Reporter
Rwanda presidential election campaigns kick off
Africa
/ 15 July 2017

Rwanda presidential election campaigns kick off

With three weeks to go until elections, two politicians are challenging Rwanda’s "big man."

By Sella Oneko
Why US universities should cut links with Rwanda
Africa
/ 11 July 2017

Why US universities should cut links with Rwanda

The US should stop backing authoritarian regimes such as Rwanda’s through institutional support that helps propagate tyranny.

By Staff Reporter
Like it or not, Rwanda is Africa’s future
Africa
/ 7 July 2017

Like it or not, Rwanda is Africa’s future

If African leaders get their way, the country’s controversial development approach will be replicated across the continent

By Simon Allison
Without aid, who will pay for African healthcare?
Africa
/ 28 June 2017

Without aid, who will pay for African healthcare?

Somehow, African countries are going to have to start footing their own medical bills.

By Simon Allison
Diane vs Rwanda’s Goliath
Africa
/ 15 June 2017

Diane vs Rwanda’s Goliath

Meet the woman who would tear down Kagame’s carefully constructed ‘façade’

By Simon Allison
Kikwete: Africa inherited poor education from colonial masters
Africa
/ 6 May 2017

Kikwete: Africa inherited poor education from colonial masters

Ex-Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has said improving the education system in Africa will replenish the continent’s skills gap.

By Manuela Kasper Claridge
The rise of Rwanda’s women filmmakers
Article
/ 24 March 2017

The rise of Rwanda’s women filmmakers

Despite the extreme limitations of the nascent ­industry, the digital age is proving to be its best friend.

By Staff Reporter
Simple SMS system keeps a close watch on Rwanda’s babies
Article
/ 23 May 2016

Simple SMS system keeps a close watch on Rwanda’s babies

The programme has resulted in a remarkable reduction in infant and maternal mortality rates, even in remote areas of the country.

By Staff Reporter
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