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Ambassador Polisi gives insights on the problem of ethnicity in the Great Lakes Region

Posted by admin in Our country on 13. Apr, 2013 | 0 Comments

Ambassador Polisi Denis said Rwandans used to be in eighteen clans comprising people of different social classes harmoniously living together that were later transformed into ethnic groups by some historians with the purpose of intentionally promoting divisions among Rwandans. “After Rwanda’s independence, Rwandans didn’t consider their original history but followed blindly the hatred teachings which [...]

Rwanda: US Diaspora join Rwanda in RPF Silver jubilee celebration

On December 15, 2012, the Rwandan community in the US joined in the celebrations to mark the official Silver Jubilee of the Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF), which kicked off over a week ago. The celebrations held in Washington DC were marked by jubilations, songs, poems and dances. In his remarks, the Rwandan Ambassador to the [...]

US diaspora calls on International community to restore Rwanda image

The Rwandan community living in America and Canada has called on the international community to look deeply into the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in order to restore Rwanda’s image. This concern was expressed in the letter written to the President of the United States of America Barrack Obama, on December [...]

Rwanda : Rwandan Police officers decorated in Darfur

A contingent of 58 Rwanda National Police officers (RNP) were awarded the African Union-United Nations (AU-UN) medal, for their good performance- during the ceremony held at the UNAMID headquarters in Durfur, Sudan, on November 26, 2012. The decorated officers joined the United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) on January 9, this year. Ambassador Hassan Gibril, [...]

Rwanda : REMA wins prestigious award

On 14 September, 2012 Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), was awarded by the United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) for its outstanding contribution to the protection of the ozone layer. The award was handed over to the Deputy Director General of REMA, Eng. Collette RUHAMYA who represented Rwanda in the 14th Ordinary Session of the African [...]

Rwanda : France to improve skills of Rwandan medical staff

Rwanda signed an agreement with France to train Rwanda’s plastic surgeons at the Paris Descartes University, on September 12, 2012. The agreement was signed between the University of Rwanda (NUR) and Paris Descartes University of France. According to the Rector of NUR, Prof. Silas Lwakabamba, there was urgent need to expand medical specialist areas. “One plastic [...]

Rwanda reshapes better destiny for the African continent

Rwanda decides to strengthen its partnership with Botswana in order to improve the living conditions of Rwandans and the focus of both countries’ in reshaping a better destiny for the African continent. The Rwandan High Commissioner with residence in South Africa, Vincent Karega, presented his credentials to Seretse Ian Khama, the President of Botswana. He [...]

Rwanda : Umunyarwanda umaze imyaka 12 aba muri Canada aravuga ko ubuzima bwaho butoroshye

Kayijuka Rukabuza ni umwe mu banyarwanda baba muri Canada kubera ingaruka za jenoside yakorewe abatutsi mu 1994. Ikinyamakuru The Edmonton Journal cyo muri Canada dukesha iyi nkuru, kivuga ko Rukabuza yavukiye muri Repubulika Iharanira Demokarasi ya Congo akaba amaze imyaka 12 aba muri Canada, aho yagiye kureba ko yatangira ubundi buzima bushya. Ubu agize imyaka [...]

Rwanda : Rwandan diaspora students hosts a graduation party

On August 11, 2012, a graduation party was thrown by the the Rwandan diaspora of Indiana and Michigan in Niles Inn & Conference Center in Niles, Michigan in the United States. The party was organized for Joseph Masengesho and Dina Imbabazi both of whom graduated from the Notre Dame University in Indiana. Joseph Masengesho received [...]

Rwanda : Rwandan students in Diaspora to become country’s ambassadors

About 94 Rwandan students who study abroad and who finished the civic training (Ingando) in Gako in Bugesera district said that they are ready to show the world the step Rwanda has taken in rebuilding itself. These students said so, on the 7th.Aug.2012 after their trip they made in the southern province of Rwanda where [...]

Rwanda : Abanyeshuri b’Abanyarwanda biga hanze barasabwa kuba abahamya b’ibyo babonye mu Rwanda

Perezida wa Komisiyo y’igihugu y’ubumwe n’ubwiyunge mu Rwanda, Jean Baptiste Habyarimana, arasaba abanyeshuri b’Abanyarwanda biga hanze kuba abahamya b’ibyo babonye mu Rwanda. Yabisabye abanyeshuri 81 basuye intara y’uburasirazuba tariki 07/08/2012, nyuma y’iminsi bamaze bari mu itorero rya 5 [Indangamirwa] riri kubera i Gako mu karere ka Bugesera. Abo banyeshuri basuye koperative Abiyunze yo mu murenge [...]

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President paul Kagame commends diaspora, friends of Rwanda for contributing to country’s development

Posted by admin in English, Opportunities on 23. May, 2013 | No Comments

President Paul Kagame has thanked Rwandans living abroad and friends of Rwanda for actively participating in Rwanda’s progress. He said this while addressing over 3000 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda from all over Europe who gathered at The Troxy, East London, for Rwanda Day on May 19, 2013. President Kagame explained that, Rwanda Day is [...]

Rwanda’s foreign investments increased over two years

Posted by admin in English, Featured Images, Invest in Rwanda on 19. May, 2013 | No Comments

The Government of Rwanda has setup programs and policies geared towards socio-economic transformation to propel the kind of society the country aspires to become by the year 2020. The country has attracted both local and foreign investors by creating a good business environment that is corruption free and reducing the hours of registering a business [...]

London, UK to host Rwanda Day 2013

Posted by admin in English, Featured Images, Opportunities on 15. May, 2013 | No Comments

According to the organizers the event brings together Rwandans and friends of Rwanda living around the world to reaffirm their core national value of Agaciro, celebrate the country’s progress and discuss ways of being part of Rwanda’s social-economic transformation. It is an opportunity for Rwandans to meet, interact and exchange views on their country and [...]

Rwanda First Lady receives Outstanding Global Leader award

Posted by admin in English, Featured Images, Success stories on 10. May, 2013 | No Comments

The Outstanding Global Leader award by Women Inspiration and Enterprise (WIE) a global movement conference and community for women, has awarded Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame, for contributing to women and rights promotion. First Lady embodied these gains for her high level commitment to helping poor women, supporting orphans and giving scholarships to students who [...]

Rwandan military personnel on Field Training Exercise in Uganda

Posted by admin in English, Featured Images, Opportunities on 08. May, 2013 | No Comments

Rwanda is sending a Contingent of 206 Military joined Police officers to take part in a Field Training Exercise (FTX) codenamed “ Mashariki Salaam 2013” to be held in Jinja, Uganda from 19-26 May 2013. The East Africa Standby Force regional field training, will exercise on the themes of Peace Keeping operations, Disaster Management, Counter [...]

Police officers to undertake ‘Peace keeping’ Exercise in Uganda

Posted by admin in English, Featured Images, Opportunities on 07. May, 2013 | No Comments

A group of Rwanda police officers will be travelling to Jinja, Uganda to take part in a regional Field Training Exercise (FTX), scheduled for May 18, in order to address security threats in the region. A contingent of forty five to participate in the 18-day exercise is set to go in two shifts – on [...]

Rwandan wins Australia Leadership Award

Posted by admin in Success stories on 02. May, 2013 | No Comments

The Australian Davos Connection Forum— a non-profit leadership organization has awarded a 29, Zabulon Ndizeye, Rwandan national with the prestigious Australian Leadership Award for 2013. The organization brings together leaders including government, business, and public sector, academic and wider community to improve their understanding of key issues affecting Australia. Ndizeye embodied these gains together with [...]

Rwanda, Zambia to discuss the UN cessation clause

Posted by admin in English on 16. Apr, 2013 | No Comments

Zambian Minister of Home Affairs Edgar Lungu says the government of Zambia and Rwandan authorities will convene in South Africa next week to discuss the June 31, 2013 deadline given to Rwandan refugees to return to their country. Hon. Lungu said the meeting has been called to chart the way forward as the deadline is [...]

Rwanda Defense force commences UN Multinational exercise in Nepal

Posted by admin in English, Opportunities on 02. Apr, 2013 | No Comments

Lt Col Kitoko kadida (4th from the right) during the opening ceremony of ’Shanti Prayas-II’ The contingent of Rwanda Defense Force that flew to Nepal to participate in Military Exercises has commenced participation in the Multinational military exercise codenamed ’Shanti Prayas-II’. The two-week long multinational military exercise “Shanti Prayas-II”, aimed at enhancing military skills for [...]

Rwanda military personnel visit Uganda to gain more Knowledge on regional issues