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Rwanda makes Formula 1 bid: Has Africa ever hosted F1 race? Can Kigali win the bid?
5 days, 20 hours ago

Rwanda makes Formula 1 bid: Has Africa ever hosted F1 race? Can Kigali win the bid?

Firstpost  

Rwandan president Paul Kagame launched his country’s F1 bid at the FIA’s General Assembly in Kigali, where Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen was received the winner’s trophy after successfully retaining the F1 Driver’s title for a fourth consecutive season. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Rwandan president Paul Kagame at the FIA General Assembly in Kigali, where the latter launched …

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Rwanda and Congo cancel peace talks to end a conflict in eastern Congo
1 week, 1 day ago

Rwanda and Congo cancel peace talks to end a conflict in eastern Congo

Associated Press  

GOMA, Congo — Planned face-to-face peace talks between Congo and Rwanda have been unexpectedly canceled, the Congolese president said. Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame were set to meet Sunday in Angola, which has been mediating the conflict to put an end to a decades-long conflict in eastern Congo between the Congolese army and M23 rebel group, …

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Rwanda, DR Congo peace talks hit snag as mediator Angola calls off meeting
1 week, 1 day ago

Rwanda, DR Congo peace talks hit snag as mediator Angola calls off meeting

Al Jazeera  

DRC presidency says talks had hit deadlock over a Rwandan demand that the DRC hold direct dialogue with M23. Angolan President Joao Lourenco – the African Union mediator to end the conflict – was meeting alone with DRC leader Felix Tshisekedi, Jorge said. Rwanda’s foreign ministry said that a lack of consensus over direct talks between the DRC and a …

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Fighting resumes in eastern Congo in cease-fire breach ahead of possible mediation talks
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fighting resumes in eastern Congo in cease-fire breach ahead of possible mediation talks

LA Times  

In 2022, M23 rebels stand with their weapons in Kibumba in eastern Congo. Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group resumed in eastern Congo in yet another cease-fire violation ahead of potential mediation talks, both groups said. M23 is one of a 100 armed groups that have been vying for a foothold in mineral-rich eastern Congo near …

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East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks

Associated Press  

ARUSHA, Tanzania — East African heads of state made another push for peace in eastern Congo on Saturday but its prospects remained bleak following a regional summit that was marked by the Congolese president’s absence and an early departure of his Rwandan counterpart. A communique read at the end of the closed-door meeting of the East African Community in Arusha, …

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Chinese botanists protect plants in Africa
1 month ago

Chinese botanists protect plants in Africa

China Daily  

The endangered baobab trees, Adansonia suarezensis, dominate a slope in Madagascar. CHINA DAILY Finding new populations Wang's research work also led him and his colleagues to Rwanda, where they gained a deeper understanding of dwarf Rwandan water lily, the world's smallest water lily species once thought to be extinct in the wild. In 2009, Kew successfully propagated a batch of …

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An 'unprecedented' good news story about a deadly viral outbreak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

An 'unprecedented' good news story about a deadly viral outbreak

NPR  

An 'unprecedented' good news story about a deadly viral outbreak toggle caption Ben Curtis/AP Marburg virus is notorious for its killing ability. “We believe this is the first time patients with Marburg virus have been extubated in Africa,” says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization. Sponsor Message “The health infrastructure, the health-care providers in Rwanda — …

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Rwanda shrugs off ‘sportswashing’ criticism in pursuit of a winning development formula
2 months ago

Rwanda shrugs off ‘sportswashing’ criticism in pursuit of a winning development formula

LA Times  

He may be the president of a small, landlocked state in central Africa, but Paul Kagame has always had outsize dreams. Both the Kagame administration and F1 officials are reluctant to reveal details about what they describe as “ongoing” discussions, but Rwandan government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo said hosting an F1 race would allow the country to move “from being a …

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Chinese marques creating new frontiers across Africa
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese marques creating new frontiers across Africa

China Daily  

Kenyans test drive the Neta V electric crossover. "Kenya has the largest automotive market in East Africa and the prospects are bright for new energy vehicles," said Neta in a statement. Marc Hirschfeld, CEO of CFAO Mobility, said: "BYD is one of the world's leading manufacturers of electric vehicles, with a level of innovation know-how that now matches the expectations …

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E-tailers help African businesses
3 months, 2 weeks ago

E-tailers help African businesses

China Daily  

A view of the booth of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd during an e-commerce expo in Changsha, Hunan province. LIU XIANGJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese e-commerce platforms are investing more resources to expand their presence in Africa, helping local farmers sell their specialties, providing related cross-border e-commerce training courses and facilitating the digital transformation of local enterprises, as part of a broader …

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Lewis Hamilton supports Rwandan Grand Prix ahead of F1 talks
4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton supports Rwandan Grand Prix ahead of F1 talks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Plans to return to South Africa recently fell through …

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Rwanda’s Paul Kagame sworn in saying regional peace ‘a priority’
4 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame sworn in saying regional peace ‘a priority’

The Hindu  

Rwanda’s all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in Sunday for a fourth term, saying regional peace was a “priority” in the face of ongoing conflict in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. “Peace in our region is a priority for Rwanda yet it has been lacking, particularly in eastern DRC,” Mr. Kagame said in his inauguration address. “Angola’s President Joao …

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Rwanda’s Kagame sworn in for fourth term after 99 percent election win
4 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda’s Kagame sworn in for fourth term after 99 percent election win

Al Jazeera  

President Paul Kagame secures himself another five years in power, pledging to ‘consolidate national unity’ amid criticism from opposition. Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in an election last month with more than 99 percent of the vote. DRC ceasefire talks Kagame is credited with rebuilding a ruined nation after …

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Rwandan farmers thrive with Juncao tech
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rwandan farmers thrive with Juncao tech

China Daily  

Emmanuel Ahimana checks mushroom tubes at his workshop in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2020. CYRIL NDEGEYA/XINHUA KIGALI, Rwanda — At an exhibition stand during an agriculture show in Rwanda's capital Kigali, Emmanuel Ahimana said it is an exciting time to be involved with China's Juncao cultivation technology. Ahimana is one of more than 4,000 Rwandan farmers making use of Juncao technology, …

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Judge reveals he decided to name Southport 'stabber' Axel Rudakubana in bid to stop fresh wave of 'idiotic rioting' - as knife suspect appears in court accused of murdering three little girls at Taylo
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge reveals he decided to name Southport 'stabber' Axel Rudakubana in bid to stop fresh wave of 'idiotic rioting' - as knife suspect appears in court accused of murdering three little girls at Taylo

Daily Mail  

A judge has revealed he decided to name the Southport stabbing suspect in a bid to stop a fresh wave of 'idiotic rioting'. Rudakubana is charged with murdering three little girls and harming 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport with a 'curved kitchen knife' Judge Andrew Menary condemned the 'idiotic rioting' which has broken out since …

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James Cleverly to run for Tory leadership
5 months ago

James Cleverly to run for Tory leadership

The Telegraph  

“Sacrificing pragmatic government in the national interest on the altar of ideological purity is not Conservative. I am putting myself forward to be that leader because I can unite the Conservative Party and overturn Starmer’s loveless landslide.” He said the party must have broad appeal to win, rather than “chasing after one set of voters at the expense of another.” …

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Rwanda's Kagame wins fourth term with 99% of vote
5 months ago

Rwanda's Kagame wins fourth term with 99% of vote

The Hindu  

Rwandan President Paul Kagame was gearing up on July 16 for a fourth term after winning a thundering 99.15% of votes according to partial results from an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him. Partial results issued by the election commission seven hours after polls closed showed that Mr. Kagame had won 99.15% of the vote …

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Rwanda’s Kagame looks unshakeable as influence beyond his borders grows
5 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda’s Kagame looks unshakeable as influence beyond his borders grows

The Hindu  

A small landlocked African nation playing in the big league: with military might, image branding and political influence, Rwanda under President Paul Kagame has become a major strategic player with tentacles spread far and wide. Unlike many other African nations, “Rwanda is pursuing a real foreign policy strategy”, says Paul-Simon Handy, East Africa director at the Institute for Security Studies. …

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Rwanda's Paul Kagame: visionary hero or autocrat?
5 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda's Paul Kagame: visionary hero or autocrat?

Hindustan Times  

A visionary hero who ended the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and brought peace to a traumatised country, or a despot who rules through fear and repression. The only leader most Rwandans have known, veteran President Paul Kagame is a deeply polarising figure, but victory in his bid to secure a fourth term in Monday's elections is beyond doubt. Kagame has …

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As Rwanda votes, tensions with neighbouring DR Congo deepen over M23
5 months, 1 week ago

As Rwanda votes, tensions with neighbouring DR Congo deepen over M23

Al Jazeera  

As Rwandans go to the polls for presidential and legislative elections, some 9.7 million people are voting in an atmosphere of peace and stability. According to the UN expert group report, 3,000 to 4,000 Rwanda Defence Force members are fighting alongside the M23 in DRC. Government spokesperson Yolanda Makolo did not outrightly deny RDF’s presence in the DRC while speaking …

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Polls close in Rwanda as Kagame eyes fourth term
5 months, 1 week ago

Polls close in Rwanda as Kagame eyes fourth term

Al Jazeera  

Kagame, Rwanda’s de facto leader since 1994, faces only two challengers after courts banned his most prominent critics. Kagame, who has been Rwanda’s de facto leader for three decades, is almost certain to retain the presidency, facing only two challengers after Rwandan courts banned his most prominent critics. Frank Habineza, leader of Rwanda’s Democratic Green Party, and independent Philippe Mpayimana …

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UN experts: Between 3,000 and 4,000 Rwandan troops are in Congo operating with the M23 rebel group
5 months, 1 week ago

UN experts: Between 3,000 and 4,000 Rwandan troops are in Congo operating with the M23 rebel group

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Between 3,000 and 4,000 Rwanda government forces are deployed in neighboring eastern Congo, operating alongside the M23 rebel group which has been making major advances, U.N. experts said in a report circulated Wednesday. The Rwandan forces’ “de facto control and direction over M23 operations also renders Rwanda liable for the actions of M23,” the panel of experts …

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Top UN official in Congo welcomes 2-week truce in the east, where violence is at ‘alarming levels’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Top UN official in Congo welcomes 2-week truce in the east, where violence is at ‘alarming levels’

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The top U.N. official in Congo on Monday welcomed a two-week humanitarian cease-fire in its mineral-rich east, where she said violence has reached “alarming levels” and risked provoking a wider regional conflict. Keita said that as U.N. experts have documented, “the government of Rwanda has reinforced its support to the M23, enabling it to make major territorial …

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Uganda backed M23 in DRC, Rwanda’s ‘de facto control’ on group: UN experts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uganda backed M23 in DRC, Rwanda’s ‘de facto control’ on group: UN experts

Al Jazeera  

The United Nations report says the Ugandan army supported the rebels while some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside them in the eastern DRC. The UN Security Council’s group of experts on Monday also said some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside M23 rebels in eastern DRC and that Kigali had “de facto control” of the group’s operations. “Since the resurgence of …

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