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Rwanda makes Formula 1 bid: Has Africa ever hosted F1 race? Can Kigali win the bid?
6 days, 7 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, DR Congo peace talks hit snag as mediator Angola calls off meeting
1 week, 2 days 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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East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks
3 weeks, 2 days 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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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 Kagame wins fourth term with 99% of vote
5 months, 1 week 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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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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Rwanda says it is aware of the UK’s intention to terminate contentious deportation scheme
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rwanda says it is aware of the UK’s intention to terminate contentious deportation scheme

Associated Press  

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s government says it is aware of the United Kingdom’s intention to terminate its plan to deport asylum-seekers to the East African country. In a statement late Monday, the office of the Rwandan government spokesman said the deal had been initiated by the UK “to address the crisis of irregular migration affecting the UK — a problem …

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Rwanda's rebirth -- a nation of unity emerges from shadow of genocide
8 months ago

Rwanda's rebirth -- a nation of unity emerges from shadow of genocide

China Daily  

This photo taken on April 6, 2024 shows children at a village in Muhanga district of the Southern Province, Rwanda. According to the World Bank, Rwanda's economy has registered remarkable growth, with an average annual rate of 7.2 percent and a corresponding rise in GDP per capita by 5 percent between 2009 and 2019. Drawing inspiration from local traditions of …

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Rwanda's president is lauded for transforming the country. But he's also criticized
8 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda's president is lauded for transforming the country. But he's also criticized

NPR  

Rwanda's president is lauded for transforming the country. SUMMERS: That's Paul Rusesabagina, the hotelier-turned-dissident whose story inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda." SUMMERS: There's also big growth in tourism, which today makes up 11% of Rwanda's GDP. SUMMERS: Part of her job is managing the country's public image, which has taken a hit with allegations of human rights abuses. SUMMERS: In …

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Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation

Associated Press  

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of the East African nation’s most horrific period in history — the genocide against its minority Tutsi. Macron’s declaration came three years after he acknowledged the “overwhelming responsibility” of France — Rwanda’s closest European ally in 1994 — for failing to stop the country’s slide into the slaughter. Kagame’s …

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President Macron says France and its allies ‘could have stopped’ the 1994 Rwanda genocide
8 months, 2 weeks ago

President Macron says France and its allies ‘could have stopped’ the 1994 Rwanda genocide

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France and its allies could have stopped the 1994 Rwanda genocide but lacked the will to do so, a strong declaration ahead of the African country’s 30th anniversary of the slaughter that left over 800,000 people dead. Macron’s office said in a statement that the French president will release a video …

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Security in Congo’s mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Security in Congo’s mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Security in Congo’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making “significant advances and expanding its territory,” the U.N. special envoy for the conflict-wracked African nation said Wednesday. U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood again condemned “the aggressive military incursion” into eastern Congo by the M23 rebel group and …

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Rwanda court upholds election ban on President Paul Kagame critic
9 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda court upholds election ban on President Paul Kagame critic

Firstpost  

It is generally anticipated that the elections would bring Kagame back to government for a fourth seven-year term. This is because he oversaw contentious constitutional reforms that could extend his potential to rule until 2034 Although Kagame is credited with stabilizing the African country, his administration has come under fire for its appalling record on human rights Image Courtesy AP …

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The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must ‘walk back from the brink of war’
10 months ago

The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must ‘walk back from the brink of war’

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States told Rwanda and Congo on Tuesday that they “must walk back from the brink of war,” the sharpest warning yet of a looming conflict between the African neighbors. U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood delivered the warning at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council called by France as violence has worsened in Congo’s …

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The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must 'walk back from the brink of war'
10 months ago

The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must 'walk back from the brink of war'

The Independent  

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Could a Southern African military force help bring stability to DRC?
10 months, 1 week ago

Could a Southern African military force help bring stability to DRC?

Al Jazeera  

South Africa is deploying thousands of troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help the country resist rebel attacks which are driving one of Africa’s most serious humanitarian crises. On Wednesday, the South African government said that 2,900 SANDF soldiers were being mobilised for its part in a regional push by the South African Development Community to support DRC’s …

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Britain and Rwanda strike a new treaty in effort to revive asylum plan blocked by U.K. courts
1 year ago

Britain and Rwanda strike a new treaty in effort to revive asylum plan blocked by U.K. courts

LA Times  

British Home Secretary James Cleverly, left, and Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta shake hands after signing a new treaty in Kigali, Rwanda, on Tuesday. British Home Secretary James Cleverly said the legally binding agreement signed with Rwanda Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta would “address all the issues” raised by the U.K. Supreme Court when it ruled last month that …

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The massive displacement in Congo | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

The massive displacement in Congo | Explained

The Hindu  

November 07, 2023 10:41 pm | Updated November 13, 2023 12:23 pm IST The story so far: On October 30, the UN International Organization of Migration reported that the number of people who have been internally displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 6.9 million. Since then, the eastern DRC, bordering Rwanda, has been facing insurgency perpetrated …

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Fred's inspiring journey: China's digital economy inspires African student
1 year, 5 months ago

Fred's inspiring journey: China's digital economy inspires African student

China Daily  

This video shows the life of Fred Rurangwa, the class leader of the Rwandan cohort at Hangzhou Normal University's Alibaba Business School, as he participates in his graduation ceremony. Get to know Rurangwa's four-year journey of trust, growth, exploration and inspiration. Today, he possesses a profound understanding of e-commerce, shaped by his exploration within China's thriving internet industry. Showing the …

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Rwanda Court of Appeal ruling: £140m deportation deal ruled unlawful
1 year, 5 months ago

Rwanda Court of Appeal ruling: £140m deportation deal ruled unlawful

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The £140m deal to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has …

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