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Rwanda Owner of Ill-Fated Nyagatare Building Looks to the Future
Engineer Geoffrey Barigye, the owner of the four-storey building which collapsed and killed six people and injured several others in Nyagatare district last week, was absurd and regrettable. Barigye, who was also injured when the building collapsed on May 14, told The New Times from his home in Kabeza, Kicukiro District, yesterday that he was shocked when the building collapsed, trapping him as ...
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Rwanda U-19 National Team Set for Genocide Memorial Tourney
Rwanda U-19 Volleyball national will compete in this year's Genocide Memorial Tournament as way of preparing for the upcoming World Championships. Head coach Jean Marie Nsengiyumva hopes the tournament will help to give exposure to his players who are bidding to stage a successful debut in the FIVB World Championships slated for June 27 to July 7 in Tijuana and Mexicali of Baja ...
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Rwanda Ciney to Launch First Album
Hip-hop musician Aisha Uwimana, better known by her stage name Ciney, yesterday said that she is working around the clock to have her first album lunched before end of August this year. Recently, the musician released a single dubbed Ndabaga II which has become a popular play at local FM radio stations. "I am working hard to ensure that I launch my first album that will at least have ...
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Uganda churches make big business of aid
In Uganda, church communities may get access to major development aid funds. A new study shows that many church leaders abuse these funds and start neglecting religious ...
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SA to represent Africa at emerging markets
The recent invitation to South Africa to join the BRIC group of emerging economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India and China is to "offer opportunities for Africa to strengthen ties with the ...
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Improved outlook for Gabon economy
GDP growth in Gabon 2003 to 2013 (blue line) is dependent on non-oil sector growth (red) as oil revenues (green) decline. This pessimistic 2009 forecast has now been adjusted ...
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East Africa a new population heavyweight
The East African region is slowly developing into one of the world's new population blocks, with the region surpassing all of North America in few years and all of Europe by the 2040s. A new, major power may be building ...
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Congo Kinshasa discusses criminalising gays
The Kinshasa parliament is in the process of discussing legislation that will prohibit homosexuality, or "unnatural sexual practices." But the debate climate in Congo is much calmer than in neighbouring ...
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Tanzania ready for elections
Seven presidential candidates will take part in the 31 October general elections in Tanzania, with incumbent President Jakaya Kikwete being the clear favourite. But the opposition may make important ...
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Africa showed off well at London travel fair
The hall housing African stands was constantly crowded during the World Trade Market (WTM) in London this week. Tasteful stands and modern design showed visitors a new a confident image of African ...
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Domestic demand fuels Africas strong growth
African economies have reached the threshold where the growth in their own domestic demand is strong enough to fuel national economic growth. A new analysis sees domestic demand as key to the current strong ...
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England on top of S. Africa despite Trescothick blow
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) -- Swing bowler James Anderson captured five wickets on Saturday to dismiss South Africa for 362 but not before the tourists had reduced the first innings deficit to 83 runs in the third cricket test at Trent Bridge. England then lost opener Marcus Trescothick to the first ball of the second innings and stumps were drawn after an absorbing day's play. Facing the ...
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Unusual Smith dismissal lifts England vs. S. Africa
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) -- England on Friday cheaply dismissed South Africa's record-breaking batsman Graeme Smith for the first time in the series to take control of the third cricket test at Trent Bridge. After England made 445 runs in its first innings, South Africa struggled to 84 for two by stumps on the second day, batting under pressure for the first time. England dismissed ...
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Vaughans England at crossroads in South Africa series
By Charles Froggatt, CNN NOTTINGHAM (CNN) -- As South Africa reinforces its test-winning lineup with all-rounder Jacques Kallis, England and newly-appointed captain Michael Vaughan find themselves at a selection crossroads as they attempt to come back after last ...
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Cancer’s Lonely Soldier -- Dr. Jackson Orem Director of the Uganda Cancer Institute
Cancer’s New Battleground - the Developing World . Jackson Orem is a busy man. He directs the Uganda Cancer Institute – the only dedicated cancer treatment facility in a country of 33 million people. Yet he still finds time to see patients, like Musa Settimba. "Good to see you," Orem says as he enters a small exam room furnished with little more than a chair and table. ...
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The ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Why It Matters Outside Uganda
The Speaker in Uganda’s parliament is promising a gift like no other for Christmas to her countrymen.Rebecca Kadaga has vowed to resuscitate the "kill the gays" bill, that was put into cold storage in 2009 after it spurred international outrage.At a time when the US Supreme Court is mulling same-sex marriage and the court in India has just heard arguments about decriminalising ...
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In Debate Africa at Center of International Security
"Mali has been taken over, the northern part of Mali, by al-Qaida-type individuals. We have in - in Egypt a Muslim Brotherhood president…."With those words, spoken Monday night by Barack Obama's Republican challenger Mitt Romney just 40 seconds in the last of three debates, Africa was placed at the center of U.S. foreign policy and international security. The radical and ...
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Rwanda Rusizi Achieves 80 Percent of Performing Contracts
In the evaluation program of the 2012/2013 performing contracts in Rusizi District, the governor for the Western Province of Rwanda Celestin Kabahizi announced that the district has achieved 80percent of the ...
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South Africa Defence Minister Confirms President Misled Parliament On CAR
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, effectively confirmed that President Jacob Zuma misled Parliament about the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to the Central African Republic (CAR). During yesterday's Defence budget debate, I revealed clear evidence that the SANDF had been deployed to Gemena in the Democratic Republic of the ...
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Africa IMF Launches Discussion of Sovereign Debt Restructuring
, Deputy Director of the IMF's Policy, Strategy, and Review Department. In an interview with the IMF Survey, Bredenkamp noted that sovereign debt is back at the center of economic policy debate as a result of the global crisis, prompting the IMF to develop a new work program on the ...
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South Africa How Income Inequality Hurts South Africas Children
There's been a great deal of hand wringing in South Africa in the aftermath of the Marikana massacre. With the explosion of the underbelly of our society onto the international arena, South Africans have been left with little choice but to confront the demons of nearly 20 years of a failed democracy. From the fact that no woman feels safe walking alone on South African streets, to the fact ...
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In 1st official trip to sub-Saharan Africa Kerry urges Nigeria to respect human rights
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shakea hands with Palestinian restaurant employees as he stops by for a snack after his meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Fadi Arouri, ...
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AU leaders meet for Africa Day
Leaders from 54 African Union (AU) member states have gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to celebrate 50 years of formalised solidarity. Extravagant celebrations have been laid on for the Africa Day event. Officials will debate the future of the continental organisation and a football match will take place thereafter. Authorities will spend most of the day in a giant hall, built by China to ...
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Congo-Kinshasa Dangers of Dodd-Frank Act for DRC
A week ago I returned from a working trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where I participated in a conference about the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and the so-called conflict minerals. The Conference brought together Congolese academics, political leaders and representatives of civil society organizations in a memorable moment of reflection about ways and means to ...
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ZambiaCongo-Kinshasa Katumbi Fires Salvo
Lubumbashi - TP Mazembe proprietor Moses Katumbi has ticked off three 'influential' Zambian players in his team, saying he is disappointed with their dip in form. Katumbi warned the players who ply their trade at the club that they should not be surprised if their contracts are not renewed. Without mentioning names, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) mogul said the performance of ...
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Three major African airlines to launch new regional player
West and central Africa may soon have a regional airline to connect the countries of the region and feed the three largest airlines in Africa, especially South African Airways, which has dominance on the continent, although it has indicated it will not provide financial support to such a venture.
There are exciting plans afoot in the African aviation industry the continent’s three largest airlines, South African Airways, Egypt Air and Ethiopian Airlines, considering the establishment of a regional airline in central and West Africa that would feed the larger airlines on loner routes or what they call ‘truck routes’. Read more
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