‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero admits backing rebels, denies violence
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The man portrayed as a hero in the movie “Hotel Rwanda” has admitted in court that he backed a rebel group, but denied that he supported any violence or killings. Paul…
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Rwanda: President says ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero must stand trial
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda’s president says that the man portrayed as a hero in the film “Hotel Rwanda” will stand trial for allegedly supporting rebel violence. President Paul Kagame, appearing on national television Sunday,…
Rwanda: Govt orders release of women jailed over abortions
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda’s president has pardoned and ordered the release of 50 young women who were jailed for having or assisting with abortions. Justice Minister Johnston Busingye said the women released Tuesday were…
Uganda: Museveni Denies Backing Rwandan Rebels as Tensions Grow
KAMPALA — Uganda’s president is denying support for rebels opposed to Rwanda’s government as tensions between the two East African neighbors persist, raising fears of a possible armed conflict. In a letter to Rwandan President…
African Union: Kagame Steps Down as Egypt’s el-Sissi Takes Helm
ADDIS ABABA — Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who led an active, reformist tenure as African Union chair, on Sunday passes the baton to Egypt, seen as more likely to focus on security issues than expanding the…
Rwanda: Sale of skin-lightening products banned
Rwanda has officially banned skin-lightening products from being sold in stores across the country. Aljazeera reported that the ban was officially enforced in November 2018 and the government has for the past two month been…
G-20 Summit: Trump appears to walk past Putin, Saudi prince
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump at the Group of 20 summit (all times local): 1:25 p.m. President Donald Trump chatted with the leaders of Canada, Japan, and France during…
Rwanda: 28 Year-Old Entrepreneur Woos Drinkers with Beetroot Wine
KIGALI (Reuters) – Rwandans enjoy eating beetroot but entrepreneur Uwamariya Assumpta has found a novel use for the vegetable – turning it into a red wine that has proven popular with customers in several African…
Rwanda: Ex-Presidential Challenger Diane Rwigara Freed on Bail
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Former Rwandan presidential candidate Diane Rwigara was freed on bail on Friday after more than a year behind bars on charges she has called politically motivated after her outspoken challenge of…
Technology: With Sensors and Apps, Young African Coders Compete to Curb Hunger
KIGALI, RWANDA — From an app to diagnose disease on Zambian farms to Tinder-style matchmaking for Senegalese landowners and young farmers, young coders have been finding solutions to hunger in the first Africa-wide hackathon on…