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Army Hits Back at Advocacy Groups
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The Congolese army (FARDC) has accused advocacy groups of intentionally being fed with false and dangerous information by FDLR rebel elements, to 'cook up treacherous reports' and continue instilling chaos in the country's 'now recuperating east.'
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Human Rights Under Scrutiny Ahead of Polls
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Rwanda's upcoming presidential elections has cast a spotlight on its democratic credentials, with observers warning that allegations of intimidation of opposition leaders could mar the process.
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Following Up of Adopted Children Should Be Mandatory
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Adoptions are a great way to help disadvantaged or orphaned children find homes, as well as a blessing to the adopting parents. However, there is more to it that just selecting a child and taking them home.
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ICTR Snubs Rusesabagina
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The International Criminal Tribunal (ICTR), has rejected a request by an ex-official of the former MRND ruling party, Joseph Nzirorera, to have Paul Rusesabagina lined up as one of his witnesses.
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Rwandair Puts House in Order
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Following the departure late last year of the former CEO of Rwandair, Ambassador Gerald Zirimwabagabo, it is reported that the airline is currently undergoing a 'clean-up process'.
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Ex-Nyagatare Mayor Gets a Five-Year Sentence
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The Nyagatare District Intermediate court, Thursday, sentenced former Mayor, Robert Kashemeza, to five years in prison for mismanaging public funds.
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Six Arrested Bribing Traffic Officers
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Police has since last month arrested six people accused of having tried to bribe traffic officers, after they were found violating several road safety rules.
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Western Province Has Economic Potential- PM
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Prime Minister Bernard Makuza has tipped the Western Province to emerge as one of East Africa's exemplary economic success stories in the next few years.
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District Councillor Flees Gacaca Sentence
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Alex Kwifasha, a Muhanga District Councilor, has allegedly fled to escape a 19-year sentence for genocide-related crimes. Security officials said that Kwifasha was reportedly sighted in a neighboring country, and investigations have been launched.
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Parliament Invited to Join CPA
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The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Dr. William F. Shija, has officially invited the Rwandan Parliament to join the association.
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Country to Send 140 Peacekeepers to Haiti
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A group of Rwanda National Police officers are currently being trained prior to deployment to Haiti, the Central American island that was recently devastated by an earthquake.
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Investments to Grow By 25 - 30 Percent By 2012
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Government says that local and foreign investments to Rwanda should grow by between 25 and 30 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2012 as economic growth is estimated at 7 percent to reduce poverty levels.
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EAC, UNHCR Sign Pact to Protect Rights of Displaced
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The East African Community (EAC), and the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, Tuesday signed a pact to work together in protecting the rights of displaced people in the region.
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EAC Tax Authorities Adopt International Standards
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The national tax authorities of member countries of the East African Community (EAC), have agreed on three priority areas that would modernise customs in the region.
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