Rwanda – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:02:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Rwanda – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Obasanjo Congratulates Rwandan President Kagame on Re-Election https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-congratulates-rwandan-president-kagame-on-re-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-congratulates-rwandan-president-kagame-on-re-election/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383828 Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has described the re-election of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda as an affirmation of the trust and confidence reposed in him by the Rwandan people. Obasanjo made this known in a congratulatory message released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, to newsmen on Friday. In the letter, Obasanjo, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-congratulates-rwandan-president-kagame-on-re-election/feed/ 0 Rwanda Set to Host 1000+ CEOs, Presidents, and Investors at the 2024 African CEO Forum https://www.theinfostride.com/rwanda-set-to-host-1000-ceos-presidents-and-investors-at-the-2024-african-ceo-forum/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rwanda-set-to-host-1000-ceos-presidents-and-investors-at-the-2024-african-ceo-forum/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 23:20:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378073 More than 1000 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), 75 Presidents, Ministers, a multitude of investors, and approximately 200 journalists from 73 countries are gearing up for the 2024 African CEO Forum set to commence in Kigali, Rwanda, starting Thursday. Themed “At the Table or On the Menu? A Critical Moment to Shape a New Future for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rwanda-set-to-host-1000-ceos-presidents-and-investors-at-the-2024-african-ceo-forum/feed/ 0 President Kagame Opens Visa-Free Travel for All Africans in Rwanda https://www.theinfostride.com/president-kagame-opens-visa-free-travel-for-all-africans-in-rwanda/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-kagame-opens-visa-free-travel-for-all-africans-in-rwanda/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:26:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359300 Rwanda, the latest African nation to embrace the ideals of continental unity and open borders, has officially declared that all Africans will be granted unrestricted entry into its territory, without the need for a visa. President Paul Kagame made this historic announcement during a summit in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, underscoring the nation’s dedication [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-kagame-opens-visa-free-travel-for-all-africans-in-rwanda/feed/ 0 Ten Reasons to Visit Rwanda More Than Once https://www.theinfostride.com/ten-reasons-to-visit-rwanda-more-than-once/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ten-reasons-to-visit-rwanda-more-than-once/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:34:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351480 Despite its relatively small size, Rwanda has a diverse range of wildlife, including gorillas, buffalo, chimpanzees, elephants, lions, leopards, mountain gorillas and white and black rhinos. However, the country’s wildlife population has faced significant challenges in the past, including habitat loss, poaching, and conflict. In the 1990s, Rwanda’s civil war and genocide had a devastating [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ten-reasons-to-visit-rwanda-more-than-once/feed/ 0 Nse Ikpe Etim Set To Host AMAA Awards Again https://www.theinfostride.com/nse-ikpe-etim-set-to-host-amaa-awards-again/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:08:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218868 Nse Ikpe Etim will be hosting the Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, for the second time in a row. After hosting the 2017 edition in Lagos, Nigeria, the talented actress and two-time nominee of the awards ceremony will be hosting 2018 AMAA in Kigali, Rwanda. Nse will be joined by Arthur Nkusi as the co-host [...]

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]]> Davido Falls On Stage In Rwanda https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-falls-on-stage-in-rwanda/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 21:09:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201593 Davido had an embarrassing moment when he fell while climbing on stage in Rwanda to perform at his concert. The incident which happened at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda on March 3, 2018, where the music star performed to a large crowd of fans who couldn’t wait to see their favourite musician perform. Let’s just [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Visits Rwanda https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-visits-rwanda/ Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:42:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178953 Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has left Nigeria for Rwanda for the inauguration of reelected President Paul Kagame. Laolu Akande, who released a press statement explained the Acting President’s trip. “Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, is attending the presidential inauguration of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, taking place today in Kigali, the country’s capital. “The inauguration [...]

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]]> Research reveals Main Barriers to Internet Access in African Countries https://www.theinfostride.com/research-reveals-main-barriers-to-internet-access-in-african-countries/ Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:06:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176320 Mozilla-backed research recently conducted with the aims to understand, from a comparative perspective, how the citizens use the Internet when data is subsidised and when it is not has revealed the main barriers encountered in African countries.  Compelling Mozilla-backed research, carried out by Research ICT Africa, finds that significant barriers to internet access remains in [...]

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]]> Health Innovations: healthymagination welcomes Second Cohort of Social Entrepreneurs to address Maternal & Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/health-innovations-healthymagination-welcomes-second-cohort-of-social-entrepreneurs-to-address-maternal-child-health-in-sub-saharan-africa/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:37:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174026 The healthymagination Mother and Child Programme has welcomed its Second Cohort of Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Maternal & Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program is designed to help the organizations acquire business fundamentals, improve their strategic thought processes, and articulate business plans that demonstrate impact, growth and long-term financial sustainability. GE and Santa Clara University’s [...]

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]]> SAP Skills for Africa: First East African Chapter launched with Participation from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda https://www.theinfostride.com/sap-skills-for-africa-first-east-african-chapter-launched-with-participation-from-ethiopia-kenya-rwanda-and-uganda/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 21:46:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172598 SAP Skills for Africa today, 19th July 2017 launched its first-ever East African programme at an event held in Nairobi, Kenya. Skills for Africa is a skills development initiative between SAP Africa, its customers, and various public and private sector partners. It focuses on training and certifying graduates in a broad spectrum of SAP software [...]

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]]> Carnegie Mellon University Partners MasterCard Foundation To Educate Next Generation Of African Tech Leaders https://www.theinfostride.com/carnegie-mellon-university-partners-mastercard-foundation-to-educate-next-generation-of-african-tech-leaders/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:12:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=133028 Carnegie Mellon University’s commitment to educating Africa’s next generation of technology leaders and entrepreneurs received a boost on June 20 in Kigali, Rwanda with a $10.8 million commitment from The MasterCard Foundation. This new partnership, which will be established at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering program in Kigali, Rwanda, will benefit 125 academically talented but [...]

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]]> Africa Finance Corporation invests up to US$ 140 million in Gabon’s Special Economic Zone https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-finance-corporation-invests-up-to-us-140-million-in-gabons-special-economic-zone/ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:03:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125120 [LAGOS, April 8]: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is pleased to announce it is to invest up to US $140 million in the Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ). The GSEZ was created in 2010 to accelerate Gabon’s economic diversification and development and is a joint venture vehicle between Olam International, a leading agricultural business, and the [...]

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]]> Wellbeing Foundation Africa Remembers Victims of the Rwandan Genocide, Calls for a Celebration of a Bright Future https://www.theinfostride.com/wellbeing-foundation-africa-remembers-victims-of-the-rwandan-genocide-calls-for-a-celebration-of-a-bright-future/ Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:58:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125110 [Abuja, April 7] Speaking on the 22nd Rwandan Genocide Memorial Day, the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), Her Excellency, Mrs Toyin Saraki, today, reminded all of the calamity and loss that Rwanda suffered, but also how the country later attained ultimate triumph in the protection and empowerment of women and girls, including through advancements [...]

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]]> Oliseh Releases Super Eagles B Squad For 2016 African Nations Championship https://www.theinfostride.com/oliseh-releases-super-eagles-b-squad-for-2016-african-nations-championship/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 08:44:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=116843 The Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Mr. Sunday Oliseh, has named the B squad for the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Rwanda. This was disclosed yesterday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Abuja. The Federation, in a statement by its Assistant Director (Communications), Ademola Olajire, said the coach released the team’s final [...]

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]]> Calabar Carnival Is The Greatest Street Party Ever, The Greatest Show In West Africa – Governor Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/calabar-carnival-is-the-greatest-street-party-ever-the-greatest-show-in-west-africa-governor-ayade/ Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:04:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115712 The Governor of Cross River, Prof. Ben Ayade, has described the annual Calabar Carnival as the “largest street party in Africa”. He made the remark today in Calabar at the grand finale of the 2015 carnival and noted that the festival is unique in promoting talents and unity among Nigerians. The governor pointed out that apart from promoting [...]

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]]> Rwandans Back The President’s Third Term Contest https://www.theinfostride.com/rwandans-back-the-presidents-third-term-contest/ Sat, 19 Dec 2015 15:45:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113929 Rwandan National Electoral Commission (NEC) ‎has announced the provisional results of the referendum that show the majority have voted for an amendment to the constitution to allow the president to contest for a third term. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb, reporting from Kigale, said voters have overwhelmingly backed a referendum that would allow President Paul Kagame [...]

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]]> French Army Officers deny Allegations of aiding Rwanda Genocide https://www.theinfostride.com/french-army-officers-deny-allegations-of-aiding-rwanda-genocide/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:46:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110183 French army officers have denied allegations by rights groups that the country’s peacekeeping force knowingly failed to prevent the killing of hundreds of Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994. Three groups, including the International Human Rights Federation (FIDH), last week called for two French officers to be charged with aiding and abetting genocide by failing to [...]

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]]> Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria top the Nominees List for The Future Awards Africa 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/kenya-uganda-and-nigeria-top-the-nominees-list-for-the-future-awards-africa-2015/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:37:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108570 The Central Working Committee for Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has unveiled the anticipated list of the 50 young Africans who are the nominees for the 2015 season – with nominees from 11 countries across Africa. This season, superstars Trevor Noah (South Africa) and Yemi Alade (Nigeria) have been shortlisted alongside change makers such as Botswansian Queen Baboloki and [...]

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]]> Rwandan Senate votes to allow Third Term for President Kagame https://www.theinfostride.com/rwandan-senate-votes-to-allow-third-term-for-president-kagame/ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:45:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107625 Rwanda’s upper house of parliament has unanimously approved a constitutional amendment to allow President Paul Kagame to seek a third term. The vote by the Senate on Tuesday clears the path for a referendum that is not expected to face much opposition. Earlier this year, more than 60 percent of voters signed a petition calling [...]

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]]> 15 Sudanese Refugees shot dead on Egypt-Israel Border https://www.theinfostride.com/15-sudanese-refugees-shot-dead-on-egypt-israel-border/ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:46:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107360 At least 15 Sudanese refugees have been shot dead and eight more injured in Egypt’s Sinai region as they reportedly attempted to enter Israel. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, Egyptian security officials told the Associated Press that the refugees were killed while caught in the crossfire between security forces and people smugglers on Sunday. [...]

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]]> Burundi > More Than Eight People Died In Bujumbura’s Shootings https://www.theinfostride.com/burundi-more-than-eight-people-died-in-bujumburas-shootings/ Mon, 05 Oct 2015 09:09:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101971 At least eight people have died in shootings in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura, an administrator has said, the latest in a series of attacks to hit the city since a disputed presidential election. Local residents told the news agency Reuters that the police were behind the killings and had been accompanied by unarmed members of the [...]

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]]> Sky is the limit for Rwandan capital Kigali https://www.theinfostride.com/sky-is-the-limit-for-rwandan-capital-kigali/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 01:02:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101706 An ambitious blueprint has been put forward to revitalize the capital of Rwanda. Kigali was destroyed by 100 days of killing in 1994 – the Rwandan genocide. The present population of about 1.2 million now is expected to triple by 2040, and the master plan envisions a city with high-rise buildings the could accommodate its [...]

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]]> Rwanda’s Genocide Era: From Hatred to Reconciliation https://www.theinfostride.com/rwandas-genocide-era-from-hatred-to-reconciliation/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:11:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101437 Between April and July 1994, more than 800,000 men, women and children, mostly from Rwanda’s Tutsi minority were slaughtered. In one of the worst atrocities in recent history, Hutu paramilitaries unleashed a bloodbath, killing every person they could find, as neighbours murdered neighbours. Sparked by the death of President Juvenal Habyarimana, a Hutu, when his [...]

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]]> Ice Prince and Sean Paul hooks up in Rwanda https://www.theinfostride.com/ice-prince-and-sean-paul-hooks-up-in-rwanda/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:21:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100468 Nigerian rapper Ice Prince was quite excited to hook up with Jamaican superstar Sean Paul in Kigali, Rwanda. The Chocolate City rapper met Sean Paul at the World Peace One Day concert in Kigali where both of them thrilled the fans. The rapper shared a picture of him with the Grammy award winning act on Instagram today (September [...]

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]]> #Rwanda > Supreme Court to hear case on President Paul Kagame’s Third Term https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-rwanda-court-to-hear-case-on-presidents-third-term/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:19:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/africa-rwanda-court-to-hear-case-on-presidents-third-term/ Rwanda’s Supreme Court has said it will hear a case on whether the country’s President Paul Kagame should be allowed to run for a third term as leader. The move on Wednesday came after parliament voted to change the constitution and lifted a two-term limit amid widespread calls for Kagame not to stand down after [...]

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]]> #Documentary > Scorecard Rwanda https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-scorecard-rwanda/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:45:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/africa-scorecard-rwanda/ “[Sport] is a powerful tool for progress and for development,” according to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. In post-genocide Rwanda, Felicite Rwemalika’s work is an embodiment of this idea. She has forged opportunities which have brought increased wealth and skills to women and their families – all by getting women to play football. Rwemalika used to [...]

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]]> Rwanda’s deadly methane lake Kivu becomes source of future power https://www.theinfostride.com/rwandas-deadly-methane-lake-kivu-becomes-source-of-future-power/ Sun, 25 May 2014 11:50:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44731 Beneath the calm waters of Lake Kivu lie vast but deadly reserves of methane and carbon dioxide, which Rwanda is tapping both to save lives and provide a lucrative power source. Plans are in place to pump out enough gas for power that would nearly double…

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]]> Football will always be used to unite people o caf president- hayatou https://www.theinfostride.com/football-will-always-be-used-to-unite-people-o-caf-president-hayatou/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:10:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/football-will-always-be-used-to-unite-people-o-caf-president-hayatou/ Confederation of African Football President, Issa Hayatou joined world dignitaries in Kigali, Rwanda to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide. He visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial where he laid a wreath on a mass grave. President Hayatou who was also representing FIFA in his capacity as FIFA Vice President said, “Football will always [...]

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]]> Kagame repeats charge that France took part in Rwanda genocide https://www.theinfostride.com/kagame-repeats-charge-that-france-took-part-in-rwanda-genocide/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 13:21:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=33438 Rwanda's President Paul Kagame on Sunday once again accused France of "participating" in the 1994 genocide in an interview to mark the 20th anniversary of the killings. Speaking to the weekly Jeune Afrique, Kagame denounced the "direct role of Belgium…

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]]> Strengthening of the African Union Border Management Programme “From Barriers to Bridges” in Rwanda https://www.theinfostride.com/strengthening-of-the-african-union-border-management-programme-from-barriers-to-bridges-in-rwanda/ Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:15:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/strengthening-of-the-african-union-border-management-programme-from-barriers-to-bridges-in-rwanda/ KIGALI, Rwanda, February 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mary BAINE, together with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Rwanda, Mr. Peter Fahrenholtz and the Head of the African Union Border Programme, Ambassador Aguibou Diarrah, today launched Rwanda’s participation in the [...]

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]]> Rwanda urged to lift restrictions on peaceful dissent as UN rights expert concludes visit https://www.theinfostride.com/rwanda-urged-to-lift-restrictions-on-peaceful-dissent-as-un-rights-expert-concludes-visit/ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:35:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/rwanda-urged-to-lift-restrictions-on-peaceful-dissent-as-un-rights-expert-concludes-visit/ 28 January 2014 – An independent United Nations human rights expert has urged the Rwandan Government to lift undue restrictions on the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association so that the country can expand its economic achievements since the 1994 genocide to the fields of multiparty democracy and human rights. “I commend Rwanda for its [...]

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]]> South Africa urges speed in probe of Rwandan ex-spy’s death https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-urges-speed-in-probe-of-rwandan-ex-spys-death/ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:57:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=9358 South Africa's government on Thursday ordered investigators to speed up a probe into the killing of Rwanda's former intelligence chief, who was found strangled in a Johannesburg hotel on January 1. With police yet to make any arrests nine days after…

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]]> Slain Rwandan ex-spymaster agreed to scrap bodyguards https://www.theinfostride.com/slain-rwandan-ex-spymaster-agreed-to-scrap-bodyguards/ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 13:11:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=7681 Rwanda's murdered ex-intelligence chief agreed to scrap his South African security detail before he was strangled to death in a Johannesburg hotel room, according to a political ally. Patrick Karegeya, 53, was discovered slumped on a bed by staff at…

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