Rwanda: ICTR Snubs Rusesabagina
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.
East Africa: EAC, UNHCR Sign Pact to Protect Rights of Displaced
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.
Rwanda: Investments to Grow By 25 – 30 Percent By 2012
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.
Angola: Argentina’s Experience in Industry Should Be Used – Diplomat
The experience of Argentina in the manufacturing industry sector is a very important aspect and therefore the country should study it and create conditions to take advantages from it.
Angola: Agriculture Minister Meets With Shipowners And Fish Traders
The minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Afonso Canga, met on Thursday here with industrial ship owners and traders of the provinces of Luanda and Kwanza Sul, to share information and seek for solutions to the problems faced
Rwanda: Secondary Schools to Receive Reproductive Health Education
IntraHealth and Imbuto Foundation will be putting more focus on providing teenagers with Family Planning and Reproductive Health services.
Congo-Kinshasa: ‘Hostile’ Prosecution Witness To Testify Afresh in Warlord Trial
A former prosecution witness who testified briefly in the Thomas Lubanga war crimes trial last June and told court that he had lied to prosecutors is expected to give fresh testimony next week.
Congo-Kinshasa: UN, U.S. Accuse Govt Forces of War Crimes
Government troops – the FARDC – in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are to blame for much of the epidemic of sexual violence in the east of the country, according to US and UN reports detailing war crimes and possible crimes against humanity by various groups there.
Should Africa ban second-hand goods?
Every year tonnes of electrical goods and used clothing from the West find their way to Africa. Is this killing the continent?
Rwanda: Rwandair Puts House in Order
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’.
