UN to release Congo ‘genocide’ report in October
A report detailing hundreds of gruesome attacks against civilians in Congo over a 10-year period won’t be released until October, the U.N.’s top human rights official said Thursday, after Rwanda angrily protested the findings in a draft version.
Uganda: NRM Elections a Good Lesson
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary elections will hopefully end this weekend with repeat polls. There is no doubt that the party faced challenges in organising the elections, but the shortcomings should be used as a learning point by all those interested in smooth general elections next year.
Rwanda: Genocide Ideology On the Decline – Parliament
A parliamentary report has revealed that the Genocide ideology is diminishing in terms of its influence across the country.
Angola: Writers Association and Sol Bank Sign Literary Co-Operation Agreement
The Angolan Writers Association (UEA) and Sol Bank signed on Wednesday in Luanda a literary co-operation agreement, aimed at supporting children’s literary competition dubbed “Quem me dera ser onda”.
Angola/Uganda: National Team Optimistic About Defeating Uganda
Angola’s national team players Tuesday in Lubango, southern Huila province, expressed optimism about beating Uganda on Saturday, in Kampala, in a group 10 first round match qualifying for the African Cup of Nations (CAN2012).
Rwanda: District Officials Vow to Boost Service Delivery
District employees have reiterated their commitment to deliver on their performance contracts by focusing on better service delivery.
Rwanda: Change of Mindset On Financing of Higher Education is Urgently Needed
During the 2010/11 Budget , the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (minecofin) announced a 25 percent cut on funding for public institutions of higher learning. The move is likely to radically change the way the higher education system is managed. While some public institutions have resorted to new adoptive measures, Fred Oluoch-Ojiwah spoke to Prof. Geoffrey Rugege, Executive Director of the Higher Education Council on future prospects of funding for the higher learning system. Excerpts.
Rwanda Development Bank Creates Fund to Boost Small Businesses, Times Says
The Rwanda Development Bank plans to create a 2.5 billion-franc ($4.3 million) fund to boost small and medium-sized enterprises in the East African country, the Kigali-based New Times reported, citing Managing Director Jack Kayonga.
