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Egypt, Rwanda discuss African, international issues
The two ministers exchanged views regarding issues of common interest and agreed to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Egypt opens Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre in Rwanda
Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the Ministry financed the purchase, supply, and installation of all the equipment of the first phase of the project.
Egypt welcomes conciliation pact between Uganda, Rwanda
Foreign Ministry called for continuing course of collective work between African countries
Communications minister reviews Egypt’s vision for digital transformation in Rwanda
Minister of Communications Yasser El-Kady has reviewed Egypt’s vision to transform towards a unified digital market for Africa through adopting several policies of developing and securing communications infrastructure as well as providing trained human resources, developing frameworks, and preparing an environment that supports investment. This came during the minister’s participation, on behalf of President Abdel …
EAC ratifies ‘three blocs’ agreement in Q1 2018
Bloc includes Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan, activation requires approval of 16 countries
Nile water a matter of life or death to Egypt: Al-Sisi
President holds discussions with Rwandan counterpart during African four-day tour
Mobile power to bring Rwanda’s remote regions into the future
In Rwanda, 60 percent of the population have a mobile phone – but only 15 percent have electricity. Mobile kiosks now offer not only solar power but also internet access, even in the most remote corners of the country.Project goal: Bringing electricity and internet access to remote areas without infrastructure; creating jobs for Solar Kiosk …
Rwanda phasing out orphanages, pushes for local adoptions
Under a new ‘Let’s raise them in families’ campaign, Rwanda hopes to find new families for thousands of orphans living in institutions. Carers say children need time to adapt to change.
African leaders eye bigger role for AU forces
The role of AU forces is on the rise as African leaders voted on Monday to send a large AU military force to South Sudan with a more robust mandate than the 12,000-strong UN protection force already in the country.
African leaders conclude 27th AU summit with set of border-less decisions
The Kigali summit addressed emerging conflicts and potential ways of inclusive growth
Al-Sisi meets with array of African leaders in Kigali
African leaders discussed on Sunday the launch of a free trade zone, among other common issues
Al-Sisi participates in closed session talks as AU summit launches
The Egyptian president is attempting to revive relations with Africa following missteps by previous officials
Nile Cooperation akin to teamwork in sports
For any football team, you have the goal keeper, defenders, midfielders, strikers, and the coach. These entities blend together so as to secure victory for their team. Separately, they would achieve nothing, for it is through team work (cooperation) that the eleven players can face their opponents (challenges) and win. The players are organised into …
Shoukry heads to Kigali for 27th African Union summit
The summit’s theme is ‘2016: African Year of Human Rights with Particular Focus on the Rights of Women’
Israeli leader makes landmark African tour
Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Uganda on Monday as the first Israeli prime minister to visit sub-Saharan Africa in 30 years. For personal reasons, this could be an emotionally-charged visit for the 66-year-old leader.
Kagame hints at ‘transfer’ of power
Rwanda President Paul Kagame has still not said whether he intends to run for office again in 2017. Criticism of the legitimacy of a recently held referendum continues.
African nations to seek chemical industry deals
Marketing companies to join January event, aiming to sell Egyptian chemicals
Rwanda: Media designers learning “German style”
A new media design program in Rwanda turns its students into media all-rounders. The vocational training includes internships in Germany and gives trainees the skills to shape the future of Rwanda’s media industry. It’s Monday evening and this particular post-production studio in Berlin is packed. Two interns from Rwanda huddle around the sound engineer, looking …
Rwanda MPs debate constitutional change on presidential term limits
Rwanda’s lower house of parliament debated on Wednesday a constitutional change that would allow President Paul Kagame to run for a third term, a move opposed by the United States and other donors. The amended constitution will still be a draft that faces a referendum, but it is expected to pass. Parliament met after a …
Egypt largest contributor among Arab states to UN missions: Official
The working dinner focused on challenges facing UN peace operations and how to overcome them
Self-financing is the way to develop Africa: Ghana Vice President
There are many agreements between African countries to develop economies, but they have not been ratified says AfDB president
Rwanda has no concerns over Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement
Trade exchange between Egypt and Rwanda amounts to $ 4.6bn during first quarter (Q1) of 2015
Egypt, Rwanda to build education
Egyptian ambassador to Rwanda also met Rwandan interior minister for further security and police cooperation
Egypt, Rwanda enhance security cooperation
Egypt to train Rwanda in techniques for fighting terrorism and extremist ideology
Potable water sector agreement to promote Egyptian investments in Rwanda
The project will provide the Water and Sanitation Authority with 40,000 cubic metres of potable water with $55m investments
Big dreams for Rwanda’s ICT sector
Success story is grabbing global attention
Rwanda remembers
How private groups and government try to heal the wounds of genocide
Rising from the ashes
Twenty years after genocide, Rwanda makes huge development strides
Rwanda genocide anniversary marred by row with France
Amid renewed allegations that Paris was complicit in the killings.
Big dreams for Rwanda’s ICT sector
Success story is grabbing global attention