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ConflictOct 28Washington sanctions Rwandan Ministry of Defense for its support of the M23 groupEn raison de leur soutien au M23 en RDC, le ministère rwandais de la Défense et la banque Zigama sont visés par des sanctions américaines. Washington bloque leurs avoirs et interdit l’usage du dollar pour punir le non-respect des récents accords.Jeune Afrique
ConflictOct 27DRC's former leader Kabila is Rwandan 'proxy,' Tshisekedi tells lawmakersAfricanews [en]
WorldOct 26He lived through the Rwandan genocide, became a priest, and today works in poor neighborhoods of La MatanzaAnaclet Mbuguje arrived in the country in 2009 and for 8 years has been helping residents of Ciudad Evita. "We work in very precarious neighborhoods where around 60,000 people live in very sad conditions," he says.Clarín
MilitaryOct 23Rwanda : Kagame , Nigerian Army Chief Discuss Defence CooperationThe President of Rwanda, Kagame, and the Nigerian Army Chief have discussed defense cooperation. This indicates efforts to strengthen military ties and security collaboration between the two nations.allafrica.com · Nigeria
ConflictOct 21Paul Barril, the French 'secret agent' at the heart of the Rwandan Tutsi genocideL’ancien du Groupement d’intervention de la gendarmerie nationale français est décédé ce 20 octobre. Reconverti dans le privé en Afrique, il était surtout tristement célèbre sur le continent pour son implication au côté du régime génocidaire rwandais.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 21Rwanda : Owecc - L , Pul Delegation Returns From Rwanda Study Tour On Transitional JusticeA delegation from Owecc-L and Pul has returned from a study tour in Rwanda focused on transitional justice. This matters for understanding international cooperation and the development of justice systems.allafrica.com · Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Exiled critic of Rwandan President Kagame found beheaded in UgandaFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 20Rwandan opposition figure in exile Robert Kabera found dead in UgandaJeune Afrique
PoliticsBreakingOct 20Rwandan Kagame critic Robert Kabera found beheaded in UgandaAfricanews [en]
PoliticsOct 20Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in UgandaAl Jazeera [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 19Rwandan Govt Critic Robert Kabera Beheaded In UgandaChannels TV
PoliticsOct 19Critic of Rwanda President Kagame beheaded in UgandaVanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 19Beheaded body of Rwandan government critic found in UgandaSouth China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 19Photos: COAS visits Rwanda genocide memorial, urges national unityThe statement noted that Rwanda’s experience reinforced the importance of rejecting hate speech, embracing tolerance and promoting patriotism and collective responsibility among citizens. The post Photos: COAS visits Rwanda genocide memorial, urges national unity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 17Why Rwanda's agreement for the Formula 1 Grand Prix remains controversialLa Formule 1 fera son retour en Afrique au début des années 2030, mais l'accord conclu avec le Rwanda pour organiser une course a suscité des accusations de « sportwashing » à l'encontre du pays.BBC Afrique
WorldOct 17The African Grand Prix in Rwanda, the return of Joseph Kabila to the DRC, the Chadian president in Paris… The 5 news stories you shouldn't have missedCette semaine, le Brief de Jeune Afrique revient sur le retour de Joseph Kabila en RDC, dresse le portrait du nouveau président de la Chambre des représentants au Maroc, fait le point sur les relations entre le Tchad et la France, s’interroge sur l’opération F1 du président rwandais et décrypte la montée au capital d’Eramet de Paris.Jeune Afrique
WorldOct 16Formula 1 in Rwanda: Sportswashing claims vs. hopes for African legacyFormula 1 will return to Africa for the first time since 1993. There is concern Rwanda are using it as another sportswashing opportunity, but there is also hope the event's legacy can impact wider African society.DW News [en]
WorldOct 14F1, Rwanda announce creation of African Grand PrixRwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the circuit announced a decade-long deal with the country on Tuesday. The East African nation has been chasing a Grand Prix race for years, having already used football, basketball and other sports to enhance its image and attract investment. Human rights campaigners Amnesty International ⁠accused Formula One ​of offering Rwanda a "sportswashing prize".France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 13US trial begins for Rwandan-American accused of role in genocideEric Nshimiye, a US citizen, says the evidence against him consists of unreliable eyewitness accounts.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 13Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in RwandaFormula One on Tuesday announced its upcoming return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda expected in the early 2030s, a first since 1993.Africanews [en]
WorldOct 13Rwanda to bring F1 back to AfricaFormula 1 has signed a 10-year agreement to race in Rwanda from the early 2030s, subject to the completion of a new circuit in Bugesera.dailyvoice_co · south africa
WorldOct 13Rwanda to host first Formula 1 race in Africa since 1993Le Rwanda signe un contrat de 10 ans avec la Formule 1 pour accueillir des courses dans le pays africain, à partir du début des années 2030.BBC Afrique
WorldOct 13Rwanda to host a Grand Prix in 2030s as Formula One returns to AfricaRwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host F1 races at a purpose-built race track on the outskirts of the capital, Kigali.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 13Rwanda – Jean-Guy Afrika: «Formula 1 is part of a much broader ambition»La Formule 1 signe son retour sur le continent africain en s’installant pour dix ans sur le circuit de Bugesera, près de Kigali. Pour le directeur général du Rwanda Development Board, cet investissement est cohérent avec la stratégie d’attractivité du pays.Jeune Afrique