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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]
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
BusinessOct 13Formula 1: Rwanda to bring sport back to AfricaThe last time Formula 1 hosted a race in Africa was way back in 1993. But a new track in Rwanda is set to host a Grand Prix in "the early 2030s," continuing the country’s investment in international sport.DW News [en]
BusinessOct 13Formula One to return to Africa in ‘early 2030s’ in RwandaRwanda 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 post Formula One to return to Africa in ‘early 2030s’ in Rwanda appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 13Formula 1 announced its return to Africa: it will be 'at the beginning of the 2030s' with a Grand Prix in RwandaThe agreement is for 10 years and the first race will take place once the new Bugesera circuit is completed. The last time it was raced on the African continent was in 1993.Clarín
WorldOct 13Formula 1 announces return to Africa with grand prix in Rwanda in early 2030sFormula 1 has confirmed Rwanda will host a race from “the early 2030s” when the series returns to Africa after about 40 yearsheadtopics · united states of america
HealthOct 9Rwanda Uses Digital Tools to Flag Risky Pregnancies“Rwanda increasingly relies on digital tools to improve monitoring for pregnant women and manage high-risk pregnancies. At the opening of the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit on Wednesday, September 30, Minister of State for Health Yvan Butera said these systems had contributed to a 30% decline in maternal mortality over the past two years. The strategy […] The post Rwanda Uses Digital Tools to Flag Risky Pregnancies appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
PoliticsOct 9Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UKDr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.BBC World
WorldOct 9Rwanda enters first ever film to Oscars with Cannes prize winner ’Ben’Imana’Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s debut won the Caméra d’Or and the Fipresci prize at Cannesscreendaily · united kingdom