South Africa minister makes defiant Africa claim as F1 race in Rwanda nears Executives have long eyed a Formula 1 return to Africa, with South Africa’s Kyalami circuit a frontrunner The Independent UK · 1h ago
Lewis Hamilton set to get his wish as F1 closes in on return to Africa IN FULL The Independent UK · 3h ago
Rwanda on course to host F1 race as historic grand prix deal for Africa looms The African continent has not staged a Formula 1 race since the 1993 South African Grand Prix in Kyalami The Independent UK · 4h ago
Rwandan genocide suspect 'hunter' Dafroza Gauthier dies at 72 For nearly 30 years, Dafroza Gauthier, along with her husband Alain, tracked down Rwandan refugees in France suspected of having participated in the Tutsi genocide. She died in Reims on Saturday after dedicating her life to bringing to justice those allegedly responsible for the 1994 massacre of more than 800,000… France 24 · Oct 4
Rwandan genocide hunter Dafroza Gauthier dies after long battle for justice Dafroza Gauthier, who spent spent decades tracking down Rwandans in France accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide, has died from cancer at the age of 72. By filing a string of civil lawsuits against suspected fugitives, she and her husband Alain pushed the French legal system to hold them… Radio France Internationale · Oct 4
Donald Trump Deflects Congo War Evidence by Asking an African Reporter 'How Is Ebola Going?' Trump answered an African reporter's Congo war question with 'How is Ebola going?' as the country battles its largest Ebola outbreak on record and a violated US-brokered peace deal. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Rwanda researchers turn plastic waste into durable sisal-reinforced tiles Plastic waste collected in Rwanda has been turned into experimental construction tiles that combine recycled thermoplastics with locally sourced sisal fibres. In a study published in Frontiers in Sustainability titled Manufacturing of plastic tiles based on reinforced sisal and recycled plastic wastes: a case of Rwanda , researchers at Rwanda… The Times of India · Sep 25
Each side feels it 'could get a decisive military victory' in Sudan, Trump's Africa envoy says In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Trump's Africa envoy Massad Boulos said that each side in Sudan feels it "could get a decisive military victory". Asked about Western Sahara, he acknowledged there is no "imminent solution that we can feel or touch".… France 24 · Sep 25
Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic ties after 18-month rupture Belgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations, 18 months after Kigali severed ties with Brussels over opposing positions on the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Radio France Internationale · Sep 23
Rwandan doctor accused in London court of overseeing 6 killings in 1994 genocide British prosecutors have accused a doctor of overseeing six killings during the 1994 Rwandan genocide The Independent UK · Sep 22
First ever UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide The charges arose after an investigation by the Metropolitan Police War Crimes Team, which began in September 2019 after a request from the Rwandan government The Independent UK · Sep 21
Amnesty accuses M23 of abuses amounting to war crimes at Congo mines Amnesty International has accused M23 rebels in eastern Congo of abuses and unlawful killings of miners while trafficking minerals to Rwanda, in what it said could amount to war crimes The Independent UK · Sep 21
Meet Warren Buffett's son Howard, a former sheriff, war photographer, and now, Berkshire's new chairman He received top honors from Mexico, Colombia and Rwanda; he runs a family farm and held elected office. Fortune · Sep 18
International Business Times UK · Sep 17 UK Asked Trump Administration for Advice on How To Combat Britain's 'Radical Right,' Report Says British diplomats reportedly asked US officials for advice on tackling the radical right, with discussions covering public trust, immigration, the Rwanda scheme and grooming-gang inquiries.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 14 Growing budgets show Africa keen to defend its place in the space race African states invest around $500 million in space programmes annually, a figure expected to reach around $40 billion by 2030. With a number of initiatives already in place, the continent is seeking a seat at the table when it comes to international decisions on space exploration and equal access to…
France 24 · Sep 10 Ugandan royal succession scandal In tonight's edition, a dramatic struggle for control of a throne in Uganda. Also, Rwanda shut down 101 alcoholic beverage factories last month and declared a public health crisis after at least 50 people were killed by contaminated illegal supplies. And Ethiopia celebrates its new year.
The Times of India · Sep 7 Rwanda planted exotic trees in 1933; 90 years later, scientists found eucalyptus acidified soil Eucalyptus plantations became Rwanda's dominant forestry crop after initial experiments. By the early 1970s, Rwanda had 23,000 hectares of eucalyptus plantations. Scientists examined concerns regarding nutrient removal and soil quality from intensive planting. Research focused on eucalyptus water use in southern Rwanda's short-rotation woodlots. These woodlots did not necessarily produce…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 4 DRC eyes Jerusalem embassy as Tshisekedi seeks Israel's support The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem following talks between President Félix Tshisekedi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a rare diplomatic step that could also strengthen Kinshasa's ties with Washington and its access to military support.
The Independent UK · Sep 2 After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda Shabana Basij-Rasikh leads the School of Leadership of Afghanistan that's now based in Rwanda
France 24 · Sep 1 From North Korea to ICE: Photojournalist David Guttenfelder on the front lines in Minneapolis David Guttenfelder from The New York Times has spent 35 years photographing history around the world. Now, he is documenting it at home. The award-winning photojournalist is known for his work in Rwanda, North Korea and conflict zones across the globe. This year, he turned his camera on Minneapolis, documenting…
International Business Times · Aug 31 Reported Documents Reveal An Expanding Deportation Campaign. ICE Is Sending Afghans and Latin Americans to Africa. The deportees were transported aboard three Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights to Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Liberia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone.
Euronews · Aug 31 New ranking reveals the 10 best wildlife encounters worth travelling for From mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda to African wild dog safaris in Botswana, here’s what you should be booking for your next wild experience.
The Independent UK · Aug 28 A Dutch court convicts a Rwandan man over his home country's 1994 genocide, sentences him to life A Dutch court has convicted a Rwandan man of participating in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and sentenced him to life imprisonment
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Former head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in prison, his brother says Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame’s elite presidential guard, has died in prison after 12 years behind bars