The New Times Rwanda
Behind cancer treatment, doctors carry their own pain
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- Behind cancer treatment, doctors carry their own pain
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- 51:11
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- 5 months ago
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- Meet the doctor helping improve orthopaedic care in Rwanda
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- 20:24
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- 5 months ago
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- For years, Rwandans with serious knee injuries, fractures, or chronic joint pain had no choice but to travel abroad—India, South Africa, or Europe—for surgeries that their own hospitals couldn’t provide. In 2012, Dr. Emmanuel Bukara met a patient recovering from surgery overseas and started wondering: “Why should our people leave the country for care we can provide here?” It wasn’t just about convenience—it was about dignity, access, and equality in healthcare.
His vision has become reality, with the opening of Kigali Specialized Orthopaedic Hospital, the country’s first fully dedicated orthopaedic facility. From sports injuries and joint replacements to spine surgery and pain management, KSOH offers specialized, 24/7 care under one roof. Beyond surgery, Dr. Bukara trains the next generation of surgeons, building local expertise and making Rwanda a regional hub.
#RwandaHealthcare #OrthopaedicSurgery #DrEmmanuelBukara #SportsInjuries #Rwanda #Me...
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- Building Africa’s Future Health Workforce: A Conversation with Professor Abebe Bekele
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- 16:45
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- 5 months ago
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- Professor Abebe Bekele, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Research Affairs and founding Dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), reflects on the institution’s mission, growth, and impact across Africa.
In this conversation, he explains UGHE’s commitment to training compassionate, skilled, and equity-driven healthcare professionals, regardless of background or ability to pay. He traces the university’s journey from its early years to the expansion of medical, nursing, leadership, and research programmes, and discusses how UGHE navigated the COVID-19 pandemic without disrupting learning.
Professor Bekele also speaks on leadership in healthcare, the importance of global and local partnerships, and Rwanda’s role in shaping a new model of medical education that serves the most vulnerable communities.
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- 20th edition of the National Umushyikirano Council | Closing Remarks by President Kagame
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- 13:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Kagame noted that one of the major challenges to development in Africa is the failure to translate good ideas into results. The President cautioned against turning the national dialogue into a ceremonial gathering characterised by many speeches and little action.
“Technically, you are able and capable, but something comes and takes away that capability, and you fail to know where it has gone. I think it comes from culture. If you have capability and knowledge but nothing tangible comes out of it, then there is a problem,” Kagame told the audience.
He made the remarks as he closed the 20th edition of the National Umushyikirano Council on Friday, February 6, at Kigali Convention Centre.
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- Kagame: Leaders must be held accountable for delayed projects
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- 54:40
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- 5 months ago
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- President Paul Kagame has called on leaders at all levels to be accountable for their actions and ensure that development projects are properly implemented.
The Head of State said this on Thursday, February 5, as he opened the 20th edition of the National Umushyikirano Council at Kigali Convention Centre.
“This dialogue is meant to remind us of our history, show us lessons, and guide our actions. It encourages us to unite efforts for the country’s development,” Kagame said.
He emphasised that the two-day event attended by thousands of Rwandans and leaders from all levels serves as a reminder for leaders to evaluate their own performance.
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- Kagame tackles FDLR security threat, DR Congo’s accusations at Umushyikirano
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- 8:14
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- 5 months ago
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- As he opened the 20th edition of National Umushyikirano Council on Thursday, February 5, President Kagame spoke about the security threat posed by DR Congo-backed FLDR militia and the need for Kinshasa to own up to its responsibilities in governance failures.
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- When survival becomes a second chance: Josiane Mukashyaka’s story
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- 11:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Josiane Mukashyaka’s life changed forever after a road accident in December 2020 left her with severe injuries and fighting for survival.
Struck from behind while riding a motorcycle taxi in Muhanga District, she lost massive amounts of blood and spent nearly six months at Kabgayi Hospital undergoing multiple surgeries and blood transfusions that doctors say saved her life.
Once a salon worker supporting her family, Josiane faced years of physical pain, emotional trauma, and the long journey of relearning how to walk. Through resilience, faith, and determination, she rebuilt her life—adapting her skills to work from home and becoming a source of hope for others recovering from serious injuries.
Her story is one of survival, healing, and the power of never giving up.
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- Goma: One year on after AFC/M23 takeover
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- 20:30
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- 5 months ago
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- Goma’s streets, markets, and people one year under AFC/M23
Unlike the tense rhythm we observed in January 2025, life in Goma now moves at a hurried, seemingly restless pace, with people eager to get somewhere. On a wide, gently sloping street about three kilometres from the main DR Congo-Rwanda border crossing, La Corniche or Grande Barrière, motorists, cars, and pedestrians jostle past one another at startling speed, navigating a city that has been under the control of AFC/M23 rebels for a year.
https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/32883/news/africa/gomas-streets-markets-and-people-one-year-under-afcm23
#DRCongo #Goma #AFC/M23 #CRDH #VirungaNationalPark #FDLR #Wazalendo #Banking crisis #Securitysituation
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- Military students celebrate diversity at culture day
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- 37:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Rwanda Defence Force Senior Command and Staff College on Friday, January 23, held a Culture Day event showcasing cuisine, traditional dances, fashion, and other cultural displays presented by students from different countries. The annual event, held at the Musanze-based military college, brought together 109 students, representing 20 African countries and one from Jordan. Participants engaged in a range of cultural displays, with the Culture Day instituted to recognise and celebrate the value of every nation’s heritage.
#rdf #africa #culture #security #rwanda #mod #celebration #celebrate #world #unity #force #peace
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- Social Media, Mental Health and Comedy: Inside Japhet Mazimpaka’s New Stand-Up Special
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- 26:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Description: Rwandan comedian and radio personality Japhet Mazimpaka has warned that many people are getting lost in the world of social media influence, describing it as a “pandemic disguised as false validation.”
The comedian, who is doing solo performances after splitting with 5K Etienne, believes people are increasingly trapped in the need to appear on others’ screens, failing to balance online presence with real life.
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- Empowering Local Businesses Through E-Commerce: Inside Murukari’s 10-Year Journey
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- 23:23
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- 6 months ago
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- From a personal challenge to a nationwide solution, Murukari has grown into one of Rwanda’s pioneering e-commerce platforms, connecting local businesses to buyers across the world.
Founder Yvette Uwimpaye shares her journey of building Murukari from the ground up—overcoming the absence of payment gateways, limited technology infrastructure, and early skepticism—to create a trusted digital marketplace that now supports over 1,000 vendors and serves customers locally and internationally.
Marking a decade of innovation, this story highlights how vision, resilience, and technology are reshaping how Rwandans shop, sell, and access global markets.
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- After one year of M23 rule, a Congolese traditional chief speaks out
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- 5:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In an exclusive interview at his hilltop fortress in the Chefferie de Bukumu (Bukumu Chiefdom), about 20 minutes north of Goma, Mwami Isaac Butsitsi Kahembe IV, a Congolese traditional chief, said that areas under AFC/M23 control are peaceful and the rebels are “doing well,” but need more time. He said the rebel movement cannot be expected to have achieved so much after just one year in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
“The main issue was tribalism. As you know, FDLR, they committed genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and they tried to bring here in Congo, that genocidal ideology.” Asked specifically about life under AFC/M23 leadership, he explained: “You see, it's been just a year since M23 came here. But for what we are seeing, you know, you cannot do everything in one year. We have to give them time. Yeah, they are doing good actually.”
#AFC/M23 #North Kivu #Goma #EasternDRCongo #BukumuChiefdom
#KahembeIV #FDLR #Wazalendo...
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- Camp Zaïre: Inside Kigali’s once-vibrant Congolese community Remember, these weren't refugees
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- 5:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In the early 1990s, long before petrol stations, supermarkets, and hardware stores reshaped the urban landscape, the area between what was then known as Rwandex and Mburabuturo pulsed with a distinct rhythm.
Camp Zaïre was not just a settlement; it was a lived cultural space, forged through decades of movement between Rwanda and what was then Zaïre, now the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). For its residents, the name evoked belonging, familiarity, and the subtle rhythm of daily life.
Today, little of that world remains visible. The physical structures are gone, replaced by roads, power lines, and commercial development tied to Kigali’s rapid urban expansion. Yet for those who lived there, Camp Zaïre endures vividly in memory, language, and shared histories.
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- “Just doing what I love”: Joshua Baraka shrugs off pressure to carry East African music
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- 11:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- New Year Groove delivers a marathon night in Kigali
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- 40:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From Genocide to Healing: How Rwanda rebuilt a nation through Cow for Peace
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- 57:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- New Year’s Eve concert: The Last Night
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- 54:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Kigali dazzles with vibrant lights and spectacular fireworks as city welcomes 2026
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- 21:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- End Of Year Message by President Paul Kagame-2025
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- 5:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Tshisekedi robbed the banks in eastern DR Congo – AFC/M23’s Bisimwa
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- 1:14:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- On December 10, 2025, the AFC/M23 movement announced that it had captured Uvira, a strategic town at the northernmost tip of Lake Tanganyika in South Kivu Province, eastern DR Congo. The town lies near the Burundian border, not more than 30 kilometres by road from Bujumbura, Burundi’s commercial capital. A vast military coalition comprising thousands and thousands of Congolese army forces (FARDC), Burundian troops, Congolese militias known as Wazalendo, genocidal militia from Rwanda (FDLR), and mercenaries from south America and Europe, failed to halt the AFC/M23 advance.
Suddenly, barely a week later, on December 15, the rebels announced a unilateral withdrawal from Uvira, describing it as a confidence-building measure intended to advance the Doha peace process and help secure a lasting solution to the conflict in eastern DR Congo. The Doha peace process is a Qatar-hosted mediation initiative aimed at promoting dialogue and de-escalation between the Congolese government and th...
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- President Kagame and Gianni Infantino Light Up FIFA Football Festival at Amahoro Stadium
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- 13:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Inside Christmas Celebrations Across Kigali’s Churches
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Shop smart. Save big. Only at Simba Supermarket
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Step Inside Simba Supermarket’s 5D Cinema & All-Ages Game Adventure
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- 1:39
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- 7 months ago
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- Lights. Motion. Pure wow. 🎬✨
Step into Simba Supermarket’s 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝟓𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟑𝐃 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 and feel every twist, splash, and thrill as the story comes alive around you. It’s not just watching a movie — it’s living inside it.
Then 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, where fun has no age limit
From colorful playgrounds and classic games to next-level adventures:
🚀 VR Flying Theater
🥚 VR Egg 360
🏍️ Ultra Moto Racing
🦖 Jurassic Park
🎯 Elevator Action Invasion
👣 Bigfoot Crush
🏒 Air Hockey
🎳 Bowling … and so much more!
One destination. Endless excitement.
Simba Supermarket — where shopping meets unforgettable family fun.
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- Kigali at Night: A Festive City Street Tour with The New Times
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Radisson Blu Kigali closes 2025 on a strong note, eyes festive season boost
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- 31:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Holiday Spirit Shines at Kigali Convention Centre Christmas Tree Lighting
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- 5:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Celebrating 30 Years of UNDP’s Development Impact in Rwanda
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- 27:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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![[FEATURED VIDEO] Inside Spiro’s drive to build Rwanda’s e-mobility ecosystem](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_hNUxWEBrlU/2.jpg)
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- [FEATURED VIDEO] Inside Spiro’s drive to build Rwanda’s e-mobility ecosystem
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- 17:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Healing the Inner Child: Mireille Karera on Coaching and Self-Discovery
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- 52:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Our strength is simply that we protect ourselves - President Kagame
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- 32:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, December 11, urged leaders to recommit to serving the nation with strength and dedication as he presided over the swearing-in of newly appointed officials.
Speaking at the ceremony held at the parliamentary buildings in Kimihurura, Kagame used the occasion to reflect on the responsibilities that come with leadership in Rwanda.
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- When Rwanda’s Creatives Hit a Wall, Uwineza Builds Them a Door
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- 24:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- She is the woman artists call when they have nowhere else to go. From radio plugs to videographers, from tax questions to podcast plans, she has spent years quietly connecting Kigali’s creative community to the tools, people and opportunities they need.
In this feature, we follow her world: the late-night calls, the problem-solving, the emotional labour, and the financial realities that shape Rwanda’s creative industry. She speaks candidly about the struggles artists face, from small budgets to a lack of formal support, and why she believes touring, networks and cultural export are the paths toward a sustainable future.
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- The Psychology behind abuse: What really drives abusers?
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- 10:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Africa Blockchain Festival 2025: Driving Innovation with AI and Blockchain
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- 5ive World Tour: Davido brings the house down with his performance at BK Arena
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- 17:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Kagame hails Washington Accords for offering clearest path to peace
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- 5:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- How DIKAM rose from a home workshop to a force empowering Rwanda
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- 11:15
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- 7 months ago
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- Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva tours Rwanda Mining exhibition
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- 6:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Inside Masaka’s evolution into Kigali’s emerging medical hub
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- 7:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- How a young entrepreneur is transforming Kigali’s shoe-care industry
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- 6:47
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Rwandan Gospel Artist Richard Nick Ngendahayo Talks About His Return, Faith & New Season
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- 26:52
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Get fit with Fitnesspoint’s ‘Ride the Beat’ spinning sessions
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- 7:52
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Rwanda’s reconstruction inspires Kosovo
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Behind Rwanda’s Dermatology Evolution, A Conversation With Dr. Kayitesi
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- 10:28
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Rwanda’s Digital ID Revolution: What Citizens Should Expect
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- 31:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A night of rhythm & roots: Kigali Dutarame Cultural Concert
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- 24:52
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Quebec minister impressed by Rwanda’s reconstruction, progress
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- How former street kid rebuilt his life through education and social support
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- 36:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- How former street kid rebuilt his life through education and social support
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- Mushikiwabo roots for emerging tech, AI training for women in La Francophonie
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Opening of the 46th session of the La Francophonie Ministerial Conference in Kigali
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- 6:06
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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