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Rwanda Rules Out Goat Milk in National Dairy Strategy

Rwanda will not prioritise goat milk in its national dairy development strategy, despite the existence of high-yield dairy goat breeds suited to drought-prone regions, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and…

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Girls paying the price: Sextortion in Africa’s Education Systems

Transparency International has issued a strong call for African governments and regional institutions to confront sextortion and other forms of gendered corruption that continue to deny millions of female and…

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AFC/M23 fighters reportedly withdraw from key areas in Eastern DR Congo

Fighters from the AFC/M23 movement, along with allied Twirwaneho forces, are reportedly withdrawing from several strategic locations across North and South Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to…

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Rising military tensions near Iran force suspension of regional flights

The movement of military aircraft and warships around Iran has intensified, prompting the suspension of flights in the region amid growing fears of a possible military confrontation. The United States…

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Macron reaffirms France’s support for DR Congo during Paris meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s full support for the Democratic Republic of Congo, pledging to stand by Kinshasa in efforts to restore peace in the country’s conflict-hit east.…

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Rwanda imports high-yield dairy bulls

Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has received the first batch of 10 high-genetic-merit Holstein-Friesian bulls, marking a major milestone in strengthening the national bovine artificial insemination (AI)…

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Russia eyes mediation as DR Congo conflict drags on

Russia has said it is ready to help mediate between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) if requested, noting that the ongoing conflict is unlikely to end anytime…

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More than 3,000 people answer TikTok call for help slaughtering 2 pigs

A simple request for help on TikTok turned into an extraordinary community gathering after a young Chinese woman, Daidai, asked for assistance slaughtering two pigs for a traditional festival. Daidai,…

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RDF Engineer Contingent welcomed by Jamaica Foreign Minister

The Government of Jamaica has officially welcomed the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Engineer Contingent deployed to support in the rehabilitation of infrastructure destroyed by a cyclone in 2025. The event…

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Rwanda deploys troops to Jamaica

Rwanda has deployed a contingent of its military engineering experts to Jamaica to help rehabilitate infrastructure damaged by the natural disasters caused by Hurricane Melissa late last year. The Rwanda…

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