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  • Kagame urges African countries on collaboration to address insecurity

    Kagame was speaking at the International Conference Center of Dakar at the International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa that is taking place in Senegal.

    The two day conference is conducted under the theme ‘Current security challenges in Africa towards integrated solutions’

    The head of State said that insecurity takes many forms from security to uncontrolled migration to divisive politics.

    “Whatever the challenge is, we can successfully address it by working together, this means coordinating among ourselves as Africans. If we allow others to define our problems and take responsibility for solving them, we have ourselves to blame” he said.

    Kagame said that a major pillar of institutional reform of the African Union (AU) is a more focused and assertive.

    He said that African unity and resolve does not negate the importance of productive collaboration with external partners.

    “The spirit of collaboration must extend beyond governments; stability is built on a foundation of trust and rising prosperity from which all citizens benefit,” he said.

    {{Rwanda’s experience}}

    Kagame said that Rwanda has developed a logic where citizens and private sector are involved.

    “This is the logic behind our experience in Rwanda, a logic that a consultative form of politics in which citizens and private sector are involved and offers the best prospects,” he explained.

    On a panel discussion on peace and security were President of Senegal, Macky Sall and President of MaliIbrahim Boubacar Keïta, African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahamat Moussa Faki and Chad Prime MinisterAlbert Pahimi Padacké, Kagamesaid that on priorities for AU reform, it is important to stress the unity of Africa coming together and tackling problems together.

    “When people are united they act and speak as one voice, we must take responsibility for ourselves, which doesn’t include partners but they add to our efforts” he said.

    “We must take full responsibility in defining our problems and financing efforts where working together is key,” Kagame stressed.

    President Kagame on military solution to combat terrorism or focus on inequalities that drive people to terrorism, he said that there is no one cause.

    “There are multiple causes and multiple sources. Therefore there cannot be one solution but multiple solutions and efforts. It is important that countries work together, those without problems with those with problems.So approach cannot be just military, working together means each country does what they can to address the problems” Kagame noted.

    “At the same time we want countries to work together so that what is affecting you doesn’t affect me tomorrow.The inequalities you mentioned sometimes feed into justification used by people to create instability” he added.

    Kagame reminded participants that it is important to talk about integrated solutions, security and development as well as governance.

    The international Forum on Peace and Security in Africabrings together close to 400 participants from high-level regional and international political and military authorities, experts, academics from the African Union, the European Union and the United Nations and civil society

  • Tigo Rwanda sponsors 2017 Rwanda Open golf tournament

    The Rwanda Golf Open, which is organized annually, is expected to attract over 180 golfers from across the region including professionals from Zambia, Uganda and Nigeria.

    This sponsorship is in addition to support that Tigo Rwanda gave to the national golf team in August 2017 to attend a tournament in Tanzania.

    Commenting on the partnership between Tigo Rwanda and the Rwanda Golf Association, Tigo Rwanda Chief Business Officer AmitChawla said;“Golf is definitely seeing a growing interest amongst the population in Rwanda. That is why we are delighted to be associated with the Rwanda Golf Union, Rwanda Open golf tournament and the Rwandan golf fraternity”

    “In addition to this support, we also have partnered with the Rwanda Golf Union and the Kigali Golf Club management to introduce the Tigo Corporate Night four times a year.
    The Kigali Golf Club provides a perfect atmosphere to interact with our customers and potential ones away from our offices and out of our suits and ties. This sort of interactions also makes it possible for us to gain a deeper understanding of the various communication solutions we offer our clients”Chawla added

    Tigo Business provides custom-made end-to-end business and enterprise solutions with cutting-edge technology that delivers great value propositions for all forms of businesses on the pillars of reliability, value driven and quality

  • Photography inspire children

    Through a five-day photography training organised by UNICEF Rwanda in partnership with National Children Commission (NCC), children were helped to tell their life stories and express their future life aspirations by using pictures.

    The exercise was party of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) which was founded in 1947.

    Over the last 70 years, UNICEF has promoted children’s rights by fighting against child labour and any violence as well as supporting their education and uplifting their confidence to do anything they can to prepare their bright future.

    During the training, children were taught about taking good picture focus that matches with their confidence.

    Seventeen-year old François D’Assise, took a picture of a mother with a child in her hands which he interpreted saying, “When I was small, my mother always held me to make me feel safe. I noticed the same love from this mother and her baby, and I knew I had to take a picture.

    Afissa Mukeshimana, 16, and Jean Claude Nzeyimana, 15, took pictures of a woman doing pottery to earn the bread for her children. They said, “Women like Makarusanga Zuraika are so inspirational because they work hard to build businesses and earn income for their families. Her success and entrepreneurship will create good lives for her children, and she can pass these values on to them.”

    Gloria Uwera, 17, said “At first I was taking a different picture but this little boy caught my eye. He told me he loves coming to the market to help his mother sell fruits. He even tried to sell me an orange! My wish is for all children to grow up like him: with loving families and an entrepreneurial spirit.”

    Aline Niyonkuru, 17, Affisa Mukeshimana, 16, and Claire Twagirihirwe, 14, said “Participation and working together are important cultural values. That’s why once a month, everyone in Rwanda participates in ‘Umuganda’, our country’s community work day. We want to encourage our future children to feel proud of these values.”

    On another picture, Aline Niyonkuru and Francois D’Assise said, “Our wish is for every child to use innovation and creativity to improve the lives of people in their community… like how Christine, Emeline and Theoneste are using these local materials to create toys for children to learn through play.”

    Valentine Niyonkuru, 17, said “Even when my mother had a lot of work, my father or my grandmother would take care of me. I saw this grandmother with her grandson, and it reminded me of myself as a child. The development of children requires good parenting, and this family is a great example.”

    “At first I was taking a different picture, but this little boy caught my eye. He told me he loves coming to the market to help his mother sell fruit. He even tried to sell me an orange! My wish is for all children to grow up like him: with loving families and an entrepreneurial spirit.” Gloria Uwera (17)
    “Even when my mother had a lot of work, my father or my grandmother would take care of me. I saw this grandmother with her grandson, and it reminded me of myself as a child. The development of children requires good parenting, and this family is a great example.” Valentine Niyonkuru (17)
    “When I was small, my mother always held me to make me feel safe. I noticed the same love from this mother and her baby, and I knew I had to take a picture.” Francois D’Assise (17)
    “Sports aren’t just fun, they’re important for a healthy life. Every child should be able to take time for football, or volleyball, or whatever they like.” Cedrick Bizimana (17) and Claudia Kamanzi (15)
    “I want every child to have access to a good education, because it’s our right to have the opportunity to develop our talents through learning.” Claire Twagirihirwe (14) and Emmanuel Iradukunda (13)
    Children have a right to a standard of living that meets their needs. Gardens like this one help children have good nutrition for physical and mental development.” Elia Ufitimana (13) and Ester Uwase (14)
    “Babies can sleep peacefully on their mother’s backs and dream of their future when their families have good health care.” Cedrick Bizimana (17) and Claudia Kamanzi (15)
    “Participation and working together are important cultural values. That’s why once a month, everyone in Rwanda participates in ‘Umuganda’, our country’s community work day. We want to encourage our future children to feel proud of these values.” Aline Niyonkuru (17), Affisa Mukeshimana (16) and Claire Twagirihirwe (14)
    “Participation and working together are important cultural values. That’s why once a month, everyone in Rwanda participates in ‘Umuganda’, our country’s community work day. We want to encourage our future children to feel proud of these values.” Aline Niyonkuru (17), Affisa Mukeshimana (16) and Claire Twagirihirwe (14)
    “Our wish is for every child to use innovation and creativity to improve the lives of people in their community… like how Christine, Emeline and Theoneste are using these local materials to create toys for children to learn through play.” Aline Niyonkuru (17) and Francois D’Assise (17)
    “We have a responsibility to protect our environment and keep our schools and communities clean. Gakwaya told us that for his children to have a good future, he has to make sure he helps keep the planet healthy.” Aline Niyonkuru (17) and Francois D’Assise (17)
    “Women like Makarusanga Zuraika are so inspirational, because they work hard to build businesses and earn income for their families. Her success and entrepreneurship will create good lives for her children, and she can pass these values on to them.” Afissa Mukeshimana (16) and Jean Claude Nzeyimana (15)

  • 16 juvenile delinquents sit for PLE

    “Today, 16 juveniles held at Nyagatare Juvenile Prison will sit for Primary Leaving Examinations (P6),” reads RCS’ tweet.

    Through his twitter wall, the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General, Johnston Busingye reacted thanking the children for responding positively to the education programme. He pledged to follow them up for better transition.

    “The essential aim of our penitentiary system shall be reformation and social rehabilitation. Thanks to these juvenile offenders for responding positively to the education program. We will follow them up until we are sure they have made the transition,” reads Busingye’s tweet.

    According to RCS, a total of 22 inmates will sit for national examinations both in Ordinary and Advanced Level.

    Last year, 16 juveniles sat for national examination, including eleven from primary and five from Ordinary Level.

    According to the Rwanda Education Board (REB), 237,182 candidates from across the country, today started Primary Leaving Examinations.

    Juveniles pose for a photo as they depart to examination center
    State Minister in charge of Primary and Secondary Education in the ministry of Education, Isaac Munyakazi (L) and other officials distributing examination papers to students including juveniles
    Students and Juveniles start PLE

  • President Kagame attends peace, security forum in Senegal

    The forum is conducted under the theme ‘Current security challenges in Africa towards integrated solutions.”

    The forum brings together close to 400 participants from high-level regional and international political and military authorities, experts, academics from the African Union, the European Union and the United Nations and civil society.

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  • Kigali Rotarians join Kicukiro residents in tree planting drive

    Rotary Club branches that participated are Rotary Club of Mt. Jali, Doyen Club, Kigali-Virunga, Gasabo Club, Rotaract of SFB, KIE and Kigali City.

    The Rotarians said that planting trees is part of their action plan of supporting welfare of humanity.

    The Vice-president of Rotary Club in Rwanda, Masterjerb Birungi Paul said that they believe in the importance of trees in replenishing nature to serve humanity and pledged to continue planting more trees to enable health and wealth in the country.

    “We, Rotarians have joined Kicukiro residents to plant trees as part of our action plan; every year it is our target to plant trees. Particularly, the Rotary Club International President has requested every member to plant a tree this year. We also believe that trees are of great importance in human life,” he said.

    The Minister of Land and Forestry, Francine Tumushime told participants that planting trees and sustaining forestry should be part of their targets to attain the ideals of a safer environment.

    “As a people who want to live in a green country, we should note that this exercise does not cost us any money, it is a voluntarily activity. Everyone should understand the importance of trees and support the greening of Rwanda by planting them. Let’s take it as our responsibility and pant trees in our homes and surroundings,” she urged Kicukiro residents.

    Rwanda’s Rotary Club is encouraging all members to plant at least three trees this year.

    Each and every Rotary Club member is requested to plant at least one tree before the end of the year
    The event saw many different personalities, all supportive of Rotary Club's initiative
    Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million supportive ministries that bring positive and lasting solutions and change in their cities and abroad. Planting trees is one of the many solutions they bring
    The event left three thousand trees planted in Kicukiro district
    Minister of Lands and Forestry (Minilaf), Francine Tumushime
    Kicukiro District's Representatve, Dr Jeanne Nyirahabimana speaking at the event
    Rotary Club's Vice President in Rwanda, Masterjerb Birungi Paul explaining the vital importance of trees to the community

  • World biggest healthcare students’ conference to take place in Kigali

    With the theme ‘tackling the work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’, the conference will involve all stakeholders and shareholders at the same level on addressing various global issues such as climate change, high poverty levels, and lack of good health.

    The symposium will bring together healthcare students and professionals from all over the world to discuss and develop skills concerning health professions.

    Under the courtesy of University of Rwanda and Rwanda Pharmaceutical Students Association, Rwanda will be the first sub-Saharan African country to host the World Healthcare Students Symposium after unanimously winning the bid.

    The conference is hosting a Hackathon with new features and an important new connection that looks at the educational and technological aspect. The Hackathon will be held in conjunction with CAM-Tech Uganda, the healthcare industry’s premiere innovation programme.

    Hackathon participants, speakers and sponsors will be able to interact in the conference, which showcases some of the most advanced courses and technologies in medicine.

    Expected to attract over 100 Hackers, the sponsors and companies can pitch challenges to the Hackers to bring awareness to the cooperative approach of patient-centered care in order to optimize health outcomes when different health professionals and students collaborate.

    The World Healthcare Students Symposium is the world’s biggest student conference that provides a unique platform for delegates to learn, discuss and draw inspiration from eminent speakers, policy makers and renowned global health leaders through scientific, educational and cultural programs.

    The last 'World Healthcare Students’ Symposium' that took place in Macedonia

  • Five signs you need more money than you earn

    As much as no amount is truly enough, some are truly small.

    If you have any of the following problems, you need an income upgrade.

    {{You owe too much}}

    We’ve all had to borrow money at some point because we had to take care of something really pressing or stuff like that. However, there are levels to borrowing. You can’t borrow so much that you no longer have anything for yourself at the end of the day. If this is your story, you probably aren’t earning as much as you should.

    {{You can’t save}}

    A man or woman who can’t save is not ready to have a comfortable future. But you can’t blame everyone who doesn’t save because it’s not really their doing. Sometimes, the money just isn’t enough. Some earn money, but by the time they pay their bills, there’s nothing left. It shouldn’t be that way. If you don’t have enough to save, you must improve on your income.

    {{You’re always cutting your budget}}

    People cut their budget to meet up with most of their needs. But the thing about cutting budgets is that you end up not taking care of most things still. If you are in this type of situation, you must change that.

    {{You can’t keep up with payments}}

    Every other month, when bills come in, you have to defer them to another month because you can’t keep up with them this month, and by next month, you have more to take care of so you defer some more. You must change that.

    {{You dread emergency situations}}

    Emergency situations are things you don’t plan for. There’s no way you can meet up with them because you don’t have the means. Only those who have a proper savings culture can. So you gate the thought of one.

    No one should have to depend on a single source of income. People who don’t are the ones who are the happiest with their finances, because they don’t struggle. They always have another means to support their main hustle. If you don’t have a side hustle today, you should start one.

  • Rwandan students in South Korea pay medical insurance for 255 people in Gatsibo

    The act is the first of its kind in their contribution into the development of the country but expressed their commitment to extend support to other sectors like skills transfer focusing on teaching ICT to Rwandan youth and teachers as well as contributing to Girinka programme.

    Speaking at the event Friday in Gatsibo, the Acting Director of Rwandan Community Abroad in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Community, Jack Tutuba, thanked the students saying that the gesture shows that being part of the development of the country requires sacrifice and commitment.

    “Some people think that contributing to the country’s development requires huge resources. This is a good proof which shows outcomes from committed people. People should learn from these students who had no more resources than fundraising the money from their upkeep,” he said.

    Speaking at the event, former head of Rwandan community in South Korea, JamesNtaganda, said the community will keep extending their contribution into other sectors to support development of the country.

    The Gatsibo District vice-mayor in charge of Social Affairs, Mary Kantengwa thanked students saying that lives of beneficiaries will be better after receiving health insurance.

  • President Kagame, Elumelu to headline Young Entrepreneurship Day at Africa 2017 Forum

    The YED is a new addition to the Forum and will take place on the eve of Africa 2017, on the 7thDecember.

    It has been designed to connect some of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs and give them exposure to investors, incubators and accelerators as well as to partake in workshops that will give them the skills and tools to scale up their businesses.

    Both Kagame and Elumelu have been championing entrepreneurship and will be sharing their perspectives both from government and the private sector as well as engaging in an open platform with some of the upcoming leaders from across Africa

    Sitting on the advisory board of the YED are Issam Chleuh and Rebecca Enonchong, two of the foremost players in impact investing and in the technology space in Africa as well as Parminder Vir, CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation.

    Other speakers at the YED include Ben White of VC4Africa and Wale Ayeni from IFC Ventures, the venture capital wing of the World Bank’s private sector arm.

    Commenting on the YED, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr, whose ministry is organising the Africa 2017 programme alongside COMESA Regional Investment Agency, said that creating a pro-business environment for entrepreneurs to thrive is at the centre of her government’s policies.

    “Egypt has been at the forefront of making entrepreneurship work. With a bustling population of 90 million, 50% of which are below the age of 30 and tech savvy, Egypt is rightly staking a claim as one of the fastest growing entrepreneurial hubs in the world,”

    Africa 2017 has been earmarked as the biggest B2B and B2G gathering to take place in Africa this year. A number of heads of state have confirmed their attendance and there are 30 African investment promotion agencies and government delegations scheduled to attend.

    Alongside President Al Sisi of Egypt and President Kagame of Rwanda, the Presidents of Ivory Coast, Alassane Outtara will be in attendance as well as the President of Comoros, Azali Assoumani and the Prime Minister of Mozambique Carlos Agostinho do Rosário.

    Some of Africa’s biggest names from business will also be attending Africa 2017, with the aim to accelerate cross-border investments and partnerships.

    President Paul Kagame and and Tony Elumelu will be headlining the Young Entrepreneurship Day (YED) at the Africa 2017 Forum.

    {{Source:CNBCAfrica }}