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  • FDLR Shoot 6 UN Peacekeepers

    {{Six (MONUSCO) UN Peace Keepers in DRC have been seriously wounded after they fell in an ambush mounted by FDLR rebels.}}

    The Incident happened October 16, in Buganza Village between Nyamilima and Ishasha in Kivu North. The Peacekeepers had gone to rescue villagers attacked in an ambush.

    Five villagers killed were fish traders who carry their purchases on bicycles local sources said. They were killed on their way to lake Edward in Nyamilima. They fell into an ambush of suspected FDLR who shot them. All died on the spot.

    The MONUSCO peacekeepers on patrol, were alerted by the gun shots and hurried to the scene of the tragedy.

    It is said, the attackers opened fire on them. Local sources report there was an exchange of fire for about 30minutes. Six peacekeepers and an interpreter were wounded.

    All the wounded were evacuated to Goma for care.

    Bodies of the victims are still left on the road at the scene of crime.

    Families of the victims are afraid to retrieve the bodies of their parents, fearing they would be targeted by Rwandan rebels.

  • Rwanda May Sue UN Group of Experts

    {{Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs Minister Louise Mushikiwabo has told Metro in an interview that Rwanda may pursue legal action against a United Nations-appointed Group of Experts that has accused the country of stoking a military rebellion in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.}}

    Mushikiwabo said yesterday that the expert panel has been “hijacked” by the political agenda of its coordinator, Steven Hege, who has a long history of opposition to Rwanda government.

    Minister Mushikiwabo told Metro that Mr Hege used his extremist views to demolish Rwanda’s image.

    “Of course, Mr. Hege is entitled to his views as a private citizen. But his extremist views are now well known in Africa because of the platform he has been given by the United Nations.

    Referencing Hege’s call, in a 2010 issues paper, for ethnic minority groups to preference their economic and other interests in favor of the majority population, regardless of circumstance; according to perhaps the leading newspaper in East Africa, Hege’s writing that certain ethnic groups “must clear a higher bar of citizenship is central to racial ideology everywhere, whether in the form of anti-Semitism of the persecution of Japanese Americans in World War II.” Minister Mushikiwabo told Metro during an Interview.

    Minister Mushikiwabo noted, “the time has now come for the international community to know about the treatment being meted out to powerless countries like Rwanda through unjust, outdated and punitive international mechanisms such as the U.N. Group of Experts when it falls into the hands of individuals with a personal political agenda”.

  • Six New Envoys Present Credentials

    {{President Paul Kagame October 16, received credentials of six envoys accredited to the Republic of Rwanda, during a special accreditation ceremony organized at Urugwiro Village. }}

    The new envoys include that of Nigeria, who will be the first Nigerian envoy resident in Kigali, South Africa, South Korea, Italy, Ethiopia and India.

    Speaking to the Press after presenting their credentials, the new envoys expressed their commitment to strengthen the existing relationship between Rwanda and their respective countries.

    Ambassador Ayibakuro Peter Ogidi-Oke, the new Nigerian High Commissioner to Rwanda said his country shared a lot with Rwanda and that there were numerous experiences to share in order to boost progress in both countries.

    The new South African envoy to Rwanda, High Commissioner George Nkosinati Twala said that during his tour of duty, he will focus on taking the already cordial relationship between South Africa and Rwanda a step further:

    “South Africa and Rwanda are very similar in any way you look at it. We both have a dark and bright side. Rwanda’s recovery in such a short time is something that any nation in the world would like to learn from and South Africa is no exception.”

    Italian envoy, Stefano Antonio Dejak whose residence will be in Uganda said that with European economies facing problems, emerging economies like Rwanda will be the next investment destination and said he would play a role in interesting Italian investors to invest in Rwanda.

  • Woman Arrested Over Theft of Frw5Million

    {{Mukanyirigira Angelique 27, has been held by Police to help in the investigations of theft of over Frw5, 545, 000 from a shop in the commercial center in the city.}}

    Mukanyirigira a mother of four is said to have stolen the money from the shop located at Quartier Matheus in which she entered pretending to be a buyer.

    The shopkeeper Joseline Uwera said that Mukanyirigira in company of another woman identified as Gentille Dusabimana entered the shop pretending to be clients and later snatched Uwera’s Bag in which the money was kept.

    After snatching the bag, the two left immidiately and were later arrested near Centenary House. Dusabimana had already left in a commuter taxi.

    when asked where her colleague was, Mukanyirigira denied having been with anyone saying she was alone.

    Mukanyirigira is currently detained at Muhima Police post.

  • Residents of Nyakariro Sector Want Road Repaired

    {{Residents of Nyakariro sector in Rwamagana have expressed concern about bad roads that have dramatically affected their business performance.}}

    Residents say that cars which used to supply commodities no longer use Nyakariro roads which is currently impassable.

    They add that there are no better transport facilities from Nyakariro to Rwamagana adding that the bus that used to carry passengers no longer serves the region.

    “We want help to get new roads; our business activities are falling. Nyakariro roads used to help transport our commodities from Rwamagana” a resident told IGIHE.

    The District Mayor, Kubwimana Nehemie said the study of rehabilitating the road is under way.

    Kubbwimana revealed that activities of Nyakariro road rehabilitation are expected in the beginning of next year, (2013) and the study showed about Frw500 Million will be used to rehabilitate the road.

  • Rwanda might take Seat at UN Security Council

    {{The UN General Assembly votes Thursday, October 18, to elect five new non-permanent members to the Security Council, with Rwanda and Argentina widely expected to win seats.}}

    Buenos Aires and Kigali are essentially a lock to take their places on the 15-member council, as no other countries in their respective regions have declared any intention to contest for a spot on the UN Security Council.

    There is, however, competition in Asia — with South Korea leading the charge — and the so-called Western European and Others Group, in which Australia and Finland are the frontrunners over Luxembourg.

  • China donates to Inyange Girls School

    {{China built a 115m tarmac road that connects Inyange Girls School of Sciences to Kigali- Musanze highway meaning that the mutual cooperation between Rwanda and China has spread to individual schools.}}

    The school is located in Rulindo District, Northern Province.
    Headteacher Vital Nsengimana stated that before the construction of the passage to their school, the road was impassable during the rainy season which was risky to students and the people using it.

    The Chinese government constructed the school, stocked the computer lab with about 36 machines, given us text books, sports equipment and two volunteers who teach students Chinese language among others.

    It is expected that the best performing students in the school will be sponsored to study in the universities in China.

    Inyange Girls School of Science is a project under the frame work of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit in 2006.

    According to Chinese Ambassador Shu Zhan, said the construction of this school is part of the implementation of FOCAC 2006 Beijing summit declaration adding that these are the fruits of the summit.

  • Banana Plantation Destroyed over Family Dispute

    {{Safari Jean Baptiste, 35, is detained at Kaborondo police station over cutting down banana crops belonging to his neighbors.}}

    Residents said a group of people invaded their area and destroyed several crops especially banana plantations.

    One of the culprits identified as Jean Baptiste was arrested. He was said to be in disagreement with members of his family, who he said, sold land property when he was still in jail serving a sentence.

    Safari said he was revenging to family decision to sell off the land without his knowledge.

    “Five years ago Safari was jailed over using illegal drugs. When he was released he became aggressive with the family noting the fact that they have sold parcels of land when he was in prison” A neighbors told IGIHE.

    According to Rutayisire Theoneste, the Executive Secretary of Mukoyoyo Cell, it is not Safari only because most of these brutal acts are being conducted by people in different parts who use night hours to destroy banana plantations.

  • Man Kills Mother in Land Dispute

    {{Harerimana Etienne 21 was October 16, arrested in connection with the murderer of two persons in Mururu sector of Rusizi District.}}

    The suspect is accused of killing two family members including his own mother.

    The deceased were identified as his mother Nyiraneza Anasthasie, 72 and his niece Mfashingabo Jean Damascene, 18.

    Neighbors said Harerimana Etienne got into argument with family members over land disputes and cows which he claimed to help him access SACCO loans.

    Harerimana is currently detained by security organs in Rusizi District.

  • Obama Not Involved in Benghazi Security Decisions–Clinton

    {{U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has told CNN that she assumes responsibility for last month’s deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya.}}

    “I take responsibility” for what happened on September 11, Clinton said in an interview during a visit to Lima, Peru.

    She added: “I want to avoid some kind of political gotcha,” citing the Nov. 6 presidential election. She insisted President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden had not been involved in security decisions related to the consulate.

    The attacks on the Benghazi mission, and the Obama administration’s response to the violence, has become a contentious election issue and Clinton’s comments came a day before the second presidential debate between Obama and Republican opponent Mitt Romney.

    Romney has seized on the attack and said the death of Christopher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya, and three other Americans killed at the consulate reveal weakness in Obama’s foreign policy.

    Romney has accused the administration of not providing adequate security to American diplomats and misrepresenting the nature of the attack.

    Foreign policy has been considered a strength for Obama, who has been praised for the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and the withdrawal of troops from unpopular wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

    Congress has increased pressure on the State Department to release information about the attack. Obama and Clinton have both vowed a full investigation.

    “We can’t not engage,” Clinton told CNN. “We cannot retreat.”

    Clinton also sought to play down criticism that the administration initially linked the violence to deaths to a protest over an anti-Muslim film.

    There is always “confusion” after an attack, she said.

    {Reuters}