Militants of the group raided Kismatari village of the region on Sunday, killing three civilians and then proceeded to attack Morgo locality of the region overnight into Monday where they killed another civilian and wounded another, according to several security sources in the region.
On Saturday, the militants ambushed and killed a soldier of the Multinational Joint Task Force identified as Olivier Ngono.
The soldier was on board a motorcycle when the militants hiding in the bush in a place called Gogolom opened fire killing him and the motorcycle rider, an official in the region told Xinhua but asked not to be named.
The Boko Haram group has stepped up attacks on civilians and security personnel in the region during the last one week, according to security reports.
“The Security Council needs to do some deep thinking in helping Africa achieve lasting peace,” Zhang told a Security Council open debate convened by China on the theme “Peace and security in Africa: capacity-building for sustaining peace.”
Considering China’s own development experience, experience from China-Africa cooperation, and the historical lessons from all over the world, China believes that to help Africa achieve long-term stability, it is imperative to make sustained and increased investments, have long-term thinking, and build a strong foundation for Africa to strengthen its own development capacity and improve its resilience to external shocks, he said.
“In this regard, capacity building is the most crucial part,” Zhang noted.
The envoy urged support for African countries in strengthening governance capacity. “To enhance government capacity, we need to maintain the right direction and respect the independently chosen development pathway and social system by their peoples.”
There should be no political conditions attached to aid, nor should there be interference in internal affairs of African countries, or to replace the role of local governments, he said.
For post-conflict countries, Zhang emphasized the need to support the newly established governments in exercising state authority, instead of endless criticism and fault-finding, let alone attempt of “democratic transformation” and arbitrary use of sanctions for exerting pressure.
It is important to support African countries in improving security sectors’ capacity to perform their duties. Heeding the complaints of African countries, it is necessary to conduct comprehensive reviews of some of the peacekeeping operations deployed by UN in Africa, and reform practices that do not fit the situation on the ground, he said.
Arms embargoes imposed by the Security Council on countries such as Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have a negative impact on capacity building of security sectors in these countries, and need to be adjusted and lifted in time. The funding of the African Union-led peace operations has been a persistent difficulty, which calls for a solution, he said.
Zhang underscored the need to support African countries in improving their sustainable development capacities.
At present, the African continent is beset with economic, financial, food, energy and other challenges. These are related to a turbulent international situation, but the underlying cause is the unjust and unfair international economic order.
African countries have expressed strong wishes for the unfair treatment to end, and the international community has the obligation to support them by helping Africa industrialize, accelerate infrastructure modernization, achieve financial autonomy, and increase economic independence, he said.
“Developed countries should honor their commitments on climate financing as soon as possible, and make up for what they owed to Africa in history,” he stressed.
Zhang also called for efforts to support African countries in building a bigger talent pool. “The international community should help African countries train more talents based on the urgent needs in reconstruction and social and economic development. There is a particular need to encourage countries affected by conflict to enhance policy support and resource input for youth and children, and expand special assistance in development and education.”
Police identified the suspects as Abouba Nsengiyumva, 23, Jean Damascene Uwizeyimana, 21, and Martin Nkurikiyimfura, 18, who were arrested in Busasamana village, Byimana cell of Ndego sector.
“Acting on information provided by residents in Busasamana village that the trio had a house they had rented to use as a store for narcotics, Police first arrested the suspects and searched the said house where two sacks of cannabis weighing 10kgs of cannabis, were recovered,” said Superintendent (SP) Hamdun Twizeyimana, the Police spokesperson for the Eastern region
On their arrest, he added, the suspects revealed that they got the narcotics from their supplier, a Tanzanian national, through Akagera river l.
SP Twizeyimana thanked the resident, who reported the criminal act to facilitate the national efforts against drugs.
The suspects and exhibits were handed over to RIB at Ndego station for further investigations.
The Ministerial order No. 001/MoH/2019 of 04/03/2019 establishing the list of narcotic drugs and their categorization classifies cannabis in the category of “very severe narcotics.’’
Article 263 of law No 68/2018 of 30/08/2018 determining offenses and penalties in general states that any person, who unlawfully produces, transforms, transports, stores, gives to another or who sells narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, commits an offence.
Upon conviction for “very severe narcotics,” the offender faces between 20 years and life imprisonment, and a fine of between Rwf20 million and Rwf30 million.
FDLR is a terrorist group comprised of remnant masterminds of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi.
Recently, findings from an unvalidated report of UN Group of Experts dominated headlines of different international media houses. It was reported that the supposedly leaked report confirmed ‘solid evidences’ that Rwandan soldiers went to DRC to fight along with M23 rebel group.
Speaking to RFI, Minister Biruta said that Rwanda will react to the report once it is released.
Minister Biruta explained that he heard about the allegations where Rwanda is accused of having sent soldiers to DRC among other support.
The official said that the report would be problematic in case the experts confirm that they only saw Rwandan soldiers but fail to see FDLR combatants and report the collaboration between Congolese Army (FARDC) and FDLR.
The fact that drones said to have been deployed to monitor movements of Rwandan soldiers did not identify the rockets shelled on Rwandan territory at different times on 19th March, 3rd May and 10th June is also questionable.
It is said that the unvalidated report did not draw attention to hate speeches propagated by Congolese government, non-government organizations and Congolese people.
Minister Biruta revealed that FDLR is the root cause issues like M23 over continuously spreading genocide ideology.
The terrorist group continued to attack targeted groups of Congolese, triggering the establishment of more armed groups.
“There are over 130 armed groups present in eastern DRC but the group of experts only draw attention on one of them, make possible efforts to link it to Rwanda and assume that they have made a great discovery,” he said.
“The major and evident issue of concern which should have been detected is the existence of FDLR and its genocide ideology. It is like a doctor treating symptoms of a disease without drawing attention on causes,” added Minister Biruta.
The unvalidated report indicates that some members of Congo’s army have supported and fought alongside a coalition of armed groups including the FDLR.
Minister Biruta highlighted that Rwanda condemned the collaboration between FARDC and FDLR from the outset noting that there are evidences ignored by the experts and MONUSCO for the past 20 years.
“We want the international community and Congolese government to focus on the issue of FDLR and other groups threatening security in the region. All these groups harbouring genocide ideology and intentions to destabilize Rwanda’s security, want to finalize their Genocide plan as they say. This is our major concern,” he said.
“Whenever the problem is not solved with inaction of the international community and the Government of Congo, relations between Rwanda and DRC will continue to be affected,” added Minister Biruta.
He revealed that negotiations between both countries are ongoing where Rwanda requests DRC to find a solution for armed groups including M23 with which they signed peace accords in 2013 that were not implemented.
The prices will go into effect for two months from 8th August 2022.
The rise in fuel prices saw the cost of diesel increasing by Rwf104 from Rwf1503 while the price of petrol rose by Rwf149 from Rwf1460.
Speaking to RTV on Sunday, the Minister of Infrastructure, Dr. Ernest Nsabimana revealed that the prices would have gone much higher hadn’t it been the government’s subsidy program.
He said that government injected almost Rwf10 billion to subsidize prices.
Hadn’t it been the subsidy, the price of diesel would be set at Rwf1757, an increase by Rwf254 while a liter of petrol would be set at Rwf1767, an increase by Rwf307.
Minister Nsabimana said that fuel prices continued to rise owing to effects of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
At the onset of the war in February this year, a liter of diesel was set at US$0.57 and increased to US$0.97 in July.
Dr. Nsabimana said that the increase in price in countries with natural reserves went in parallel with the cost of transport and insurance but expressed optimism that they might reduce gradually.
He revealed that the rise will not affect the price of public transport.
Azerbaijan’s Presidency has revealed that Amb. Ntampaka presented his credentials and held talks with President Aliyev on Saturday.
During their discussions, Aliyev pointed out the need for the establishment of closer relations between the two countries both at the bilateral level and within the framework of international organizations, and touched upon the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Rwanda in the United Nations (UN) and the Non-Aligned Movement.
The head of state expressed his gratitude for the support of Azerbaijan in the extension of its chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement, as well as Rwanda’s support for the initiatives put forward by Azerbaijan as chair of the Movement, especially the efforts related to COVID-19.
President Aliyev said that the main goal of Azerbaijan’s efforts in this direction was the fair distribution of vaccines and the fight against vaccine discrimination.
Regarding bilateral relations, the head of state stressed the need for identifying new areas for cooperation and emphasized the importance of organizing reciprocal visits of delegations and business groups in this regard.
Amb.Ntampaka conveyed greetings of President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame to the head of state, and recalled his visit to Azerbaijan with respect.
The head of state expressed his gratitude for the greetings and asked the Ambassador to convey his greetings to the President of Rwanda.
The Ambassador also expressed confidence that extensive contacts would be established with relevant agencies of Azerbaijan in order to expand relations between the two countries
Since 2017, Azerbaijan’s interests in Rwanda are represented by its ambassador with residence in Ethiopia.
The decision announced through a statement released by RURA on Sunday 7th August 2022 is part of ongoing efforts to address transport problems in the city.
Volcano joins other public transport companies licensed to operate in Kigali City since 2013. These include Royal Express, KBS and RFTC.
According to the statement, Volcano will operate in the following routes effective from 8th August 2022:
Remera Bus Terminal – Town
Remera Bus Terminal – Special Economic Zone (Masoro)
Remera Bus Terminal – Bwerankori
Remera Bus Terminal – Nyabugogo
Remera Bus Terminal- Busanza
Rubilizi Bus Terminal- Nyabugogo
Volcano has been transporting passengers upcountry particularly to districts of Southern Province including Muhanga, Nyanza and Huye.
RURA takes the decision following complaints of passengers using public transport who decried poor services over long queues and delays of buses.
Kigali City says that the issue emanates from the shortage of public buses.
Lior Hayat, head of Israel’s National Public Diplomacy Directorate, said in a statement that the cease-fire would take effect at 11:30 p.m. local time (2030 GMT).
“If the cease-fire is violated, Israel reserves the right to respond forcefully,” Hayat added.
Israel also thanked Egypt for mediating the cease-fire.
Starting Friday, Israel unleashed a series of airstrikes targeting PIJ sites in Gaza, killing at least 43 people including 15 children, according to the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza.
In response, the PIJ and other militants in Gaza fired more than 950 rockets at cities in southern and central Israel, causing no fatalities.
The incident took place in Gahabwa Village, Muyange Cell of Nyabitekeri Sector in Nyamasheke District on 6th June 2022.
Rutebuka who lived in a kitchen of his nephew worked as a night sentry sentinel for a resident and took care of his pigs in the daylight.
The old man with estranged relationship lived alone. His three wives died at different times and divorced with the fourth one over disputes.
Rutebuka died four days before reporting himself to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) which had summoned him for interrogation.
Rutebuka was summoned following a case filed by his former wife who accused him of duping her to sell her farmlands so that they can get legally married.
The woman claimed that the man refused to get married legally after they had spent all the money.
The Executive Secretary of Nyabitekeri Sector, Aphrodis Mudahigwa has told IGIHE that security officials and RIB rushed to the scene after learning about the incident and took the body to Bushenge Hospital.
He urged residents to provide information on time so that people struggling with life can be counseled to foil their intentions of taking own lives.
The old man was buried in the evening of Sunday 7th August 2022 following an autopsy report.
