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Rwanda
Rwanda is a small, landlocked country in Central Africa with a population of around 13 million.
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Why the DR Congo sued Apple over 'conflict minerals'
Local communities affected by illicit mining explore the potential ramifications of a victory against the US tech giant.
AfricaLink News December 16, 2024
Mayotte cyclone toll will remains unknown+++Rwanda-DRC talks collapse+++ECOWAS gives military leaders more time to stay
Congo and Rwanda say Angola peace talks canceled
The Congolese army has been fighting M23 rebels for the past three years in the east of the country.
F1: Max Verstappen to work with junior drivers in Rwanda
The Dutch driver was given a community service order for swearing during a press conference in Singapore.
How Rwanda's capital became Africa's cleanest city
Mandatory community cleaning and cooperatives of women help keep the rubbish off Kigali's street.
Rwanda plans church tax to stop 'rogue' pastors
Amid a crackdown, President Paul Kagame has accused some churches of squeezing "the last penny from poor Rwandans."
Why Rwanda is proposing a tax on churches and mosques
Rwanda plans to tax churches and mosques as part of a strict new regulatory model. How effective will it be?
Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle
Changing the LGBTQI+ narrative in Nigeria, encouraging tourism in Rwanda and Nairobi’s street food.
Rwanda begins Marburg vaccine trials
The east African country is battling to stop the spread of the Marburg virus that has caused 12 deaths.
Rwanda tests Marburg vaccines, therapies amid outbreak
Rwanda is rolling out vaccine and therapeutic trials to treat Marburg disease as the country battles an outbreak.
DR Congo conflict: Why is the cease-fire not holding?
Civilians are trapped in a violent spiral involving M23 rebels, SADC troops and other militia groups.
Rwanda's bold move: Separating state and religion
During President Kagame's recent inauguration, religious prayers were notably absent, unlike previous ceremonies. His government has clashed with religious institutions, shutting down over 6,000 churches and 150 mosques for not meeting standards. Should other African nations follow Rwanda's lead in separating state and religion? Josey Mahachi talks to Dr Rev Peter Odanga and DW's Alex Ngarambe.
Into Rwanda's emerging breakdance scene
Local breakdance enthusiasts in Rwanda, Amani Mahoro and Alex Ssebaggala, have given the sport a leg up.
The 77 Percent - Creative Industries in Africa
This week, The 77 Percent features creatives from across the continent.
Rwanda's Kagame sworn in for 4th presidential term
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been inaugurated for another five years after winning the July election.
Who are the new arrivals in eastern Congo?
Reports suggest women and children from Rwanda have been resettled in eastern Congo, with support from M23 rebels.
Congo-Rwanda cease-fire: A lasting peace effort?
A cease-fire beginning on August 4 has been reached between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.
Human rights not top priority in Rwanda, but hopes remain
Rwanda's evolution after the 1994 genocide may inspire observers. But human rights are still not of major concern today.
AfricaLink News: 17 July 2024
UK announces alternative to scrapped Rwanda deportation plan +++ Guinea lawyers strike over crackdown on dissent
Rwanda's Paul Kagame: A controversial, polarizing strongman
Three decades on, Rwandan President Paul Kagame remains a divisive leader.
Rwanda: President Kagame reelected with 99% — early results
Projected results from the election commission after polls closed in Rwanda put incumbent Paul Kagame on 99.15% support.
Rwanda unscathed in failed UK migration deal
Though a deportation deal with the UK has been scrapped, Rwanda looks set to deposit another $307 million into the bank.
Rwanda's 2024 Election - What's at stake?
We speak to Phil Clark, international politics professor, Martin Oloo, political analyst, and DW reporter Alex Ngarambe.
How free and fair will Rwanda's upcoming election be?
Paul Kagame has been Rwanda's leader since 1994, when the country's genocide ended.
Rwanda votes: Is Paul Kagame's power in check?
President Paul Kagame has ruled with an iron fist for 24 years and he is widely expected to be reelected once again.
Africa's urbanization drive relies on smart cities
Africa is leading global population growth, with high fertility and decreasing child mortality rates fueling the rise.
UK's Starmer says Rwanda deportation plan 'dead and buried'
New British PM Keir Starmer said he is scrapping a scheme to deport asylum seekers to the central African country.
AfricaLink News: 24 June 2024
Russis links terrorism to shootings in Dagestan region +++ One dead in stampede at Kenyan election rally for President Kagame
Kagame backs opposition ban as Rwanda election nears
The president defended the central African nation's democratic record as campaigning for next month's vote got underway.
Rwanda: Are the upcoming elections just for show?
Rwandans will next month choose between three presidential candidates, including current President Paul Kagame.
Tattoos — or why pain is a part of Black inclusion
In Africa, tattoos have a rich history steeped in bravery, courage and social standing.
Mushroom farming flourishes in Rwanda
Mushroom cultivation is low-cost and sustainable. We visit a farm in Rwanda.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
Understanding jellyfish and celebrating oysters! And how mushrooms are boosting livelihoods in Rwanda.
UK: Civil servants appeal Rwanda law as 66 migrants rescued
Senior civil servants have mounted a legal appeal against the government's controversial Rwanda deportation legislation.
UK sends voluntary asylum-seeker to Rwanda: reports
Britain has sent the first asylum-seeker who application was denied to Rwanda through a voluntary scheme.
AfricaLink on Air — 29 April 2024
Togo votes in key parliament ballot after divisive reform+++DR Congo to impose death penalty for mineral plundering
Congo President Tshisekedi: 'I want to give peace a chance'
Felix Tshisekedi spoke with DW about Congo-Rwanda relations, Congo's first female PM and German business opportunities.
Afrimaxx- Modern African Lifestyle
The most curious reports on Afrimaxx coming from Nigeria, Rwanda, Ghana, Senegal and Namibia.
AfricaLink on Air — 23 April 2024
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency ZiG did not meet expectations +++ UK Rwanda migrant deal
Rwanda explained: From politics to human rights to migration
Rwanda is "pleased" about the UK planning to send irregular asylum seekers. But many are concerned about the policy.
Disabled athletes in Africa changing the game
Not only are these athletes passionate about their sports, but they are changing perceptions of what they can do.
Rwanda plan: UK Parliament passes migrant deportation bill
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government has already chartered commercial jets.
Genocide: Rwanda's village of reconciliation and unity
In the Rwandan village of Mbyo, Tutsi who survived the genocide now live together with rehabilitated Hutu perpetrators.
AfricaLink on Air — 08 April 2024
Rwanda marks 30 years since genocide against the Tusti
Kagame: 'Rwanda's tragedy is a warning'
Survivors and political leaders gathered to commemorate 30 years since the 1994 genocide, which claimed 800,000 lives.
Rwanda marks 30 years since 1994 genocide of Tutsis
April 7 marks three decades since nearly 1 million Tutsi and moderate Hutus were killed in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
How the Rwandan genocide unfolded
On April 7, 1994, Hutu extremists unleashed a campaign of mass killings that claimed the lives of some 800,000 people.
Colonial roots of the genocide in Rwanda
In April 1994, the parents of two-year-old Samuel Ishimwe were murdered in Rwanda.
Survivors remember Rwanda's 1994 genocide
Chantal Uwanyirigira took DW to the Nyamata memorial, her former church and the site of one of the massacres.
Rwanda genocide: A complex return home after doing time
The people who committed genocide in Rwanda have now been released. What is this process of returning home like?
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