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From the kitchen to the volcanoes. Posted by kigaliwire on Nov 7th, 2009 and filed under Features, Photos.

Rwanda: Will the truce hold?

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago

Fifteen years after the genocide that killed a million people, Rwanda's warring tribes have reached a truce. But will it hold? Here, the world's leading writer on Rwanda meets the killers, the survivors, and the man bringing them together When I began visiting Rwanda, in 1995, a year after the genocide, the country was still pretty well annihilated: blood-sodden and pillaged, with bands of orphans...

Munyurangabo, film by Lee Isaac Chung

ricklibrarian (Free subscription) | yesterday

At this point, much has been written about the genocide in Rwanda, yet it is hard for outsiders to imagine and understand. With the bloodbath past, we hope that progress toward peace and reconciliation is being made, and we turn our attention elsewhere. Perhaps there is progress. How else could a film like Munyurangabo be made.? The story of the film is almost as good as the story in the film. Lee...

KCC Moves to Resolve Land Disputes

All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

As part of its proactive approach to solve the outstanding backlog of unsolved land disputes in the districts under its jurisdiction, Kigali City Council (KCC) on Wednesday publicly quizzed authorities of Kicukiro District on several cases it had failed to solve.

EAC Revenue Chiefs, Examine Common Challenges

All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

The five East African Community (EAC) partner states' revenue heads yesterday met in Kigali, to seek solutions on some issues affecting the tax bodies.

Lady Cranes Coach Cries Foul in Rwanda

All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

UGANDA'S U-20 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali tomorrow has been shifted to a yet undisclosed venue sparking off a protest from the coach Majidah Nantanda.

Greens fight for rights in Kagame's Rwanda

Indybay newswire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Rwandan security operatives and police broke up the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda's attempt to convene in Kigali, Rwanda on 10.30.2009. I reported this on several blogs and on the OpEdNews, and notified KPFA Radio 94.1FM-Berkeley, which called me on 10.01.2009, with this result. Unfortunately they were not able to reach interim Rwanda Green Party leader Frank Habineza, but Frank can be heard in...

East Africa: Human Right Commissioners Call for EAC Bill of Rights

All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

The Eastern African Commissioners on human rights met in Kigali to discuss measures that would enhance human rights in the region. The also gave their views on a bill of rights that would enable member states to operate on uniform way of addressing human rights.

Interests and Bonuses to Encourage Saving

All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

Bank of Kigali (BK) is doing its bit to promote saving by offering three savings schemes.

Blue Launches Cashxpress in Rwanda

All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

Blue cashXpress, yet another innovative business arm of Blue Financial Services (BFS), has been launched recently in Kigali, Rwanda. The pioneering product offers cash on the spot and was conceptualised and developed to meet the ever-changing needs of clients.

Zambia Arrive Next Wednesday

All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

THE Copper Bullets of Zambia arrive in Kigali next Wednesday, three days before their decisive 2010 Africa Nations Cup (CAN) qualifier against Amavubi Stars at Amahoro stadium.

Kigali Serena Hotel Gets Facelift

All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

Kigali Serena Hotel Kigali, which has been undergoing extension and refurbishment, has finished the first phase of the project.

Kabandana Denied Bail Appeal

All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

Kigali's High Court seating in Nyamirambo has thrown out a bail appeal by the former Director General of Rwanda Institute of Administration and Management (Riam), Marc Kabandana.

Six Days to Go

All Africa (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

RWANDA'S Football federation, Ferwafa has cancelled an exhibition match between APR and Rayon Sport on November 10, the day when the trophy arrives in Kigali.

Sierra Leone Special Court transfers key prisoners to Rwanda

People Daily (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

Eight persons convicted of war crimes by the Special Court for Sierra Leone were transferred to Rwanda over the weekend to begin serving their sentences. Amid tight security, the eight men were flown by helicopter from the special court compound to Freetown International Airport, where they boarded a UN-chartered plane for Kigali, Rwanda, the court said on Monday. The plane departed at 3:50 p. m. local...

• Eight Men Found Guilty of War Crimes Transferred to Rwanda - All Africa