Rwanda this week (Dec 9) co-hosted the annual Anti-Corruption Excellence Award summit to celebrate and encourage successes against graft, including at home. Transparency International ranks Rwanda as the fourth-least corrupt country in Africa, behind the Seychelles, Botswana, and Cabo Verde. Eugene Uwimana reports from Kigali
Qatar’s ACE awards initiative celebrates efforts for corruption-free societies
Most of the 123 are young Africans who were detained in Libya on their way to Europe
Rwandan President Paul Kagame dismisses allegations he orders institutions to manipulate poverty data to show the world that people are not poor
Tensions between Rwanda and Uganda are on the rise, with Rwanda accusing its neighbor of hosting terrorist groups and torturing Rwandan nationals. The countries signed a memorandum of understanding last month to improve relations, but observers are skeptical the agreement will improve things. Eugene Uwimana has the story from Kigali.
The talks build on a memorandum of understanding that was signed in Angola one month ago to end the dispute that prompted both countries to accuse the other of spying, political assassinations and meddling
Government figures show conservation efforts are boosting tourism revenue
Some Rwandans who used to be wildlife poachers have turned into conservationists. For VOA, reporter Eugene Uwimana has more from the Gorilla Guardians Village, located near Volcanoes National Park in Northern Rwanda
But President Paul Kagame dismisses allegations he orders institutions to manipulate data to show the world Rwandans are not poor
President Paul Kagame introduces campaign to phase out fuel-powered cycles
Witnesses say fears of the Ebola virus have brought border traffic between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to a virtual standstill. Long lines and lengthy delays at the border crossings have left many traders frustrated. But officials say health checks are necessary to stop the spread of the deadly virus. Eugene Uwimana was at the border and has the story.
Long lines and lengthy delays at the border crossings have left many traders frustrated, but officials say health checks are necessary to stop the spread of the deadly virus
A young Rwandan woman, who is an albino, has appeared in a music video that has attracted widespread attention and has helped alleviate the fears and stigma attached to albinos in Africa. Claudine Mukarusine has described the video as a spark of light in a life filled with discrimination and fear. Eugene UWIMANA has more from Kayonza, Eastern Rwanda.
Twenty-five years have passed since the Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of an estimated 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus. As part of the long journey to reconciliation, an aid group established four model villages where genocide victims and perpetrators live side-by-side as neighbors and even friends. Eugene Uwimana has this report from Bugesera, Rwanda.
