Veronica Mueni Nduva took the oath of office as the new EAC Secretary General – the first woman to hold the position – on Friday in South Sudan.

She was sworn in during an extraordinary meeting of the EAC Heads of State.

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Participants include Ethiopian Mare Dibaba, the 2015 Women's World Marathon Champion, and her cousin Adelaidlew Mamo, who finished second in the 2023 Seville Marathon.

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The #Rwanda Athletes Federation (RAF) has announced that the 19th Kigali International Peace Marathon (KIPM) will feature some of the world's top athletes, with Kenya and Ethiopia dominating the international lineup.

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The University of Rwanda’s African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) has secured a grant for its project “IoT and AI Applied Research Result Commercialization Through Incubation Hub” amidst stiff competition.

African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things || University of Rwanda

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WATCH: A karateka student at Lycée de Kigali shows off his skills during the school's golden jubilee celebration on Saturday.

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MILESTONE: Lycée de Kigali secondary school marked on Saturday its golden jubilee at a ceremony that attracted current and former students, parents, government officials, and Catholic Church leaders – including Antoine Cardinal Kambanda.

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Rwf100 billion loan to help upgrade roads and bridges in #Rwanda 's disaster hit regions

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Donald Kaberuka, Chairman and Managing Partner of Southbridge Group, has said that Africa must find ways to end the cycle of foreign aid and debt.

Here's what to know.

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Senator George Mupenzi, whose resignation was announced by Parliament on Friday, stepped down from his legislative position following an incident involving drink-driving, according to reliable sources.

The incident reportedly occurred on June 5.

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The Kigali International Peace Marathon's evolution mirrors that of #Rwanda itself – a journey marked by progress, unity, and hope for a brighter future.

✍️🏽: Hamza Nkuutu

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HAPPENING: First Lady Jeannette #Kagame joins young people at Intare Arena for this year's 'Igihango cy'Urungano' forum to commemorate the youth who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

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JUST IN: First Lady Jeannette #Kagame has arrived at Intare Arena, joining young people from across the country and officials for 'Igihango cy’Urungano' – an annual forum that commemorates the youth who were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

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'Africa must end a cycle of aid and debt. It is the only way to get long-term macro stability which will lead to economic growth and prosperity.' ~Donald Kaberuka

#NBR60 The Evolving Role of Central Banks.

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Rwanda’s U18 basketball teams (boys and girls) are in Kampala where they will take part in the FIBA Zone V Championships scheduled for June 9-14 at Lugogo Indoor Stadium in the Ugandan capital

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#Rwanda ’s U18 basketball teams (boys and girls) have arrived in Kampala for the FIBA Zone V Championships from June 9-14 at Lugogo Indoor Stadium.

The teams left Kigali International Airport on Friday night, June 7, aboard RwandaAir.

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Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has urged the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) and financial institutions to enhance their regulatory measures against emerging risks such as cybercrimes and money laundering.

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Defence minister Juvénal Marizamunda urged graduating senior officers to serve with honour and uphold justice they completed their one-year course at the RDF Staff and Senior Command College in Nyakinama, Musanze District, on Friday.

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PHOTOS:First Lady Jeannette #Kagame presides over Green Hills Academy's Indatwabigwi graduation ceremony

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President #Kagame urged on Friday graduates from the Kigali-based African Leadership University (ALU) to take responsibility for Africa's future.

'We need to take responsibility for what belongs to us and have a sense of urgency in doing so.'

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Looking for movie recommendations for the weekend? Check out the latest must-see films featured by The New Times.

From thrilling blockbusters to heartfelt dramas, there's something for everyone.

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