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African Students Flock to Zhejiang's E-commerce Vocational Schools

Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, particularly for e-commerce programs, as exemplified by Jinhua University's enrollment of Rwandan students and Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College's Morocco campus; this collaboration fosters economic deve...

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Kagame Urges Rwandan Ministers to Prioritize Resource Mobilization

On December 23, 2024, Rwandan President Paul Kagame urged newly appointed ministers, including those in sports and finance, to prioritize resource mobilization over relying on limited state funds, emphasizing that responsibility includes securing necessary resources.

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Rwanda's F1 Bid: A Showcase or 'Sportswashing'?

From December 9-13, 2023, Kigali hosted the FIA awards ceremony, including Max Verstappen receiving his trophy from President Kagame; this event is part of Rwanda's bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026, despite accusations of 'sportswashing'.

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Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak

Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.

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Luanda Summit Addresses Eastern DRC Conflict"

In Luanda, Angola hosted a tripartite summit between Angola, DRC, and Rwanda (without Rwanda's president) to address the eastern DRC conflict, focusing on M23 disarmament and cantonment, facilitated by former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and building on previous ministerial meetings.

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Congo-Rwanda Peace Talks Collapse, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict

Peace talks between Congo and Rwanda collapsed Sunday due to Rwanda's demand for direct talks with M23 rebels, which Congo refused, jeopardizing a fragile truce and raising concerns about renewed conflict escalation in the already volatile eastern Congo, displacing over 7 million people.

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DRC Sues Apple Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals from Eastern DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium in September 2023, accusing the company of using conflict minerals mined in eastern DRC by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, allegations Apple denies, triggering a major legal and geopolitical dispu...

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AI-Powered Payment System Improves Rwandan Mountain Gorilla Welfare

A Rwandan trial uses sensors and AI to create a "person-to-animal-to-person" payment system for 19 mountain gorillas, connecting their needs (e.g., snare removal) with human caregivers who receive payment for completing the tasks, with plans to expand nationwide next year.

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UN Renews MONUSCO Mandate Amidst DRC Conflict

The UN Security Council unanimously renewed MONUSCO's mandate in the DRC for one year on December 20th, 2023, following a resolution proposed by France and Sierra Leone, amidst concerns over the M23's territorial gains and calls for regional cooperation to address armed groups.

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Congo Accuses Apple of Using Conflict Minerals

The Congolese government filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium, alleging that minerals pillaged by armed groups in eastern Congo, including 15 percent of global tantalum from the Rubaya region, are used in Apple products, accusing Apple of laundering stolen goods and deceptiv...

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Rwanda to Implement Payments for Ecosystem Services to Protect Hydropower Plants

Rwanda's Water Resources Board plans to implement a Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) model in the Giciye River catchment to protect three hydropower plants (Giciye I, II, and III, totaling 17.8MW capacity) from flooding caused by land degradation, engaging the private sector and NGOs to incenti...

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Eastern Congo Fighting Intensifies Ahead of Peace Talks

Renewed clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels in North Kivu, Congo, have killed 12 civilians this week according to the Congolese army, despite an August ceasefire, ahead of peace talks between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Angola on Sunday.

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