US backs UN move to use drones in DR Congo

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 09:23

The US said that it supports the move at the UN to use drones in countries having peacekeeping missions, particular in the case of DR Congo.

Australia, Rwanda, S Korea win non-permanent seats at UNSC

Last Updated: Thursday, October 18, 2012, 23:54

Australia, Rwanda and South Korea are among the five nations that were elected as the new non-permanent members of the powerful UN Security Council, replacing India, Colombia, Germany, Portugal and South Africa.

Congo wants UN force to `neutralise` rebels

Last Updated: Saturday, September 1, 2012, 13:55

Congo said it wants the UN peacekeeping force to protect the tense and porous border with neighbouring Rwanda.

Chelsea seal Moses signing

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 13:09

Chelsea have finalised the signing of winger Victor Moses from Wigan after the Nigeria international passed a medical test and agreed on personal terms Friday.

Congo President accuses Rwanda of backing rebels

Last Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012, 00:08

Congo`s President Joseph Kabila said that the government will probe accusations that Uganda may also be backing the M23 rebellion in the east.

Synergy bags $10 mn project for townships in Rwanda

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 10:42

Out of the three projects, two townships will be developed in 250 acres and 157 acres respectively.

Airtel to invest $100 mn in Rwanda; to launch 3G next qtr

Last Updated: Sunday, May 27, 2012, 16:47

The company said it would also be bringing in partners like IBM and Ericsson to set up and manage world-class facilities in the country.

Genocide trial to be held in Rwanda for first time

Last Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012, 14:12

The Tanzania-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda approved the transfer of Jean Uwinkindi, a pastor.

US woman accused in genocide case is released

Last Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012, 14:02

Beatrice Munyenyezi walked free on Thursday for the first time since her indictment in June 2010.

Airtel launches mobile services in Rwanda

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 21:52

Bharti Airtel on Friday announced the launch of its operations in Rwanda, bolstering the telecom giant's footprint in Eastern Africa.

Blast in northern Rwanda kills one

Last Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 14:20

Rwanda`s capital was hit by a string of grenade attacks in 2010, which the government blamed on two high-ranking Army officers.

Bharti Airtel jumps 2% on bourses

Last Updated: Friday, September 9, 2011, 11:59

Shares of the country's largest telecom operator, Bharti airtel, surged by as much as 2 percent in morning trade on the bourses Friday after the company announced that it has bagged 2G and 3G licences in Rwanda.