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According to media reports; Vice President Mutale Nalumango, who received the relief maize at the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) sheds in Lusaka, emphasized the immediate and significant impact this donation will have on alleviating hunger thereby providing relief to those in need.

She highlighted that the maize will help food-insecure households in the affected districts to get access to sustenance, bringing hope to families struggling during this emergency.

Nalumango noted that this donation symbolizes a bond of friendship between Zambia and Rwanda, signifying Rwanda’s commitment to standing with Zambia during times of crisis.

She expressed gratitude to the Rwandan government, saying that such solidarity reinforces Zambia’s belief in the strength of international cooperation.

“Let us remember the importance of unity in times of crisis. Let us continue to support one another and work together to build a future where no one goes hungry or feels abandoned during their time of need,” Nalumango said.

Rwandan High Commissioner to Zambia, Emmanuel Bugingo expressed confidence that the donation will significantly aid the most affected Zambian families and assured of Rwanda’s continuous support whenever possible.

Rwanda’s Foreign Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, also said through his X handle that the donation is part of Rwanda’s tradition of intra-African solidarity.

Rwanda and Zambia maintain a strong relationship and cooperation in various sectors, including taxation, immigration, health, agriculture, investment promotion, fishing, and livestock farming.

Vice President Mutale Nalumango, who received the relief maize at the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) sheds in Lusaka.

Nalumango noted that this donation symbolizes a bond of friendship between Zambia and Rwanda.

Rwandan High Commissioner to Zambia, Emmanuel Bugingo assured of Rwanda’s continuous support whenever possible.

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The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi advised that discontent towards the government can be expressed in different ways without necessarily engaging in violence.

'To confront government, you don’t have to copy what Kenyans have done. There are other civilized ways of expressing your dissatisfaction without losing blood,' he said.

Baryomunsi was addressing university students during the launch of student programme season 4 in Kampala organized by the Centre for Constitutional Guidance on Thursday July 18, 2024.

He advised Ugandans especially the young people to use other means to express themselves but within the law.

'Assemblies, processions and demonstrations are guided by the law, yes they can demonstrate provided they comply with what the law requires,' he said.

The call by the Minister comes at a time when hundreds youths are planning a demonstration by marching from Railway grounds in the city centre to parliament on July 23, 2024.

The youths say, they want to express their discontent over rampant corruption in several government institutions including the Parliament of Uganda.

Under article 29(1) (d) of the Ugandan constitution, every person has a right to the freedom of assembly and to demonstrate together with others peacefully and unarmed.

However, Baryomunsi says that his government will not sit back and watch if the planned demonstrations turn violent.

'We shall not look on if we see you trying to burn down the Parliament or causing unrest on the street,' he warned.

The Kenyan youth in recent days brought President William Ruto’s government to its knees, prompting him to fire his entire cabinet following riots over high taxes.

Uganda’s Minister for ICT and National Guidance Dr Chris Baryomunsi has advised Ugandans that discontent towards his government can be expressed without necessarily engaging in violence.

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Ruto re-appointed the ministers of interior, defence, environment and lands and changed the portfolios of two other ministers.

They are Kithure Kindiki (Interior), Aden Duale (Defence), Soipan Tuya (Environment) and Zacharia Njeru (Lands). Alice Wahome has been moved to Public Works while Davis Chirchir takes over the Roads docket.

Ruto mentioned that further consultations are ongoing, with more nominations to come.

“I will be issuing next week a clear roadmap on the assignment that the new cabinet is going to have, with clear timelines and deliverables,” Ruto said.

He acknowledged recent challenges to Kenya’s democratic integrity, citing Gen Z-led protests as a moment for reflection and renewal.

These protests, driven by dissatisfaction with governance, development, economic management, and national finances, have tested the nation.

The President emphasized the government’s commitment to meeting the people’s aspirations and serving with efficiency and integrity. He expressed optimism about Kenya’s ability to recover from the current crisis, which stems from multiple complex factors.

Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday named a new government meant to respond to the grievances of young protesters.

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This is through the UNESCO Program “Our Right Our Lives Our Future', aimed at supporting the country to deliver comprehensive sexuality education for adolescents and young people in Sub-Saharan Africa

The program helps young people to access information about Sexual reproductive health, combat and prevent unwanted pregnancies, Gender-Based violence (GBV) and HIV/AIDS.

The study began on June 14th , 2024, and will end in August. It is being conducted in secondary schools and institutions involved in combating and preventing Gender-Based Violence(GBV) and teenage pregnancies.

The research is being conducted across all four provinces of Rwanda and in the City of Kigali.

Currently, the research is being conducted in selected thirty (30) secondary schools and Institutions (Private and Public) dealing with Gender Based Violence (GBV).

Some of the selected secondary schools where the research was conducted include; Saint Joseph Secondary School (ESSJT) and Groupe Scholaire Saint Vincent Palloti Gikondo.

Rafiki Justin Nsengimana, the Executive Director of Happy Family Rwanda Organization (HFRO), says that the Objective of this initiative is to understand the factors that contribute on Teenage Pregnancies and Details related to GBV Cases in Rwanda.

He says that 'the Information from this research will be used to respond on preventing and reducing GBV Cases and Teenage Pregnancies in Rwanda'.

Chanceline UWIMPAYE, a student of Saint Joseph Secondary School is one of the participants providing information in this research. She shares a view that youth should be content with their lives to avoid temptations that could lead to unwanted pregnancies.
“We should learn to be satisfied with what we have as this will help us to avoid temptations. It will also help us to continue our education without interruption. because when someone becomes a parent at a young age they are not prepared for it, this leads to the failure and sometimes dropping out of the school' she said.

Richard MUSENGIMANA, Other student at Saint Joseph, observes that the role of parents in discussing reproductive health with their childrens reflects the dominant importance as it helps to reduce unwanted pregnancies.

And what can help us to reduce such teenage unwanted pregnancies is that 'The parents have to talk to their children about Sexual Reproductive Health and not to be afraid to tell them the truth about their lives because many parents have a habit to avoid this conversation', he noted.

Promise Divine IGISUBIZO from Saint Vincent Palloti Gikondo reflected on how this research would help her and other students.

She says that “This research helped me to understand the sex education and the importance of self-control with my purpose to encourage my friends to abstain', she said.

In addition to this initiative, Happy Family Rwanda Organization(HFRO) also provides trainings to the youth through various projects, such as radio drama named 'UMUZI', which conceits on Radio Rwanda (RBA)every Monday at 20;45 PM, and other social media Platforms like Twitter and YouTube as well as recreation and poetry writing competitions.

Happy Family Rwanda Organization has conducted Research in Different Provinces and the City of Kigali, working with over 1,201 students.

The program helps young people to access information about Sexual reproductive health, combat and prevent unwanted pregnancies, Gender-Based violence (GBV) and HIV/AIDS.

Happy Family Rwanda Organization has launched study on GBV and Teenage Pregnancies.

The study is being conducted in secondary schools and institutions involved in combating and preventing Gender-Based Violence(GBV) and teenage pregnancies.

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Alex Hua Tian, 34, is making the final preparations for his fourth Olympic Games at Pinfold Stables near Manchester Airport. Chocs, Chicko, and Stig have all been qualified for the Games, and he finally made the hard decision to choose one as his first choice.

“I’m really, really excited to say that Chocs is my first choice,” said the Hangzhou Asian Games champion. “He’s a horse that I’ve been partners with for seven years now since 2017. He is supremely talented. He’s probably the best horse I’ve ever sat on in my life. And if we can keep him fit and healthy between now and Paris, I’m really, really excited. He’s the type of horse that, as a rider, you dream to have at Olympic Games.”

Hua was the youngest eventing rider to compete at the Olympics when he competed at the Beijing Games in 2008. He missed the London Games but made appearances at both the Rio and Tokyo Games.

“It’s a big difference actually because this is my first Olympic Games that is in the Continent of Europe,” said Hua. “I’m based in Europe, I compete in Europe. And so normally, before the Olympics, we are quite used to quarantining the horses, all of the paperwork and logistics and health requirements, flying the horses, all of the stress and distraction that brings. And this time it’s quite different. We’re just driving the horses across to Paris, which is something we do a lot all the time.”

“I think this is in some ways much easier, the logistics is less of a distraction, and we can really concentrate on the preparation and the performance,” he said.

Meanwhile, Hua felt that it’s his first Olympics where his sport is really feeling at home. “The French are really strong, very passionate equestrians and also very, very passionate about eventing.”

“I think the venue will be iconic for being surrounded by all of the history of Versailles. And I think the audience will be very, very educated and very passionate about equestrians. So that’s something I’m really looking forward to too,” he added.

Hua admitted that as a soon-to-be four-time Olympian, he started to feel that he’d like to be quite competitive. “But then you have to manage your own expectations. You’re dealing with horses, so you can’t have everything your own way most of the time.”

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The Office of the President revealed that Kagame met with the ambassadors on the evening of Thursday, July 18, 2024 and bed them farewell.

The relationship between Rwanda and Sweden has flourished for over 20 years, primarily through cooperation in sectors such as education.

During a ceremony on March 23, 2023, celebrating 20 years of partnership in research and other development activities through the ‘UR-Sweden Program’, Amb. Teague highlighted the importance of continuing this collaboration.

Meanwhile, British High Commissioner Omar Daair has shown keen interest in strengthening the relationship between his country and Rwanda, supporting various initiatives during his tenure.

Notably, Rwanda and the UK signed the Migration and Economic Development Partnership, facilitating the transfer of migrants staying illegally in the UK to Rwanda.

This agreement, however, faced challenges following the new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s assumption to power and it was terminated.

President Paul Kagame also received outgoing United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner Omar Daair at his office.

President Paul Kagame hosted outgoing Swedish Ambassador Johanna Teague at Urugwiro Village.

President Paul Kagame received United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner Omar Daair and accompanying delegation at his office.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Cooperation Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe was also at Urugwiro Village as President Kagame received outgoing ambassadors.

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The RNP spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga said that the electoral process was “peaceful.”

“The RNP takes this opportunity to thank Rwandans for their cooperation in this period; campaigns and elections on July 15th and 16th. There were no any unlawful or violent incident as candidates and their supporters exercised their rights in a peaceful, safer and secure manner,” ACP Rutikanga said.

He added that transportation of electoral materials to and from polling sites ended incident-free

The spokesperson thanked other partners, including the National Electoral Commission, security agencies and local leaders for the partnership to make this electoral process successful.

“Rwandans understand their rights and are accustomed to peaceful elections,” he said, calling upon the public to strengthen the spirit of community policing and sharing information on anything that can cause insecurity and the wellbeing of the people.

The RNP spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga said that the electoral process was “peaceful.”

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