Evidently prices for consumer goods have spiked. Recently, I visited a restaurant in Central Business District for a cup of tea, to my dismay, upon paying I realized that I had paid twice the amount for the same cup of tea a few weeks ago. When I expressed […]
Democracy represents freedom, choice, and oneness, a government of the people, made by the people and for the people. For many continents including Africa, democracy meant an end to subjection of military rule, colonial control, apartheid and authoritarianism among so many ruling systems that were deemed unwanted and […]
Africa’s population is projected to grow to 2.5 billion by 2050, adding more people than any other region in the world. While this can be an indicator to many opportunities, there is a risk that increased population pressure may increase youth un– and underemployment in cities and rural areas, […]
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10th December. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed a resolution, inviting all States and interested organizations to observe 10th December of each […]
The International Day of Peace is celebrated worldwide on 21 September by NGOs, individuals and Governments. In 1981 the International Day of Peace was adopted by the United Nations through a unanimous Resolution aimed at “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.” […]
‘……. democracy, sustainable peace and conflict prevention cannot be achieved if youth, who make up more than half of the population are left behind….’ Every year, on the 15th of September, the world marks the International Day of Democracy, a day that provides an opportunity to review the […]
Friday the 18th August 2017 saw an impressive inauguration ceremony as President Paul Kagame took oath of office, to start his 7-year term. With about 20 Heads of State and Government as well as representatives of various countries and organizations present to witness the ceremony, it was a […]
This Saturday the 19th August 2017, the world humanitarian day will be commemorated globally, a day that has been celebrated every 19th August since 2008, 5 years after a terrorist attack hit the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, killing 22 people on 19 August 2003. Every year since then, […]
Scanning through most of the international media articles and global analyses, concerning the just ended election on the 4th of August 2017, I realized that Rwanda as a country and her people is still a mystery puzzle that the world can’t seem to easily crack. Looking at a […]
…….governments need to be deliberate in improving health financing policies, focusing on equitable access to health care and financial protection of the population especially the most vulnerable…… On June 27th-28th, 2017, Rwanda hosted the first ever WHO Africa Health forum with a theme, #Putting people first: The […]
DR. JOSEPH RYARASA NKURUNZIZA 
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