The Republic of Rwanda, known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, is a landlocked country located in the Great Lakes region of eastern-central Africa, bordered by Uganda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania.

Although close to the equator, the country has a cool temperate climate due to its high elevation. The terrain consists mostly of grassy uplands and gently rolling hills. Abundant wildlife, including rare mountain gorillas, have resulted in tourism becoming one of the biggest sectors of the country's economy. Read More

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Airtel says to roll out 3G in Rwanda in next quarter

By Reuters UK

India's Bharti Airtel <BRTI.BO> said on Sunday it would roll out 3G services in Rwanda in the next quarter and reiterated plans to invest $100 million in the central African country. (4:28 am)

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ICC Chief Wants Congolese Warlords Ntaganda and Mudacumura Arrested

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The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for African rebel leaders Bosco Ntaganda and Sylvestre Mudacumura, who are allegedly responsible for crimes against humanity in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. (May 15)

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Uganda says could eject Oxfam over land grab claims

By Reuters UK

Uganda has threatened to kick out Oxfam after the British charity accused the government of complicity in violent land grabs for commercial gains, according to the interior ministry. (May 09)

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Rwanda: Two Arrested on Suspicion of Trafficking Women to China

By IBTimes UK

Pair believed to be part of human trafficking ring that sends women to Asia to be forced into prostitution. (Apr 16)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, IRAQ, UNITED NATIONS, KENYA

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18th Anniversary Of Rwandan Genocide: 'Kinyarwanda' Aims To Commemorate And Educate

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This weekend marked the 18th anniversary of the beginning of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, when 800,000 men, women and children were murdered. (Apr 09)

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Alrick Brown's 'Kinyarwanda,' On Rwanda Genocide: A Conversation With The Filmmaker [VIDEO]

By IBTimes

Though a few films have shed light on the 1994 Rwandan genocide, none have captured the bitter massacre as "Kinyarwanda" does. It's a innovative portrait of six people immersed in the horrific conflict. (Apr 06)

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Viktor Bout, Alleged 'Merchant Of Death,' Faces Possible Life In Prison Today

By IBTimes

Viktor Bout, a Russian national known as the "Merchant of Death" for his far reaching arms deals across the world will learn how long he will be in prison on Thursday. His defense attorneys have asked the judge to set him free while United ... (Apr 05)

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Women's Day 2012: Hillary Clinton, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie Among Hosts at Conference

By IBTimes

U.S Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton will join a whole host of inspiring women including Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie and Leymah Gbowee at the third annual "Women in the World Summit," which kicks off Women's Day on Thursday. (Mar 06)

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Syrian Forces Bar Red Cross Entry Into Homs as Killings Continue

By IBTimes

According to various media reports, the carnage continues in Homs. (Mar 03)

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An anchor drop near the Mombasa Port in Kenya has disrupted internet connectivity in East Africa.
East African Internet Cables Damaged by Ship’s Anchor Near Mombasa

By IBTimes

The technology sector is slowly growing in Kenya, but this weekend a misplaced anchor near the port of Mombasa has damaged high-speed connectivity in East Africa. (Feb 27)

MORE TOPICS: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EGYPT, SUDAN, SOUTH AFRICA, ETHIOPIA, KENYA

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