Reuters: Rwanda News

Thousands flee to Uganda as Congo hunts renegade commander

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:05 +0000

* Uganda Red Cross says 40,000 refugees have crossed border

African Markets - Factors to watch on May 16

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:52:04 +0000

NAIROBI, May 16 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Wednesday. - - - - - EVENTS: KENYA-The central bank offers 2 billion shillings of 182-day Treasury bills at auction. UGANDA-The central bank offers 120 billion shillings of Treasury bills at auction. TANZANIA-The central bank offers 30 billion shillings of 9.18 percent 5-year Treasury bonds at auction. GL

Rwanda's Bralirwa 2011 net profit up 42 pct, eyes growth

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:57:19 +0000

KIGALI, May 15 (Reuters) - Rwandan brewer Bralirwa's full-year net profit soared 42 percent on higher pricing, new brands and rising sales of its beer brands and soft drinks, the company said on Tuesday.

Rwandan urban inflation rate slows to 6.95 pct

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:33:13 +0000

KIGALI, May 15 (Reuters) - Consumer prices in Rwandan urban centres rose 0.24 percent in April from March, slowing the year-on-year rate of inflation to 6.95 percent, the lowest since September last year, from 8.18 percent a month earlier.

African Markets - Factors to watch on May 15

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:09:35 +0000

NAIROBI, May 15 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Tuesday. - - - - - EVENTS: TANZANIA-Expecting April inflation data, year-on-year rate fell for third straight month in March to 19 percent. RWANDA-Expecting April inflation data, urban year-on-year rate rose to 8.18 percent in March. ZIMBABWE-Expecting April inflation data, rate slow

UPDATE 1-Seven UN peacekeepers shot at Congo protest

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:42:18 +0000

KINSHASA, May 14 (Reuters) - Seven United Nations peacekeepers in Congo were wounded when gunmen opened fire at a protest in the East of the country on Monday, drawing condemnation from the U.N. Security Council.

UPDATE 1-Hague prosecutor seeks new warrants for Congo war crimes

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:14:01 +0000

* Government welcomes arrest warrant for Mudacumura (Adds quotes, Congo reaction, details)

Hague prosecutor seeks new warrants for Congo atrocities

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:38:40 +0000

AMSTERDAM, May 14 (Reuters) - The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court said on Monday he has requested new arrest warrants related to war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

FACTBOX-Key political risks to watch in Rwanda

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:01:19 +0000

KIGALI, May 11 (Reuters) - Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is accused by critics of being authoritarian and of trampling on media and political freedoms, and the key thing to watch is how he reacts to pressure from opposition parties and the West for political liberalisation.

Thousands flee as Congo battles renegade general

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:58:50 +0000

* Region plagued by myriad rebel groups after 1998-2003 war