By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Rwanda Dispatch
Rwanda’s Senate Committee on Economic and Financial Affairs is calling on Claudette Mukashyaka, appointed to head the public finance audit office, to explain why some institutions do not implement audit recommendations. Senators are also calling for an annual audit of all institutions receiving public funds, Rwanda Dispatch reports.
Claudette Mukashyaka has been appointed Auditor General of State Finances in Rwanda, a role responsible for auditing public accounts and the management of state assets. Her appointment was approved on 26 October by the Council of Ministers chaired by Paul Kagame. She succeeds Alexis Kamuhire, who has held the post since 2021, reports KT Press.
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Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe rejects the idea that Kigali is systematically held responsible for the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He calls for Rwanda not to be made a permanent scapegoat for violence in the region, The New Times reports.
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame urged public officials to address service failures after a young participant criticised their quality at a discussion in Kigali. The intervention took place on Wednesday at BK Arena, during a dialogue between the head of state and young people, Rwanda Dispatch reports.
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame received Serap Güler, Germany’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, to discuss strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and Germany. The meeting took place on Tuesday 20 October, reports The New Times (Rwanda).
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Rwandan prime minister received by Putin in MoscowRwandan Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva attended a reception in Moscow hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for leaders at the Russia-Africa summit. He also presented Rwanda’s development experience at the Youth Forum, according to the Rwanda News Agency.
Uganda’s Buganda kingdom seeks action over online insultsBuganda, Uganda’s largest traditional kingdom, has petitioned several public officials over alleged online insults targeting King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and the kingdom. Digital rights organisation Yiyo Buganda Yange is calling on the authorities to act against content creator Ibrahim Musana, CAJ News Agency reported.The week in Africa
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