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Rwanda Calls for Global Reflection on 1994 Genocide

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Rwanda Calls for Global Reflection on 1994 Genocide

Rwanda Calls for Global Reflection on 1994 Genocide

By: Michael Nike

Rwanda has called on all across the globe to learn from the tragic experiences of Rwanda 1994 Genocide and ensure that the event never again occurred.

A statement on Thursday by Rwanda High Commission in Nigeria to commemorate the genocide read: “As Rwanda reflects on Kwibuka28, the rest of the world is invited to learn from the tragic experiences to ensure that there is no repetition of events of this kind.”

The statement signed by the Commission’s Communications Officer, Maureen Chukwura read in part: “Today, 7th April 2022, marks 28 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The tragic event occurred between 7th April 1994 and 15th July 1994 – about 100 days of intentional and systematic mass killings – culminating in more than one million Tutsis, as well as politically moderate Hutus being murdered.

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“The commemoration period, called “Kwibuka” – the Kinyarwanda word for Remembrance – is a time Rwandans pay homage to the victims and reflects on Rwanda’s progress after the Genocide.

With that said, the history of Rwanda symbolizes both the worst and the best in Africa, in the sense that it has demonstrated the dangers of ethnic discrimination, politics of divisionism, and impunity; as well as taught us the power of resilience to heal and rebuild a stronger and more sustainable society.”

It added that: “The theme for this year’s observance, as has been the case since 2018, is “Remember – Unite – Renew”. The focus on ‘Remember’ is because all those whose lives were lost during one of the darkest points in human history must be remembered. The emphasis on “Unity” demonstrates the rebirth of a new Rwanda, united and reconciled out of the desolation of the Genocide. Finally, the stress on “Renew” denotes commitment as a people to sustain the socio-economic strides post-1994.”

The statement said history would fail to serve as a lesson for the world if there is no collaboration from the international community to stop the genocide ideology, denial, revisionism, and dispense justice to genocide perpetrators.

The statement recalled the Kwibuka speech of President Paul Kagame in 2021, acknowledging Nigeria’s contribution towards stopping the Genocide through Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the current Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. In 1994, when as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, fervently argued that what was happening in Rwanda at the time was indeed a “Genocide” and called for prompt action.

The statement said: “The history of Rwanda teaches us an essential lesson. The capacity for the deepest evils abides in every society, so to the qualities of tolerance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Let us then collectively nurture the positive hallmarks of our common humanity to help build a life of dignity and security for all.”

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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG

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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG

By: Michael Mike

The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.

He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.

He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .

“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”

Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .

He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .

“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.

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ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno

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ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.

The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.

Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.

The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

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Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

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Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

By: Zagazola Makama

Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.

It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.

Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.

Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.

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