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Rwanda Day comes back to Belgium after seven years

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http://ift.tt/2rg5VTq Young professionals and entrepreneurs from Rwanda and abroad will discuss the country’s development goals, business environment and opportunities available for those wanting to be part of a country on the move. This Saturday 10 June 2017, Rwandans from across Europe and different corners of the world gather in Ghent, Belgium to interact and discuss on Rwanda’s progress and solutions to challenges ahead. President Paul Kagame will be the Guest of Honour and is scheduled to give a keynote address and participate in an interactive session with participants. Commenting on the event, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Belgium, Olivier Nduhungirehe pointed out that the gathering serves as a time to reconnect with Rwanda’s history, learn about the Rwanda of today and be an integral part of defining the country’s future. “As Rwandans gather in Belgium, from near and far, we recognise the progress made; but most importantly, we gather to renew our commitment and redouble o...

Rwanda Day comes back to Belgium after seven years

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http://ift.tt/2rg5VTq Young professionals and entrepreneurs from Rwanda and abroad will discuss the country’s development goals, business environment and opportunities available for those wanting to be part of a country on the move. This Saturday 10 June 2017, Rwandans from across Europe and different corners of the world gather in Ghent, Belgium to interact and discuss on Rwanda’s progress and solutions to challenges ahead. President Paul Kagame will be the Guest of Honour and is scheduled to give a keynote address and participate in an interactive session with participants. Commenting on the event, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Belgium, Olivier Nduhungirehe pointed out that the gathering serves as a time to reconnect with Rwanda’s history, learn about the Rwanda of today and be an integral part of defining the country’s future. “As Rwandans gather in Belgium, from near and far, we recognise the progress made; but most importantly, we gather to renew our commitment and redouble o...

Pound dives as Britain thrown into uncertainty by shock vote

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http://ift.tt/2rSujfs Traders work on the trading floor of ETX Capital in London on June 9, 2017, as markets open the day after Britain held a general election, in which the ruling Conservatives lost their parliamentary majority. With Brexit talks due to begin in just over a week, Britain's shock election results may soften the government's strategy — if there is even a government formed to negotiate in Brussels by then. The pound fell sharply amid fears the Conservative leader will be unable to form a government and could even be forced out of office after a troubled campaign overshadowed by two terror attacks. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK The pound plunged two percent Friday as Prime Minister Theresa May lost her majority in Britain’s general election, fuelling political uncertainty just days before the start of Brexit talks. May had called the snap vote in a bid to boost her party’s hold over Westminster and give her a stronger hand in talks with EU leaders over the country’...