Author Archives: Dale Dawson
Rev. Dr Laurent Mbanda elected as the Bishop of the Shyira Diocese
We are pleased to announce that the Anglican House of Bishops in Rwanda have unanimously elected Rev. Dr Laurent Mbanda to succeed Bishop John as theBishop of the Shyira Diocese in Musanze Rwanda. Mbanda (he’s called by his last name) will be consecrated as an Anglican bishop on March 28, 2010, and will assume responsibility [...]
Rwanda’s Audacious Education Goals
Basic Education Extended from 6 to 9 Years – Rwandan’s value education and their goal to have the best educated population in Africa. Several years ago, Parliament mandated that beginning at six years old, all children in Rwanda should be provided free, compulsory basic education for six years (Primary 1-6). Last year, the government extended [...]
Paul Kagame Interviewed on CNN
On Sunday afternoon, July 19th, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame appeared on CNN’s foreign affairs program, Fareed Zakaria GPS. Each week the program focuses on new ideas and innovative approaches to solving the world’s toughest problems. Airing one week after President Barrack Obama’s historic visit to Ghana, host Fareed Zakaria opened the show by stating “while [...]
Rwanda Presidential Scholars Program Event in Little Rock