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Ange Iliza

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Kigali, Rwanda
As seen in: The East African, Daily Nation, Nation Africa, AllAfrica, Daily Monitor, Zawya, The New Times, Business Daily Africa, The Citizen (Tanzania), Future Medicine, IPP Media and
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Journalist Mandela Washington Fellow 2022 Full-time learner

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Ange Iliza’s Biography

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I am a freelance, multi-media journalist based in Kigali, Rwanda, with strong passion for journalistic storytelling. My work revolves around raising the curtains on issues that would never be told otherwise. I get fulfillment from connecting the dots and drawing the bigger picture from subtle patterns. I believe information offer fresh perspective and I strive for my audience to be equipped with both.

I have 5 years of experience working for major local and regional newspapers most notably The…

Ange Iliza’s Journalist Portfolio

Kwita Izina goes virtual, names 24 gorilla infants

Kwita Izina goes virtual, names 24 gorilla infants

Rwanda’s iconic gorilla naming ceremony Kwita Izina, which used to attract celebrities, thousands of locals, …

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In the era of Twiplomacy, for Rwanda, women take the lead

In the era of Twiplomacy, for Rwanda, women take the lead

Social media has become an indispensable tool of communication world over. Having a more diversified audie…

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RRA continues to collect VAT on sanitary pads despite waiver

RRA continues to collect VAT on sanitary pads despite waiver

By In early December 2019, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion announced the scrapping of Value Added…

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Becoming a leader through the Mandela Washington Fellowship

Becoming a leader through the Mandela Washington Fellowship

When I applied for the Mandela Washington Fellowship, my concept of leadership was complex and misinformed. I…

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Rwanda: Why Your Next Money Move May Not Be Land

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By Ange Iliza Verified
| AllAfrica
Until recently, I could not confidently explain how bonds work. But once I understood the basics, it changed how I think about investing and I think it might do the same for you. Stay with me. For a long time, saving in Rwanda has been about what we can see and touch. Land, a house, livestock. There's even a saying: "Ukena ufite itungo rikakugoboka" when times are hard, what you own comes to your rescue. And it makes sense. These are investments we trust because they have worked for generations.
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Why your next money move may not be land

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By Ange Iliza Verified
| The New Times Verified
A third Sustainability-Linked Bond is open on Rwanda Stock Exchange. It offers an annual interest of 12.7% paid every six months.
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Inside Kigali sanctuary where birds get new lease of life

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By Ange Iliza Verified
| Rwanda Today Verified
Rwanda, one of the world's most densely populated countries and the surging population is posing threat to natural habitats, which some animals call home. Birds, among them cranes, have fallen victim to ever increasing pressure on the natural habitat. During the 2000s, hotels and residents in Kigali frequently captured cranes, and amputated their wings to domestically keep them within private gardens.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Interpreting international news

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Social media contribute to spreading fake and unverified news but it also create new ideas.