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Premier accused of embezzlement

    NAIROBI

    Rwandan Prime Minister Pierre Celestin Rwigema has been accused of embezzling World Bank funds by a parliamentary commission, Rwandan radio reported, according to news organisations. The commission, which was investigating mismanagement of an educational project, also accused the secretary of state in the agriculture ministry, Laurien Ngirabanzi, and some deputy governors and mayors. Rwigema was accused of diverting funds to build two new schools in his home prefecture of Gitarama, which were not envisaged in the US $26.9 million project. Parliament now has to take a decision on whether to prosecute. Rwigema has denied any involvement.

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