October 12, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Peacekeepers Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) says it took "immediate and robust action" in response to reports of sexual misconduct by its troops. Read more »
Rwanda: Belgium Trial - Twahirwa's Ex-Wife Pins Him on Role in Genocide
The ex-wife of genocide suspect Seraphin Twahirwa has provided testimony regarding his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, primarily in Kigali. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Rwanda: Police Reminds Bars, Nightclubs to Respect Operating Hours
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has reminded owners of bars, nightclubs and other such hospitality establishments, to respect the set operation guidelines and hours. In August, Rwanda… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Belgian Court Adjourns Trial of Genocide Suspects Basabose, Twahirwa
The trial of two genocide suspects, Pierre Basabose and Séraphin Twahirwa, accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has been postponed to Wednesday,… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament Passes Law Granting Rwanda Development Board Increased Autonomy
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is poised to gain significant autonomy in its financial and human resource management, encompassing staff recruitment and public procurement,… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Rwanda: Belgium Envoy to Rwanda on Why Brussels Won't Extradite Genocide Suspects
Versmessen Bert, the Ambassador of Belgium in Rwanda, has spoken out on the main reasons behind his country's decision to prosecute suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Warns Against 'Beliefs That Put People in Danger'
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) says it will not tolerate people who use their beliefs as an excuse for unlawful practices. This statement comes after the apprehension of Joseph… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Welcomes Re-Arrest of Genocide Suspect Karangwa
Faustin Nkusi, the spokesperson of the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA), has welcomed the Netherlands' decision to re-arrest Major Pierre-Claver Karangwa, who stands… Read more »
Rwanda: Stark Police Warning as Power Cables, Water Pipes Are Vandalised
Rwanda National Police has issued a stark warning against vandalism and theft of power transmission lines and water supply pipes following a rise in the illegal acts in one month. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Rwanda: Road Safety - Traffic Cameras to Track Other Traffic Offences
Traffic cameras, which currently regulate speed on Rwandan roads, will soon begin tracking a host of other offences, Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye said on… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Grants Bail to Former Rwanda Cooperatives Agency Boss, Co-Accused
The Nyarugenge Primary Court has granted conditional bail to Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former Director General of the Rwanda Cooperatives Agency (RCA), and his co-accused. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Karangwa Re-Arrested in Netherlands - What Does It Mean?
The Dutch police in Ermelo, on October 3 re-arrested Major Pierre-Claver Karangwa, a former officer in the genocidal regime's military. He is alleged to be one of the key… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Commander Sentenced to Death for Killing Protestors
A commander in DR Congo's armed forces has been sentenced to death after he was tried for violent repression of a protest against the United Nations mission on August 30, in which… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Deputy Police Chief Ujeneza in Angola for Interpol Regional Conference
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza, headed a team of Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Rwanda… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Rwanda: Court Remands 'Serial Killer' Dennis Kazungu
The Kicukiro Primary Court on Tuesday, September 26 remanded Dennis Kazungu who is accused of murdering 14 people, 13 of whom are women for 30 days on charges that include murder,… Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Speaks Out On Pierre Kayondo, the Genocide Suspect Arrested in France
The National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) has issued a statement regarding Pierre Kayondo, a fugitive of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, who was recently arrested… Read more »
Rwanda: Former Cooperative Agency Boss to Be Arraigned on September 27
The Nyarugenge Primary Court on Wednesday, September 27, is scheduled to commence the pre-detention hearing in the case of Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former boss of the Rwanda… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide - Former Kibuye Prefect Pierre Kayondo Arrested in France
Pierre Kayondo, a former prefect of Kibuye, has been arrested and indicted in France for his alleged role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Read more »
September 23, 2023
Rwanda: Anti-Rwanda U.S. Senator Bob Menendez Charged for Corruption
US Democratic Senator from New Jersey Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian Menendez were on Friday, September 22, charged with corruption-related offences. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Rwanda: Alleged Serial Killer Kazungu Appears In Court
Suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu was on Thursday, September 21, arraigned before Kicukiro Primary Court and charged with 10 counts including murder, rape, forgery, and… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Sends Former RCA Boss's File to Prosecution
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Tuesday, September 19, handed over the file of Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former Director General of Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA), to the… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Rwanda: 'Serial Killer' Kazungu Case Submitted to Court
The National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) has submitted to court - for a bail hearing - the case of Denis Kazungu who is suspected of killing and burying people within his… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Rwanda: Lawyers Ready to Cash-In on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
Lawyers say the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms that governments are pushing for do not mean that litigators will lose business, but rather they will provide more… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Deploy Drones in Fighting Environmental Crimes
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) and the Ministry of Environment have launched the use of drones in combating environmental crimes. Read more »
September 16, 2023
Rwanda: Former Cooperatives Agency Boss Arrested
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), on Friday, September 14, announced the arrest of Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former Director General of Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA). Read more »