September 23
Congo-Kinshasa: Kinshasa Acted in Bad Faith to Welcome Convicted Genocidaires
The recent decision by the Kinshasa government to grant safe haven to individuals convicted of genocide by a UN court is a deeply troubling development that undermines the fragile… Read more »
September 18
Congo-Kinshasa: Activists Condemn 'Negative Solidarity' As Kinshasa Readies to Host Genocide Convicts
Rwandan experts and activists against genocide have reacted to the move by DR Congo to host six convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who have for years been in Niger… Read more »
Rwanda: DJ Marnaud On the Spot Amid 'Fraud' Claims
Renowned Rwandan disc jockey Arnaud Mugisha Gatera, popularly known as DJ Marnaud, is currently the talk of local showbiz after Nigerian DJ Dope Caesar publicly accused him of… Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Refutes Mugimba's Appeal On Genocide Conviction
The Court of Appeal in Kigali on Wednesday, September 18 continued the hearing of Jean-Baptiste Mugimba's appeal. Mugimba, who was convicted for his role in the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Rwanda: What Should Incoming Senators Do to Fight Genocide Ideology?
As Rwanda awaits the final announcement of the 2024 Senate election results by September 24, the prospective Senators have been urged to put renewed efforts in the fight against… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Mbaza' GBV Information Platform Hits 100,000 Visitors
More than 100,000 individuals had by Monday evening engaged with the 'Mbaza' USSD GBV Information Chatbot, utilising its services over 500,000 times. Read more »
September 17
Rwanda: What to Know About the Rwandan Senate and Its Mandate
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is expected to announce the elected senators, as per the final results of the 2024 polls, by September 24, to serve a five-year term in the… Read more »
September 16
Rwanda: Nurses Trained to Handle GBV, Child Abuse Cases
To enhance nurses' skills in handling and preserving evidence for gender-based violence (GBV) and child abuse cases, 96 nurses from 48 hospitals across the country convened in the… Read more »
September 13
Rwanda: Rwanda Achieves Top Ranking in Global Cybersecurity
In this year's Global Cybersecurity Index report, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Rwanda first tier in Global Cybersecurity, attaining a score of… Read more »
September 09
Rwanda: Rib Parades 45 Mobile Money Fraud Suspects
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), on Monday, September 9, paraded 45 individuals suspected of stealing money through mobile money platforms, using fraudulent techniques, including… Read more »
September 04
Rwanda: Why We Urgently Need an Ai Act and a Regulatory Agency
Just as I was relaxing on my veranda, trying to catch up with what has been happening in the showbiz world, I stumbled upon a video of an RDF soldier making some 'statements.' Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: What Do Deaths in Makala Prison Reveal About DR Congo's Justice System?
Prison Centrale de Makala in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, built for 1,500 prisoners but currently holding almost 15,000 inmates, was the scene of an unprecedented tragedy at 2am on… Read more »
September 05
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host 2025 International Prisons Conference
Rwanda will host the 27th International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) Annual General Meeting and Conference, set to take place from October 26-31, 2025. Read more »
Uganda: Estranged Boyfriend Allegedly Killed Cheptegei Over Property
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has died, Kenyan news outlet Daily Nation reports. Read more »
September 03
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - 129 Inmates Killed in Makala Prison Break
The death toll from an attempted escape from DR Congo's main prison on Monday, September 2, has risen to 129, local media reports said on Tuesday. Read more »
Rwanda: Conviction Rate Rises to 93 Percent - What Are the Major Crimes?
The conviction rate in Rwanda rose to 93 percent in 2023/2024, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous year, according to Prosecutor General Angelique Habyarimana, an… Read more »
September 02
Rwanda: Rwandan Lawyers Decry Barriers to Practicing Abroad
Although Rwandan lawyers highlight progress in the local judicial sector, they say that they still cannot practice in foreign countries, which is described as a "challenge." Read more »
Rwanda: Theft, Assault Remain Leading Crimes in Rwanda - New Report
New statistics from National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) have shown that theft and voluntary assault were the most prevalent crimes in Rwanda during the 2023/2024 judicial… Read more »
Rwanda: Chief Justice Outlines Priority Areas As New Judicial Year Begins
As Rwanda launched a new judicial year on Monday, September 2, Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo outlined the key areas of focus for the judiciary. Read more »
August 28
Rwanda: Court Remands Suspect in $10 Million Fraud Case
Gasabo Primary Court has remanded Davis Manzi, the founder of Billion Traders FX, who is accused of defrauding over 500 people of $10 million. Read more »
August 27
Rwanda: 36 African Law Enforcement Officers Attend AU Course At Gishari
Thirty-six law enforcement officers from nine Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) member states, on Monday, August 26, started a two-week African Union Police Officers' course at… Read more »
August 26
Rwanda: Rwanda, Liberia Police Chiefs Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
The Inspector General of Rwanda National Police (RNP) Felix Namuhoranye, on Monday, August 26, held a bilateral meeting with his Liberian counterpart, Gregory Coleman, in Kigali,… Read more »
August 21
Rwanda: We Are All Citizens, We Just Do Different Jobs
Today, I want to discuss Rwandan citizenship and what the term "Rwandan citizenship" demands of us, most especially those in leadership positions. But before diving into the… Read more »
August 22
Rwanda: Cultism in Rwanda - Dangerous Worship Practices Spark Debate On Faith, Safety
In a nationwide crackdown by the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) and other government agencies two weeks ago, over 100 "church caves" were shut down for failing to meet legal… Read more »
August 19
Rwanda: State Should Be Applauded for Protecting Society's Meekest From Fraudster Pastors
A few years back I knew of a Kigali pastor - "shepherd" of one of the born-again churches that proliferate everywhere - who lived a flashier lifestyle than a bank CEO. Read more »