October 14
Rwanda: France Drops Prosecution of Genocide Suspect Callixte Mbarushimana
The French judiciary has discontinued its investigation into Callixte Mbarushimana, a former UN employee accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda,… Read more »
October 09
Rwanda: A Genocide Denial Trial in France Is Better Late Than Never
France, a hotspot of deniers of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is finally trying an author, Charles Onana for the crime. It is only the second case of this kind, despite the… Read more »
September 25
Rwanda: New Initiative to Empower Deaf Women With Vocational Skills
As the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) began on September 23, the Rwandan civil society launched an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential… Read more »
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
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 »
July 10
Rwanda: What People With Disabilities Expect From Their Next Representative in Parliament
The 13 candidates vying for one seat to represent persons with disabilities in the chamber of deputies promised to advocate for inclusivity as well as having an extra seat in… Read more »
July 05
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Fleeing Battles Against M23
Twenty-five soldiers have been sentenced to death by a military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo for fleeing battles against M23 rebels and theft, their lawyer and an… Read more »
July 04
Rwanda: Kagame Says Rwanda Won't Be Absent in Face of Humanitarian Crisis
President Paul Kagame, on July 4, said Rwanda will not be absent where there is a need for humanitarian action, noting that Rwandans know very well the value of peace. Read more »
June 12
Rwanda: Migration - UNHCR Accused of Lying in Wake of New Anti-Rwanda Claims
The UN refugee agency has been accused of "undermining Rwanda's welcoming policy" and lying in its latest attempt to block Britain's plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda. Read more »
June 06
Rwanda: Emmanuel Nkunduwimye Found Guilty of Genocide Crimes
A Belgian court on Thursday, June 6, found Emmanuel Nkunduwimye guilty of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, primarily in the city of Kigali. Read more »
May 23
Rwanda: Ghana Gets First Envoy Resident in Kigali As Kaboneka Joins Human Rights Commission
Ghana will have its first High Commissioner with residence in Kigali after a cabinet meeting approved the appointment of Ernest Y. Amporful as the West African country's envoy. Read more »
May 21
Rwanda: Six U.S. States Commemorate 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
Rwandan communities and friends of Rwanda residing in the US states of California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado and Michigan commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,… Read more »
May 08
Rwanda: Indangamirwa Cultural Troupe to Honor Genocide Victims Killed and Thrown in Water
As Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi for the 30th time, there's a poignant reminder of those who couldn't be laid to rest with dignity - the victims thrown… Read more »
May 02
Rwanda: May 2, 1994 - Tutsi Massacre Plot At Hôtel Des Mille Collines Thwarted By French Intervention
On May 2, 1994, amidst the ongoing Genocide against the Tutsi, the killers' government aimed to carry out a massacre of Tutsi sheltering at Hôtel des Mille Collines in… Read more »
May 01
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives First UK Migrant Under New Voluntary Scheme
The government has confirmed that the United Kingdom sent its first asylum seeker to Rwanda on Monday, April 29 under a new voluntary program inked between both countries. Read more »
April 28
Rwanda: Kwibuka 30 - Crystal Ventures Honors Genocide Victims
Staff members of Crystal Ventures Ltd (CVL), alongside members of the Group's distinguished subsidiaries, on Friday, April 26, marked the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
April 24
Rwanda: Leaving a Legacy - Meet Offspring of Artistes Killed in Genocide
A list compiled by the Association of Rwandan Musicians (LIRAM) in 2013, shows that at least 14 prominent musicians were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Rwanda: April 25, 1994 - UN Avoids Labelling Tutsi Killings As Genocide
April 25, 1994 was the 19th day of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Killings of Tutsi had spread across the country. In the former Gitarama, Butare and Kibuye prefectures,… Read more »
April 26
Rwanda: Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Public Indecency Law
The Supreme Court on Friday, April 26 dismissed a petition brought by a feminist organisation challenging the country's public indecency laws. Read more »
Rwanda: No Genocide Happens Without a Plan, Preparation, State Involvement - Rwandan Envoy
No Genocide happens without a plan, preparation, and without state involvement, the High Commissioner of Rwanda to the UK, Johnston Busingye, noted on April 25 during an event… Read more »
April 24
Rwanda: Every Victim Has a Name, You Know
On April 21, more than 250,000 people were killed in the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. This is almost 25 percent of all the victims. As Rwanda remembered the fateful day this… Read more »
April 22
Rwanda: Genocide - AOS Pays Tribute to Victims, Emphasises Importance of Memorials
Based ICT service provider, AOS, has called on Rwandans and the rest of the world, especially the youth, to visit Genocide memorials in the country. Learning from Rwanda's history… Read more »
April 16
Rwanda: 39 Arrested for Genocide Ideology-Related Crimes in Commemoration Week
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) received a total of 52 cases of genocide ideology and associated crimes during the initial week - from April 7 to 13 - of commemoration of the… Read more »