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 17
Rwanda: April 17, 1994 - Genocidal Govt Appoints Extremist Officials to Expedite Killings
On April 17, 1994, the genocidal government held a meeting in which some Governors were replaced by others considered more capable of speeding up the killings in their respective… Read more »
April 16
Rwanda: Ibuka Renews Call to Reveal Whereabouts of Genocide Victims
As residents of Bugesera District observed the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, on Tuesday, April 16, the umbrella organisation for Genocide survivors'… Read more »
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 »
April 15
Rwanda: Genocidal Rape - Consolee Nishimwe's 30 Year-Journey of Pain, Justice and Healing
Ten years after the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, Consolee Nishimwe, who was 24 at the time, fell really sick. If she had not gone to the hospital at that moment, she would have… Read more »
Rwanda: April 16, 1994 - the Atrocious Rukumberi Killings Take Shape
On April 16, 1994, Rukumberi, located in the present-day Ngoma district, experienced horrific massacres that nearly wiped out the entire Tutsi population there. Read more »
Rwanda: UN Urged to Prevent Hatred Against Congolese Tutsi
As the Diaspora of the Midwest of America gathered to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Col Raoul Bazatoha, the Defense Attaché in Rwanda's embassy in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Urges More Global Collaboration To Prosecute Genocide Suspects
John Bosco Siboyintore, Head of Rwanda's Genocide Fugitives Tracking Unit at the National Public Prosecution Authority (GFTU), has revealed the hurdles encountered in prosecuting… Read more »
April 11
Rwanda: Court to Rule in Case of Ex-Governor Emmanuel Gasana
The Nyagatare Intermediate Court is set to deliver a verdict in the case of former Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana. The verdict will be read on Thursday, April 11 at 3pm. Read more »
Rwanda: BSC Pays Tribute to Victims of Genocide Against the Tutsi
Management and staff of Broadband Systems Corporation (BSC) paid homage to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in a commemoration event held at the Kigali Genocide… Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: 10 Key Proposed Changes in Family Bill You Should Know
A draft law governing persons and families, which seeks to address issues including the management of spouses' assets and unpaid care work in case of divorce, is pending approval… Read more »
Rwanda: We Will Not Tire Demanding Proper Recognition of Genocide Against the Tutsi
Thirty years after the Genocide against the Tutsi, a chilling silence hangs over a crucial aspect of this horrific event, considered among the worst atrocity to take place in… Read more »
April 07
Rwanda: Public Declaration of Matrimonial Regimes to Be Prohibited
Public declaration of matrimonial regimes chosen by prospective spouses, during civil weddings, could no longer be done if a proposal in a draft law governing persons and family is… Read more »
April 04
Rwanda: Study Shows Strong Post-Genocide Resilience Among Rwandans
A recent assessment study has revealed that Rwandans display high levels of resilience across multiple indicators, such as self-management and responsibility, critical thinking,… Read more »
April 02
Rwanda: Rulindo - Police Officers Uncover Underground Tunnels Used By Mineral Thieves
During intensified operations against criminal gangs engaged in illegal mineral trade and theft, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) uncovered underground tunnels in two residential… Read more »
March 24
Africa: Legalising Medicinal Cannabis in Africa Good and Reminiscent of History
Although recreational marijuana remains prohibited in almost every country in Africa, it has not historically always been so. It might also surprise some to know that the continent… Read more »
March 19
Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns On Compensation for Unpaid Care Work During Divorce
Members of Parliament on Monday, March 18, raised concerns regarding the inclusion of unpaid care work in the compensation framework for divorcing couples. Read more »
March 18
Rwanda: Divorce - New Draft Law Proposes Unequal Property Division
In a new draft law concerning family matters, the government is suggesting that courts may order spouses to receive unequal shares of assets and liabilities during divorce… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Rubavu - Residents Assured of Safety As Authorities Crack Down On 'Criminal Gang'
The Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, has reassured residents that authorities are taking action to guarantee their safety. This comes after concerns were raised on… Read more »
Rwanda: Top French Prosecutor Calls for End to Impunity As He Honours Murambi Genocide Victims
Jean François Ricard, the Head of the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office, paid tribute to the 50,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during his… Read more »
March 04
East Africa: On EAC's GMO Disharmony and Little-Known GM Mosquito Research
The Gazettement of Rwanda's biosafety law last month does not seem to have received much regional attention. It probably should have. To see why, recall that it was only in 2016… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Biosafety Law Set to Regulate GMOs
Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and used safely in the… Read more »
February 27
Rwanda: Rwanda Joins Global Deal to End Illegal Fishing
Rwanda has ratified a multilateral agreement to combat illegal and unregulated fishing which threatens biodiversity and fish production in water bodies. The effort, joined by over… Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: Genocide - UN Court Set to Close Rwanda Field Office
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) will close its Kigali field office on August 31 after almost 30 years of operations in the country. Read more »
February 02
Rwanda: 'Serial Killer' Kazungu's Trial Adjourned Again
The intermediate court of Nyarugenge, on Friday, February 2, once again postponed the trial in substance of suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu. Read more »