May 30, 2023
Rwanda: Ten Changes in Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Law
A new law on the prevention and punishment of money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, was recently promulgated and… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Rwanda: Who Are the Three ICTR-Indicted Genocide Fugitives Still At Large?
After the arrest of Fulgence Kayishema, the number of Genocide fugitives indicted by the former International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is now down to three. Read more »
Rwanda: Kayishema's Arrest - a Wake-Up Call for Nations Harboring Genocide Suspects
Have you ever wondered how justice can slip through the cracks of time and borders? How can fugitives, stained with the blood of heinous crimes, find safe haven and evade the law… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Rwanda: Parading of Suspects Challenged in Supreme Court
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB)'s practice of parading suspects before media has been challenged in the Supreme Court, as part of a broader petition filed by lawyer Edward… Read more »
Rwanda: What Are Half-Way Homes and Why Is Rwanda Rolling Them Out?
Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS), on Thursday, May 25, launched construction works for halfway houses, facilities that will be used to prepare prisoners who are about to complete… Read more »
Rwanda: Works on Halfway Houses for Inmates Launched
Construction works on halfway houses were officially launched on Thursday, May 25, in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. Read more »
Rwanda: How Genocide Fugitive Kayishema Changed Identity to Elude Capture
Fulgence Kayishema, one of the fugitives most wanted for crimes they committed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, was arrested on Wednesday, May 25, in Paarl, South… Read more »
Africa: Kayishema's Arrest Must Set Pace for More Arrests in Southern Africa
South African police have finally arrested genocide mastermind Fulgence Kayishema who has been on the run for the past 29 years, having fled the country after committing the… Read more »
Rwanda: Survivors Welcome Arrest of Genocide Fugitive Fulgence Kayishema
Ibuka, the umbrella organisation for Genocide survivors' associations, has welcomed the arrest of Fulgence Kayishema, one of the fugitives most wanted for crimes committed in the… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Most Wanted' Genocide Fugitive Kayishema Arrested
Fulgence Kayishema, one of the fugitives wanted for their role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has been arrested in Paarl, South Africa, according to the International… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Welcomes Arrest in South Africa of Genocide Suspect Kayishema
Rwanda has welcomed the arrest of Fulgence Kayishema, one of the fugitives most wanted for crimes they committed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Rwanda: State Attorneys Challenge Petition on RIB Searches
State attorneys have provided a response to the petition submitted to the Supreme Court by a Kigali-based lawyer. The petitioner, Edward Murangwa, is contesting the… Read more »
Rwanda: You Want to Fly a Drone in Rwanda? Here's What You're Required to Do
On Friday, May 26, the primary court of Nyarugenge will issue a verdict regarding a case in which Abed Mutimura, a resident of Kigali who is being prosecuted for using a drone… Read more »
Rwanda: State Attorneys Challenge Petition on RIB's Searches
State attorneys have provided a response to the petition submitted to the Supreme Court by Edward Murangwa, a lawyer based in Kigali. Murangwa is contesting the constitutionality… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Rwanda: Witnesses Pin Philippe Hategekimana on Role in Genocide
Numerous witnesses in the trial of genocide suspect Philippe Hategekimana, also known as 'Biguma,' have provided testimony regarding his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against… Read more »
Rwanda: Government Introduces Special Training for Genocide Ex-Convicts
The government is developing a unique curriculum to guide the rehabilitation and reintegration of more than 22,000 convicts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi into society… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Police Rolls Out Road Safety Campaign in Schools
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has launched an all-out Gerayo Amahoro road safety awareness campaign in schools across the country as part of the national efforts to influence… Read more »
Rwanda: Supreme Court to Hear Petition on RIB 'Unconstitutional' Searches
The Supreme Court will on Wednesday, May 24, start hearing a case filed by a Kigali-based lawyer, petitioning the judges to examine the constitutionality of the Rwanda… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Top Security Brass Discuss Role in Advancing National Priorities
President Paul Kagame held a meeting with senior officers of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Rwanda National Police (RNP) and National Intelligence Security Service (NISS) on Thursday,… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Rwanda: Moshions' Turahirwa to Appeal Bail Ruling
Moses Turahirwa, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moshions, a renowned fashion house in Kigali, is set to file an appeal challenging the Nyarugenge primary court's… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Nyagatare Youth Take the Lead in Combating Smuggling
Residents, especially youths, in Nyagatare district are taking charge in the fight against illegal cross-border activities, transforming the region into a model for other border… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: Survivors Welcome Trial of Genocide Fugitive in France
Ibuka, an umbrella organisation of associations of Genocide survivors, has welcomed the latest move by French judiciary to try Philippe Hategekimana, who faces charges of… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Rwanda: Lower House Adopts Constitutional Revision With Minor Adjustments
The Lower Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday adopted the draft revision of the constitution, which was initiated by the government. The revision includes various changes, including… Read more »
Rwanda: Moshions' Turahirwa Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Abuse, Forgery Charges
Moses Turahirwa, the 32-year-old founder of Moshions, a renowned fashion house in Rwanda, appeared before the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on May 10, facing charges of drug abuse… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Begins Crackdown on Rogue Preachers
Cult leaders, advocates of religious extremism, fake prophets and other unscrupulous religious leaders in Kenya were Tuesday put on notice after two teams were sworn in to… Read more »