March 16, 2023
Rwanda: Medics Suggest a 'Trial of the Facts' in Kabuga's Hearing
The Forensic Psychiatrist, Henry Gerard Kennedy, one of three independent medical experts that conducted the recent medical report on Felicien Kabuga's health said that the hearing… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Banned Sale of Unrefrigerated Meat
Rwanda has banned the supply and sale of meat that is not chilled in cold-rooms for at least 24 hours as means to curb zoonotic and transmissible diseases. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Rwanda: Podcast - Exporting Marijuana but Criminalising Domestic Consumption - Does It Make Sense?
On this week's episode of The Long Form, Sanny Ntayombya discusses the double standards associated with cannabis exportation profits and how that contrasts with the large numbers… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali Judge Arrested Over Forgery
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested the Nyarugenge intermediate Court judge, Eric Twambajimana, over allegedly forged documents. Read more »
Rwanda: Commercial Court Judge Arrested Over Forgery
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested the Nyarugenge commercial court judge, Eric Twambajimana, over allegedly forged documents. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide - UN Court to Rule On Kabuga's Fitness to Stand Trial
A UN court will on Thursday decide whether to proceed with the trial of genocide mastermind Felicien Kabuga or discontinue it following a medical report that stated that the… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Rwanda: Organ Donation Law Expected to Be Operational in May
A new law that will allow Rwandans to donate their vital organs when they die, is expected to get operational in a matter of weeks, according to the Ministry of Health. Read more »
Rwanda: Mbarushimana Blasts La Jeunesse Players' 'Unsportsmanlike' Behavior
AS Muhanga head coach Abdu Mbarushimana has strongly criticized violent conduct of La Jeunesse players who assaulted referees after the club's 1-0 Second Division League loss to… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Rwanda: Court of Appeal Upholds Ladislas Ntaganzwa's Life Sentence
The Court of Appeal has upheld genocide convict Ladislas Ntaganzwa's life sentence. Read more »
March 04, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Do Not Look for Culprits Outside Your Country - Macron to Leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, March 4, advised the DR Congo leadership to look inward, stop living in denial about what really ails their country, as well as stop… Read more »
Rwanda: La Jeunesse Players Arrested Over Assaulting Referee
Two La Jeunesse players are in custody over allegedly assaulting referee Toni Karemera after club's 1-0 Second Division League defeat to AS Muhanga on Friday, March 3, at Muhanga… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Rwanda: Kabuga Rewarded Interahamwe for Killing Tutsi - Witness
A new witness in the ongoing trial of the alleged financier of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Felicien Kabuga, revealed how Interahamwe were awarded by the accused for… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Africa: Africans Lose Least in U.S.$5.9 Billion Global Crypto Scams
African investors may have shared the least percentage of investment scams in cryptocurrency which reached $5.9 billion globally last year, The East African reports. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Rwanda: Former University of Rwanda Lecturer Kayumba Acquitted
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Wednesday, February 22 acquitted former University of Rwanda lecturer, Christopher Kayumba of charges related to sexual assault. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Police Chief
President Paul Kagame on Monday, February 20, appointed Deputy Commissioner General of Police (DCGP) Felix Namuhoranye as the new Inspector General of Rwanda National Police (RNP),… Read more »
Rwanda: Political Parties, Civil Society Welcome Proposal to Harmonise Elections
The National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) and the civil society have welcomed the proposal of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) to synchronise… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things to Know About New Electronic Court System
The Electronic Court System (Ecourt) was launched last week in Rwanda in correctional facilities and is expected to ease access to justice. Read more »
February 15, 2023
Rwanda: Local Artistes to Take Organisers of Demarco Show in Kigali to Court
Different local artistes who were supposed to perform at the recent Demarco concert that was held in Kigali on January 28, are taking organisers of the show to court for contract… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Rwanda: Prosecution Seeks 25 Year Sentence for Six FDLR Suspects
The prosecution is seeking a 25-year-jail term for six former combatants of the FDLR for allegedly conspiring against the government and creating an illegal armed group as well as… Read more »
Rwanda: Six Arrested Over APR Supporters' Bus Attack
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with attacking APR FC supporters' bus in Huye District on Sunday evening. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Rwanda: Why Genocide Survivors Want Gacaca Law Revised
IBUKA, an umbrella organization of Genocide survivors' associations, has poked holes in article 9 of the Gacaca law precisely on the clause on judgements pronounced by Gacaca… Read more »
Rwanda: Impartial Investigations Crucial for Effective Justice - Minister
The Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, has urged Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) staff to uphold professional qualities and uphold ethical conduct. Read more »
February 05, 2023
Rwanda: Two Genocide Suspects to Appear in Brussels Court
Two fugitives of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Pierre Basabose and Seraphin Twahirwa, will appear before court in the Belgium in June this year. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Rwanda: Prosecution Takes Over Kiyovu Supporters' Case
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has transferred to prosecution the case file of six Kiyovu Sports supporters suspected to have abused international referee Salma Rhadia… Read more »
Rwanda: Awareness Around Cybercrime Must Grow As Mobile Penetration Deepens
Rwanda has registered tremendous growth in mobile penetration, with current figures showing that at least 83 per cent of the population have mobile phones in what has been an… Read more »