March 02
Rwanda: Illicit Alcohol Kills 20, Leaves 300 Blind in Eastern Province
The Rwanda National Police has raised alarm over the deadly impact of illicit alcohol in Eastern Province, revealing that toxic brews have killed at least 20 people and left 300… Read more »
February 27
Rwanda: Inside Major Proposals for a Child-Friendly Justice System
As of December 2024, Nyagatare Juvenile Prison housed 513 minors, while correctional facilities across the country accommodate 349 infants. Read more »
February 26
Rwanda: AFC/M23 Says Still Committed to Ceasefire Despite Kinshasa Attacks
AFC/M23 has reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire, even as it accuses the Congolese government coalition of repeatedly violating agreements during Qatar-mediated peace talks. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-UK Migration Dispute Set for Arbitration Next Month
March 18 has been set as the date when Rwandan and UK lawyers will face off in arbitration proceedings over the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP), a bilateral… Read more »
February 25
Rwanda: Genocide Convicts Urged to Shun Divisionism, Embrace Gender Equality Ahead of Release
A total of 262 convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who are nearing completion of their sentences, are undergoing a reintegration training programme at Nyamagabe… Read more »
February 24
Rwanda: New Bill Sets Stage for Modern, Market-Led Farming
The government is moving to overhaul its agricultural legal framework through a plant production bill aimed at boosting productivity, professionalising farming and safeguarding… Read more »
February 20
Rwanda: EU Official Says It's Hard to Tell Who Committed Abuses in Uvira
The European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management has said it would be "difficult" to know who committed abuses in Uvira in eastern DR Congo after the… Read more »
February 19
Rwanda: Discipline in RDF Top On Agenda of New Military Prosecutor General
Col. Charles Sumanyi has pledged to strengthen discipline within the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) after taking oath as the new Military Prosecutor General. Read more »
Rwanda: Digital Payment Fraud Cases Fell By More Than Half Last Year - BNR
Rwanda recorded a 60 percent decline in digital payment fraud cases in 2025, according to data from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). Read more »
Rwanda: Silence On Hate Speech Risks Complicity in Mass Violations, Rwandan Envoy Tells UN
Rwanda has warned that the international community's failure to combat hate speech risks enabling mass violence, cautioning that such rhetoric is often a state-driven project that… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, EU Officials Discuss DR Congo Security Crisis
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, February 19, met with Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, and Johan Borgstam, EU Special… Read more »
February 17
Rwanda: Rwanda, Egypt Deepen Security Ties With New Police Agreement
Rwanda and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Police Cooperation aimed at enhancing collaboration between their security agencies, including stronger… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Hires New Firm to Design Settlement Sites Nationwide
The government has hired a new firm to prepare and design settlement sites, commonly referred to as detailed physical plans along with related urban design projects in Kigali City… Read more »
February 16
Rwanda: Congolese Woman Convicted of Child Trafficking By Belgian Court
A court in Belgium has sentenced to 14 years in prison a Congolese woman found guilty of child trafficking, Belgian media reported. Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: Rwanda Ready to Support South Sudan's Post-Conflict Rebuilding, Says PM
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has reaffirmed Rwanda's readiness to support South Sudan's peace process by sharing its experience in reconciliation and post-conflict rebuilding. Read more »
February 12
Rwanda: Gitagata Rehab Boss Appeal Trial Starts in Camera
Gasabo Intermediate Court on Thursday, February 12 began hearing an appeal by prosecutors challenging the bail granted to Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre coordinator Hassan Bahame,… Read more »
February 11
Rwanda: Kigali Steps Up Drainage Patrols After Floods, Crime Incidents
The City of Kigali has intensified patrols and surveillance around drainage channels following a series of deadly flood incidents and criminal activity linked to the city's… Read more »
February 09
Rwanda: How Judiciary Plans to Close Loopholes Fueling Corruption
The Judiciary on Monday, February 9 launched its annual Anti-Corruption Judiciary Week, renewing its commitment to integrity and accountability in the justice system amid fresh… Read more »
Rwanda: Dealers of Fake Seeds Could Face Jail Term Under New Agric Bill
A new draft law on plant production seeks to introduce a wide range of penalties targeting poor farming practices, fake seeds, misuse of fertilisers and agrochemicals, as well as… Read more »
February 05
Rwanda: Kagame Dismisses Concerns That Rwanda Processes Minerals From DR Congo
President Paul Kagame has stressed that Rwanda's ambitions to become a mineral processing hub should not be a source of concern for anyone. Read more »
February 04
Rwanda: 10 Key Initiatives Born Out of Umushyikirano Over Two Decades
Umushyikirano is an annual platform where citizens and leaders assess progress and agree on solutions to issues affecting communities. Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaian Man Kills Himself After DNA Tests Returned Negative
A Ghanaian man in Denmark has reportedly killed himself after paternity tests for children he raised returned negative. Read more »
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Dj Toxxyk's Appeal Case
Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on February 4 heard an appeal filed by Arnaud de Bosscher Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, challenging a lower court decision to remand him. Read more »
February 03
Rwanda: Nduhungirehe Calls Out Genocide Denial Narratives Ahead of Kwibuka
As Rwanda prepares for the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in April, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe has… Read more »
Rwanda: French Court Opens Appeal Trial of Genocide Suspect Claude Muhayimana
The court of appeal in Paris on Tuesday, on February 3, opened the appeal trial of genocide suspect Claude Muhayimana, who was convicted for his role in massacres of Tutsi… Read more »
