October 26, 2023
Rwanda: Eastern Province - Police Foil Theft of Over 1,000 Metric Tonnes of Seeds and Fertilisers
Police in Eastern Province have foiled major theft operations involving over 1,000 tonnes of seeds and fertilisers. The intercepted smuggled goods were either being sold within the… Read more »
Rwanda: Eastern Province Governor Gasana Arrested
The Governor of Eastern Province, Commissioner General of Police (rtd) Emmanuel Gasana has been arrested over abusing the authority granted to him by the law. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Rule of Law - Rwanda Maintains Top Spot in New Index
Rwanda has, for the third year in a row, ranked best in the region in a rule of law index published by World Justice Project WJP, an organisation that evaluates the adherence to… Read more »
Rwanda: Two Arrested As Bayern Munich Academy Rwanda Saga Takes New Twist
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) have confirmed that they have in custody two people on suspicion of charges connected to forging documents in an attempt to get ineligible… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau's 'Unconstitutional Searches' Case Set for Retrial
A court case challenging the legality of Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB)'s authority to conduct searches without a court warrant is scheduled for a retrial due to recent… Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Takes Over Case of Rwanda Standard Board Official
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has sent the case file of Valens Uwitonze, a technical assistance specialist in the Wood and Furniture Small and Medium-sized Enterprises… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Rwanda: Former Cooperatives Agency Boss, Co-Accused Appeal Adjourned
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court has postponed the bail hearing appeal in the case of the former Director General of the Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA), Jean Bosco Harelimana,… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Urges UN to Confront Misinformation, Hate Speech
Whatever sophisticated capabilities may be deployed across the world, and however much strategic communications can be improved, peacekeepers cannot achieve much if they do not… Read more »
Rwanda: FERWACY Boss Munyankindi Appeals Against His Remand
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Monday, October 23 commenced the appeal hearing for Benoît Munyankindi, the Secretary General of the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY),… Read more »
Rwanda: Defence Minister Urges UN Meet to Confront Misinformation, Hate Speech
In a global landscape where the proliferation of disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech poses a threat to peacekeeping efforts, the imperative for a proactive and resolute… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Rwanda: Witnesses Pin Genocide Suspect Twahirwa on Rape, Leading Interahamwe Militia
Several witnesses have provided testimony, linking Genocide suspect Séraphin Twahirwa in a major role during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, especially within the city… Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Africa: South African Peacekeepers Recalled Over Sexual Misconduct
Eight South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) were recalled on Sunday, October 15, after allegations of sexual… Read more »
October 14, 2023
Rwanda: Prince Kid Sentenced to Five Years in Prison. What's Next?
Dieudonne Ishimwe, also known as Prince Kid - the former organizer of Miss Rwanda - has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rwf2 million. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Rwanda: Why Law Governing Civil Aviation Is Under Review
A new bill governing the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) seeks to allow it to ensure civil aviation training and innovation in aviation, and to regulate and oversee relevant… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Rwanda: 'Rwf500,000 Bribe to Kill a Story' Gets YouTube Journalist Arrested
Theogene Manirakiza, a journalist and founder of Ukwezi TV, a YouTube-based platform, is in custody for allegedly receiving a bribe to not publish a story. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Peacekeepers Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) says it took "immediate and robust action" in response to reports of sexual misconduct by its troops. Read more »
Rwanda: Belgium Trial - Twahirwa's Ex-Wife Pins Him on Role in Genocide
The ex-wife of genocide suspect Seraphin Twahirwa has provided testimony regarding his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, primarily in Kigali. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Rwanda: Police Reminds Bars, Nightclubs to Respect Operating Hours
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has reminded owners of bars, nightclubs and other such hospitality establishments, to respect the set operation guidelines and hours. In August, Rwanda… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Belgian Court Adjourns Trial of Genocide Suspects Basabose, Twahirwa
The trial of two genocide suspects, Pierre Basabose and Séraphin Twahirwa, accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has been postponed to Wednesday,… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament Passes Law Granting Rwanda Development Board Increased Autonomy
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is poised to gain significant autonomy in its financial and human resource management, encompassing staff recruitment and public procurement,… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Rwanda: Belgium Envoy to Rwanda on Why Brussels Won't Extradite Genocide Suspects
Versmessen Bert, the Ambassador of Belgium in Rwanda, has spoken out on the main reasons behind his country's decision to prosecute suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Warns Against 'Beliefs That Put People in Danger'
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) says it will not tolerate people who use their beliefs as an excuse for unlawful practices. This statement comes after the apprehension of Joseph… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Welcomes Re-Arrest of Genocide Suspect Karangwa
Faustin Nkusi, the spokesperson of the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA), has welcomed the Netherlands' decision to re-arrest Major Pierre-Claver Karangwa, who stands… Read more »
Rwanda: Stark Police Warning as Power Cables, Water Pipes Are Vandalised
Rwanda National Police has issued a stark warning against vandalism and theft of power transmission lines and water supply pipes following a rise in the illegal acts in one month. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Rwanda: Road Safety - Traffic Cameras to Track Other Traffic Offences
Traffic cameras, which currently regulate speed on Rwandan roads, will soon begin tracking a host of other offences, Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye said on… Read more »