October 23, 2025
Rwanda: Crime Prevention a Development Imperative, Says Justice Minister
The Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, has emphasized that preventing crime should not be regarded solely as a security objective but as a crucial component of Rwanda's… Read more »
October 22, 2025
Africa: Awareness About Fraud Is the Firewall Africa Needs Most - Cyber Experts
Global losses to scams are now estimated at more than one trillion dollars a year. The United Nations warns that hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked into Southeast… Read more »
October 21, 2025
Rwanda: Rib Arrests Man Over 'Posing As Prophet, Extorting People'
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) announced on October 21 that, in collaboration with Rwanda National Police, it had arrested Emmanuel Bucyanayandi, whose video was spreading on… Read more »
October 15, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: Western Province - Police Step Up Efforts to Curb Illicit Brew From DR Congo
Police in Western Province have stepped up operations to combat illicit drinks and narcotic drugs smuggled from DR Congo. Read more »
October 16, 2025
Rwanda: Land Authority Suspends Use of Power of Attorney in Land Transfers
The National Land Authority (NLA) has temporarily suspended the acceptance of powers of attorney for land transfers within Rwanda in a bid to curb fraud in land transactions. Read more »
Rwanda: Prison Overcrowding Drops By 30%
National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has reported a 30 per cent reduction in correctional facilities overcrowding in Rwanda since 2023/2024. Read more »
October 15, 2025
Rwanda: Rwanda Sanctions 25 Over Terrorism - Who Are They?
Twenty-five people have been sanctioned by the Rwandan government for terrorism and terrorism financing in a new sanctions list released by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)… Read more »
October 14, 2025
Rwanda: Genocide Convict Ndindabahizi Dies in Benin
Emmanuel Ndindabahizi, Rwanda's former Minister of Finance who was convicted for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has died in Benin, where he was serving a life… Read more »
October 13, 2025
Rwanda: High Court Postpones Appeal Hearing for Genocide Convict Mbonyumukiza
The High Court in Kigali has postponed to December 18, the appeal hearing on the provisional release request filed by Genocide convict Ahmed Napoleon Mbonyunkiza, who was deported… Read more »
Rwanda: Six Senators Set to Complete Their Terms Next Week
Six senators who were sworn in on October 22, 2020, at the Parliament during a ceremony presided over by President Paul Kagame are set to complete their five-year term next week,… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Rwanda: Somali Defence Chief in Rwanda to Strengthen Cooperation
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Somali National Armed Forces, Major General Odawa Yusuf Rage, and his delegation, on October 7, visited Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) headquarters… Read more »
October 08, 2025
Rwanda: How Drones Could Transform Vaccine Delivery in Rwanda
Scientists in cooling systems have proposed the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), known as drones, in vaccine delivery as a way to support rural health centres that face… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Rwanda: Rwanda, Indonesia Police Sign Agreement to Fight Transnational Crime
Rwanda National Police (RNP) and the Indonesian National Police have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in combating transnational organised… Read more »
October 02, 2025
Rwanda: Rwanda's Cyberhub Marks New Chapter in Digital Security, Skills Development
A national centre of excellence in cybersecurity and data protection was launched in Kigali on Thursday, October 2. Government officials and partners called it a milestone in… Read more »
October 01, 2025
Rwanda: Govt to Roll Out Prenatal Paternity DNA Testing in Defilement Cases
The government is set to introduce non-invasive prenatal paternity testing as early as six to eight weeks of pregnancy for defiled children and teenage mothers, a move officials… Read more »
September 30, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Military Court Sentences Kabila to Death
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia on Tuesday by a military court that convicted him of war crimes, treason, and crimes against humanity. Read more »
September 29, 2025
Rwanda: Davis Manzi's Forex Trial Reopened As Court Probes Compensation Claims
Gasabo Intermediate Court has reopened the trial of Davis Manzi Sezisoni, founder of Billion Traders Ltd, and his wife, Sophie Akaliza, over alleged financial crimes linked to… Read more »
Rwanda: Les Ombres Du Monde - the Genocide Against the Tutsi for the Netflix Age
Michel Bussi's Les Ombres du monde - The Shadows of the World, in English - published in France last month, is an unexpected novel. Bussi tackles the 1994 Genocide against the… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Rejects Victoire Ingabire's Request for Recusal of Judges
The High Court in Kigali has rejected a request by Victoire Ingabire to disqualify the panel of judges presiding over her trial. Read more »
September 28, 2025
Rwanda: Rwanda Foreign Minister, Trump Advisor Hold Diplomatic Talks
The United States Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, announced that he held diplomatic talks with Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier… Read more »
September 25, 2025
Rwanda: What to Know About Ex-Ferwafa SG Kalisa's Trial
Gasabo Primary Court on Thursday, September 25, heard the bail application of former Secretary General of FERWAFA, Adolphe Kalisa, commonly known as Camarade. He is facing charges… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Congolese Army Jailed Me, Broke My Leg,' Says Rwandan Returnee
Ezira Maniraguha is one of hundreds of Rwandans finally finding relief after spending decades in eastern DR Congo worrying that they will be killed any time. Read more »
Rwanda: Akagera Park At the Heart of $2m Rhino Rewilding Drive
Akagera National Park is taking centre stage in a continent-wide campaign to restore rhino populations, as African Parks launches a $2 million fundraising drive to support the… Read more »
September 24, 2025
Central Africa: Nduhungirehe Urges UN Action Against Hate Speech, Atrocities in Great Lakes
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has urged the United Nations to act more decisively against hate speech and warning signs… Read more »
September 19, 2025
Rwanda: NGOs Pledge Stronger Safeguards Against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing
Non-Governmental Organisations in Rwanda have pledged to strengthen internal controls, improve transparency, and ensure full compliance with the country's anti-money laundering and… Read more »
