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Rwanda’s ambassador to Switzerland Marie Chantal Rwakazina during the celebration of the 29th Liberation Day, on Tuesday, July 4. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda’s liberation is a dream come true - Amb Rwakazina
Rwanda Investigation Bureau's spokesperson Thierry Murangira speaks to journalists. According to RIB a total of 234 people were arrested for genocide ideology and related crimes during the 100 days of the commemoration.
Crime
Over 230 arrested for genocide ideology in 100 days - RIB
President Paul Kagame responds to different questions during a televised conversation dubbed ‘Ask the President’ on the
public broadcaster RBA, in Kigali on Tuesday, July 4. Kagame said that Rwanda’s toughest challenge was rebuilding a shattered
nation, uniting its people and making them understand their history. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda
Kagame on toughest challenges Rwanda faced after liberation
Dr. Lidong Yu, a Chinese orthopedic surgeon  and his teammate during a surgical operation at Kibungo Referral Hospital in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health
How Chinese orthopedic surgeon is saving lives in Rwanda
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Health
Concern as alcohol consumption surges in Rwanda
Experts say that many people think they don’t have dental problems until the situation gets out of the hand. File
Health
Over 50 percent Rwandans never visit the dentist - survey
The number of overweight people in Rwanda has increased from 14 percent in 2013 to 18.6 percent in 2022, according to findings of a country-wide survey carried out by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC).
Health
Obesity on the rise among Rwandans – new study
Justice Minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja and  RIB’s Secretary General Jeannot Ruhunga  during the conclusion of a three-day investigators’ retreat on Thursday, June 29 in Nyamata, Bugesera District. Courtesy
Crime
RIB investigators brace for tougher future as AI takes shape
Thierry Murangira, Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson.
Crime
RIB explains reason behind rise in crime statistics
Rwanda Investigation Bureau headquarters at Kimihurura. A newly proposed draft law is seeking to grant powers to the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to close some case files without first sending them to the prosecutors.File
Law
RIB may soon start closing ‘some’ cases without prosecution
Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Religion
Eid al-Adha: Muslims pray for national dev't, security
A group of suspects that are paraded at Rwanda Investigation Bureau on February 5, 2020. The first six months of 2023 have registered the highest crime rate compared to the previous five years. Sam Ngendahimana
Crime
2023 has highest crime rate in five years – Minister
The Minister of State in charge of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Solina Nyirahabimana addresses members of parliament  while presenting a new draft law on criminal procedure during a parliamentary session  on Monday, June 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Law
Minister Nyirahabimana allays fears over giving more powers to judges
EACRF commander Major General Aphaxard Kiugu and MONUSCO Deputy Force Commander Major General Benoît Chavanat in a conversation during the reconnaissance mission. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo: EAC force assesses Rumangabo as a pre-cantonment area for armed groups
General James Kabarebe, the Senior Defence and Security Advisor to President Paul Kagame visits Rwandan Security Forces in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique , on Friday, June 23.Courtesy
Security
Gen. Kabarebe visits Rwanda security forces in Cabo Delgado
A scene of the accident where a bus collided with this car (pictured here) that caused the death of Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti and other two people  in Kabale, Uganda on Thursday, June 22. According to the new information, the two people who died in a road accident along with pastor Theogene Niyonshuti, have been identified. Courtesy
Rwanda
Two people who died in accident with Pr. Niyonshuti identified
Late Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti died in a car accident in Uganda on Thursday night, June 22. File
Rwanda
Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti widow speaks out after family tragedy
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Religion
Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti eulogised as a “man of value”

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