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The book goes for Rwf15,000. Courtesy photo
Rwanda

Religion vs science: Local authors’ book explores contradictions

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Genocide convict Sosthène Munyemana infamously known as the ‘Butcher of Tumba’ for his role in the 1994 Genocide, was handed a 24-year prison sentence.
Crime

Justice delayed but finally served: Activists, survivors on ‘Butcher of Tumba’ Genocide conviction

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Sosthène Munyemana.
Crime

Genocide: ‘Butcher of Tumba’ sentenced to 24 years in France

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Genocide suspect Sostherne Munyemana with his lawyer. French prosecutors have called for a 30-year prison sentence for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Internet
Crime

French prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for Genocide suspect Munyemana

Monday, December 18, 2023
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Prisoners can now apply for parole after completing just a quarter of their sentences. Photo/Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Parole: What you need to know about eligibility as gov’t cuts application time

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Some people with disabilities are assisted to board a bus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Access for persons with disabilities: A barrier free society

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, delivers remarks during a meeting in Kigali on December 7. Steiner was in Rwanda for the third edition of Hanga Pitchfest that took place in Rwanda on Friday, December 8. Courtesy
Rwanda

UNDP boss on backing Rwanda's sustainable development initiatives

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Police officers and other security agencies during a past community work (Umuganda) exercise. In Rwanda, security agencies regularly join hands with the citizenry in many community development activities. Courtesy
Security

Police: Theft, drug-related crimes on decline

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente poses for a photo with the new military prosecutors, Captain Jacques Kwizera and Lieutenant Colonel Jean Bosco Kamirindi (Left) and Lieutenant Colonel Jean Paul Mubiligi Rwamfizi and Captain Gaspard Ndayambaje (Right) after a swearing-in event on Tuesday, December 12. COURTESY.
Law

PHOTOS: PM Ngirente tips new military prosecutors on discipline, timely justice

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The law of December 4, 2023, amending the law of August 30, 2018, determining offences and penalties in general (being referred to as penal code) was published in the Official Gazette of December 5, 2023. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Ten major changes in the newly-amended penal law

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Inmates in various correctional facilities in the country can now apply for parole after serving only a quarter of their jail terms. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda: Inmates eligible for parole after serving a quarter of their terms

Monday, December 11, 2023
Grace Ineza Umuhoza, a Rwandan eco-feminist and child advocate, has called for increased climate finance to the newly adopted disaster fund known as the “Loss and Damage Fund”. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Youth call for urgent action on climate finance

Monday, December 11, 2023