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I&M Bank staff with UN coordinator pose for a group photo at the Umuganda tree-planting event to commemorate this year’s United Nations Day in Bugesera on October 21. Photos by Ctraish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: I&M Bank, UN Rwanda mark UN Day with special Umuganda tree-planting in Bugesera

Monday, October 23, 2023
The Cabinet appointed Providence Umurungi as chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, replacing Marie-Claire Mukasine, on October 20. Courtesy
Rwanda

Law scholar to head Rwanda rights body

Saturday, October 21, 2023
Leopold Munyakazi, one of the key ideologues of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who started disseminating hate speech targeting the Tutsi in 1990, had evaded justice for 12 years before he was deported from the USA in 2016. In 2018, he was convicted for Genocide revisionism. HRW used Munyakazi's case in their latest report to argue that Rwanda restricts freedom of expression for its citizens. File

Without a leg to stand on, Human Rights Watch still insists on punching down on Rwanda

Saturday, October 21, 2023
EAPC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Media Council of Kenya, David Omwoyo speaks during the launch of the East Africa Press Council in Arusha, Tanzania on Thursday, October 19. Courtesy
Africa

East African Press Council launched for free, stronger media

Thursday, October 19, 2023
(LR)Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere and Deputy Ombudsman in charge of preventing and fighting injustice, Odette Yankurije and Deputy Ombudsman Abbas Mukama presenting the report.
Rwanda

Five key highlights from Ombudsman’s annual report

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations addresses the UN General Assembly’s General Debate on the report of the International Residual Mechanisms for Criminal Tribunals. Courtesy
Crime

Suspending Kabuga trial a slap in the face of Genocide survivors – Envoy

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
(L-R) Jean-Paul Maniraho, a freelance journalist and Théogène Manirakiza, the owner and founder Ukwezi TV youtube channel.
Rwanda

Media self-regulatory body speaks out on journalists’ arrest

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Eric Mushimire, a stoic 57-year-old businessman during a tour at Kwa Mushimire’, an area located in Kibagabaga cell, Kimironko sector, Gasabo District . Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

‘Kwa Mushimire’: How area got its famous nickname

Monday, October 16, 2023
Dieudonne Ishimwe, alias Prince Kid, consults with his lawyers at the High Court chambers in Nyamirambo earlier this year. File.
Crime

Prince Kid sentenced to five years in prison

Friday, October 13, 2023
The wife to Gabon's deposed president Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, who was accused of allegedly embezzling public funds. PHOTO _ AFP
Africa

Wife of Gabon's former leader Ali Bongo jailed

Thursday, October 12, 2023
After ending the genocide, government focused relentlessly on restoring hope and delivering improvements in the well-being of her citizens. Courtesy

HRW Does Not Own the Copyright on Human Rights

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo delivers remarks as he officially opens a five-day Symposium on alternative dispute resolution, on October 9. Courtesy
Law

Over 4,000 cases resolved through mediation in five years

Wednesday, October 11, 2023