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 Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo
Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo
Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre coordinator Hassan Bahame faces charges of abuse of authority for personal gain and sexual exploitation of women undergoing rehabilitation.
Crime
Gitagata rehab boss appeal trial starts in camera
Madeleine Nirere, the Ombudsman speaks during the launch of the report on Tuesday, February 10. Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Corruption: What's behind Rwanda's top performance in global ranking
Louise Mushikiwabo , the  Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie speaks at the  46th Ministerial Conference of LaFrancophonie in Kigali,on November 19, 2025. Dan Gatsinzi
International
Mushikiwabo talks priorities in Francophonie rebid
Transparency International Rwanda Executive Director Apollinaire Mupiganyi presents the report in Kigali on Tuesday, February 10. He noted that the 2025 CPI paints a concerning global picture, with corruption becoming more entrenched worldwide. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Rwanda records highest-ever score in global corruption index
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa speaks at the launch of  the Anti-Corruption Judiciary Week, on Monday, February 9. Courtesy
Law
How Judiciary plans to plug loopholes fueling corruption
Nyarugenge Intermediate Court, has upheld the lower court’s decision to remand Arnaud de Bosscher Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk. Courtesy
Crime
Court upholds decision to remand DJ Toxxyk
On March 1, 2025, AFC/M23 handed over Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere (left) of the genocidal group FDLR and other FDLR members to Rubavu 
District officials. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana
Crime
FDLR’s ‘General’ Gakwerere set for court martial
Dieudonné Ishimwe, popularly known as Prince Kid. Courtesy
Crime
Prince Kid: What’s the fate of former Miss Rwanda organiser in US custody?
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana during a panel discussion at Umushyikirano, on Friday, February 6. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Education
Rwanda achieves education for all, but more work lies ahead - minister
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents progress on NST2 during the opening of the 20th National Umushyikirano Council  on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy
Umushyikirano: PM Nsengiyumva presents performance under NST2
The New Times
Crime
What you need to know about DJ Toxxyk’s appeal case
Lawyers offer support during a past plea bargain proceeding at Nyarugenge Prison. Photos: Courtesy. 
Law
Plea bargain: Over 800 criminal cases settled in week-long drive
Genocide suspect Claude Muhayimana, who was convicted for his role in the massacres of Tutsi civilians in the Bisesero area in Karongi District. File
Crime
French court opens appeal trial of genocide suspect Claude Muhayimana
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe has condemned the persistent denial and minimisation of the genocide by groups in France. File
Kwibuka
Nduhungirehe calls out Genocide denial narratives ahead of Kwibuka
A teacher assists pupils with class work  at Groupe Scolaire Kimisange. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.
Education
REB tightens oversight as teachers skip mandatory English training
Legal practitioners in Rwanda say asset concealment is one of the complex aspects of divorce cases. Courtesy
Crime
How couples hide assets during divorce cases
The Gasabo Intermediate Court has convicted Olive Mukangenzi of murder and sentenced her to life imprisonment for her role in the death of a three-year-old boy.
Crime
Bugesera woman gets life sentence for killing three-year-old boy
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Law
What are the most contentious issues in divorce cases in Rwanda?

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