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Benjamin Manirakiza, 41, a university lecturer arrested on Monday, January 19, over alleged child defilement and sexual exploitation. Courtesy
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New details emerge on university lecturer charged with sexual abuse

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Crime

University lecturer arrested over sexual abuse

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Reported cases of gender-based violence continue to rise.
Crime

Understanding the increase in reported gender-based violence cases

Saturday, January 17, 2026
The Nyarugenge Primary Court on Monday heard the case of popular Rwandan Disc jockey (DJ) Arnaud De Bosscher Shema, widely known as DJ Toxxyk, who is facing four criminal charges. Courtesy
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DJ Toxxyk pleads guilty to manslaughter, fleeing accident scene

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Nyamata Primary Court has granted bail to Hassan Bahame, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre. Courtesy
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Gitagata rehab boss Bahame released on bail

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Nyarugenge Primary Court has postponed to January 14, the bail hearing of disc jockey Arnaud Shema, also known as DJ Toxxyk. Courtesy
Crime

DJ Toxxyk bail hearing postponed

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Cyprien Uzabakiriho aka Djihad and his co-accused at the court. Courtesy
Crime

Yampano sex tape case: Court rejects suspects’ bail appeal

Monday, January 05, 2026
Busasamana Primary Court in Nyanza District has sentenced Emmanuel Ntarindwa to 15 years in prison.
Crime

Genocide: Suspect who hid under bed for two decades sentenced

Monday, January 05, 2026
Cyprien Uzabakiriho known as Djihad is among the suspects
Crime

Suspects in Yampano sex tape case appeal against remand

Monday, December 29, 2025
Maj Gen Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson of the Congolese armed forces.
Crime

Outcry as DR Congo army spokesman spreads anti-Tutsi tropes

Monday, December 29, 2025
Hassan Bahame, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre, was arrested over allegations of sexual exploitation involving juveniles under his supervision.
Crime

Juvenile rehab official’s sexual exploitation case moves to prosecution

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Juvenile rehab official arrested over sexual exploitation

Monday, December 22, 2025
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DJ Toxxyk arrested over fatal hit-and-run accident

Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Crime

Five arrested over abuse of national currency

Friday, December 19, 2025
The suspects are Cyprien Uzabakiriho, popularly known as Djihad; Patrick Ishimwe, known as Pazzo Man; Nestor Kwizera, and François-Xavier Ishimwe.
Crime

Yampano sex tape case: Four remanded, one granted bail

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Female and male gender-based violence (GBV) survivors in Nyabihu District receive soft-skills training and tea-plucking skills. Photo: Courtesy
Crime

Nyabihu sees increase in GBV reports amid awareness campaigns

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Crime

Eight in police custody over theft of electronic devices

Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Crime

Davis Manzi sentenced to seven years in prison

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Banque de France headquarters. Photo by Reuters
Crime

Banque de France sued over complicity in Genocide against the Tutsi

Friday, December 12, 2025
Cyprien Uzabakiriho (L), known as Djihad, is among the suspects in connection with the leaked explicit video involving musician Yampano (R) and his girlfriend.
Crime

More suspects plead not guilty in Yampano sex tape case

Thursday, December 11, 2025