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Rwanda

Malayika Murinzi ‘a true definition of what a Rwandan citizen should be’ – minister

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Alcoholism and lack of quality family time are among the major factors destabilising Rwandan families. File
Society

Alcoholism, absence of family time threaten stability of Rwandan families

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Genocide convict Ahmed Napoleon Mbonyunkiza is handcuffed after his deportation from the United States on March 4. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Law

What happens when a convict tried in absentia reappears?

Thursday, March 06, 2025
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolée Uwimana addresses MPs a session in parliament on February 9. Courtesy
Crime

Debate grows over proposed tribunal for child defilement cases

Friday, February 14, 2025
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Local govt leaders on spot over ‘inaction’ on teenage pregnancies

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
MPs have urged RIB, NPPA, and other institutions to treat teenage pregnancy and defilement as an epidemic requiring urgent and decisive action. Courtesy Photo
Crime

Lawmaker says teenage pregnancies should be treated as ‘epidemic’

Friday, January 24, 2025
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Law

What's a suspended sentence all about?

Saturday, November 16, 2024
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

Monday, November 11, 2024
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested Bishop Jean Bosco Harerimana, the pastor of Zeraphat Holy Church.
Crime

Zeraphat Holy Church pastor, wife arrested over fraud, blackmail

Thursday, October 10, 2024
RIB arrested Phocas Katabogama, a Catholic priest and headmaster of Lycee de Rusumo over defiling a 15-year-old student at the school in Kirehe District. Courtesy
Crime

Priest arrested over defilement of 15-year-old student

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. According to the prosecution, the conviction rate in Rwanda rose to 93 percent in 2023-2024, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous year. Craish Bahizi
Crime

Conviction rate rises to 93 percent: What are the major crimes?

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Former members of the Chamber of Deputies take the oath of office on September 19, 2018. File
Elections

Parliament: Which outgoing women MPs are vying for a comeback?

Tuesday, June 25, 2024