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President Felix Tshisekedi claims the source of his problems with Rwanda is that Kigali supports the M23 rebel movement to fight his government. He makes the accusation in every forum, domestically and internationally.

Someone advise Mr Tshisekedi, war is not a game of football

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
Ernest Rwamucyo has been appointed as the Proposed Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations, replacing Claver Gatete.
Rwanda

Rwanda picks new UN envoy as nation's rights body gets new boss

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
Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN. Courtesy
Africa

Rwandan envoy condemns Kinshasa’s arming of militias

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Airtel Rwanda, Min Yuan, the Deputy Representative of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Rwanda looks how children use computers. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Airtel Rwanda, UNICEF, Education Ministry inaugurate digital learning in schools

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
A view of Nkamira Transit Centre that was opened in Kanzenze Sector, Rubavu District. Courtesy
Editorial

A case of double jeopardy for Congolese refugees in Rwanda

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) says it took “immediate and robust action” in response to reports of sexual misconduct by its troops. Internet
Africa

DR Congo: UN peacekeepers suspended over sexual misconduct

Thursday, October 12, 2023
Rwanda is ahead of the curve within our sub-region, when it comes to completion rates at the primary and lower secondary levels. CRAISH BAHIZI
Editorial

Investment in the girl child is a sure bet

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
A group of immigrants try to cross the English Channel. Photo/Sky News.
Rwanda

New HRW report 'seeks to sabotage UK-Rwanda migration deal'

Tuesday, October 10, 2023