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Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. The government has launched new efforts aimed at decongesting prisons in the country. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Gov’t to save Rwf15b annually in prisons decongestion

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
UFACO Garment factory workers on duty at Kigali Special Economic Zone. More reactions from private sector are raised following the new change in working hours. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Mixed reactions trail changes to working hours

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Workers employed in private institutions, including banks and telecommunication companies,are concerned that they are given short unreliable contracts.
Business

Recruitment firms face scrutiny over ‘exploitative employee contracts’

Monday, January 09, 2023
Gatete Nyiringabo, who went to the frontlines in North Kivu province in eastern DR Congo, seen here during a guided tour of the region recently. Courtesy
Africa

Experts weigh in on alleged Kishishe massacre

Monday, January 09, 2023
Elizabeth Ibanda-Nahamya. Photo by UN
International

Ugandan judge on Félicien Kabuga bench dies

Friday, January 06, 2023
Joseph Areruya leads a break away during Nyanza Race last week. Ferwacy has announced a 16-race calendar including the arrival of Tour du Rwanda, Continental Championship and World championship. Courtesy
Cycling

Ferwacy releases ‘hectic’ 2023 cycling race calendar

Tuesday, January 03, 2023
Bernard Maingain, a Belgian lawyer who has, for several years, condemned the anti-Tutsi hate speeches in eastern DR Congo.
Law

Belgian lawyer on why genocide ideology doesn’t dissolve three decades after dispersion of genocidaires

Monday, January 02, 2023
The M23 rebel group handing over Kibumba territory to the EAC force in DRC led by Kenyan Maj. Gen Jeff Nyagah as they withdraw from Kibumba in DR Congo. Courtesy

If you are a ‘Johnny Come Lately’, just leave DRC for those better placed

Wednesday, December 28, 2022
One of some pictures showing how Kinyarwandaphones undergo severe torture in DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

Genocide survivors want UN to probe Tutsi massacres in DR Congo

Sunday, December 18, 2022
Outstanding sexual reproductive health and rights reporters awarded
Featured

HDI awards top reproductive health journalists

Saturday, December 17, 2022
Regional leaders during the third Inter-Congolese dialogue under the EAC-Led Nairobi Process on December 5. Courtesy

Social Peace: A New Approach to stability in the Great Lakes Region

Friday, December 16, 2022
(L-R) National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson, Marie-Claire Mukasine, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General and Ozonnia Ojielo, the UN Resident Coordinator in Gisagara District. Courtesy
Rwanda

International Human Rights Day: Rwanda’s journey

Tuesday, December 13, 2022