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Nyarugenge Intermediate Court, has upheld the lower court’s decision to remand Arnaud de Bosscher Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk. Courtesy

Court upholds decision to remand DJ Toxxyk

Monday, February 09, 2026

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

FDLR’s ‘General’ Gakwerere set for court martial

Monday, February 09, 2026

Dieudonné Ishimwe, popularly known as Prince Kid. Courtesy

Prince Kid: What’s the fate of former Miss Rwanda organiser in US custody?

Monday, February 09, 2026

Emma Uwera, a seed entrepreneur and plant breeder, works in her maize plantation in Rwamagana District on January 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Fake seeds dealers could face jail term under new bill

Monday, February 09, 2026

A section of Nyamirambo neighbourhood in Kigali. Courtesy

Nyamirambo: Five days later, police wait for suspected robbers hiding under drainage

Sunday, February 08, 2026

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has warned the public against using banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes. Courtesy

BNR flags money bouquets as illegal

Friday, February 06, 2026

A US-based Rwandan man, David Gakuba Mugisha, was on Thursday, February 5, arraigned before a Kigali court over the alleged murder of his colleague, Eric Ngabo. Courtesy

US-based Rwandan appears in court over alleged murder of colleague

Thursday, February 05, 2026

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What you need to know about DJ Toxxyk’s appeal case

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Genocide suspect Claude Muhayimana, who was convicted for his role in the massacres of Tutsi civilians in the Bisesero area in Karongi District. File

French court opens appeal trial of genocide suspect Claude Muhayimana

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Vicky Ajok, a Ugandan woman working as a housemaid in Syria, has reportedly confessed to killing veteran Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, 87, who was found dead in her apartment in Damascus last month.

Ugandan housemaid confesses to killing Syrian actress

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Delegates follow a presentation of the newly conducted study by Transparency International Rwanda in Kigali on Thursday, January 29. Courtesy

New study reveals bribery and sexual abuse in education sector

Friday, January 30, 2026

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Thursday, January 29, confirmed the arrest of Fred Barafinda Sekikubo. Courtesy

Barafinda, two others arrested over spreading falsehoods

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Legal practitioners in Rwanda say asset concealment is one of the complex aspects of divorce cases. Courtesy

How couples hide assets during divorce cases

Monday, January 26, 2026

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.

Bugesera woman gets life sentence for killing three-year-old boy

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Minister of Labour and Public Service Christine Nkulikiyinka (2nd Left) addresses the parliamentary committee on Governance and Gender Affairs on Thursday, January 22. Courtesy

Misconduct cases among public servants drop by 53%

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Nyarugenge Primary Court has denied bail to renowned disc jockey Arnaud de Bosscher Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, and ordered him into 30-day pretrial detention.

DJ Toxxyk remanded over fatal road accident

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Benjamin Manirakiza, 41, a university lecturer arrested on Monday, January 19, over alleged child defilement and sexual exploitation. Courtesy

New details emerge on university lecturer charged with sexual abuse

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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University lecturer arrested over sexual abuse

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Reported cases of gender-based violence continue to rise.

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

DJ Toxxyk pleads guilty to manslaughter, fleeing accident scene

Wednesday, January 14, 2026