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More than 35,000 criminal cases have been handled through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in four years, according to the Judiciary. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

Over 35,000 criminal cases settled through ADR mechanisms

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Rwanda will join the rest of the African continent in marking the 62nd African Liberation Day officially observed on May 25.
Rwanda

Rwanda to celebrate Africa Day with call for unity, home-grown solutions

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Participants are briefed on the planning and execution of the Genocide against the Tutsi at the former Gatwaro Stadium, now the Gatwaro Genocide Memorial in Karongi District.
Rwanda

RRA, OAG staff donate cows to Genocide survivors, rescuers in Karongi

Saturday, May 23, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses participants during a consultative meeting on the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi and the struggle to stop it, Friday, May 22. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Rwanda

First Lady urges leaders to confront genocide denial, hate speech

Friday, May 22, 2026
Members of the Parliament during the session on Monday, May 18. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

MPs demand action as financial management gaps persist

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Rwanda

Genocide memorial unveiled at California State University

Monday, May 18, 2026
Tito Rutaremara, the Chairperson of  Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum during an interview. File.
Rwanda

What solutions do elders suggest to issues affecting Rwandan families?

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Justice Charles Kariwabo, the outgoing president of the judiciary anti-corruption committee and Angéline Rutazan, the incoming committee president during the handover. Courtesy
Rwanda

Judiciary: What awaits new anti-corruption committee

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Rwanda

Officials urge family dialogue to address root causes of conflicts

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Students during a Kinyarwanda lesson while learning about Rwandan culture. File
Rwanda

‘You stop expecting some privileges’: A single father on raising five children

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Officials and staff of Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) and former rebels during a guided tour of the memorial. Courtesy
Rwanda

Former FDLR fighters reflect on lessons learnt at Kigali Genocide Memorial

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Governor of Western Province Jean Bosco Ntibitura lays a wreaths during Kwibuka event held at Nyabihu Genocide Memorial in Mukamira Sector, on Tuesday, May 12,
Rwanda

Western Province private sector commit to fight genocide ideology 

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Rwanda Correctional Service on Thursday morning announced the death of Aimable Uzaramba Karasira. Courtesy
Rwanda

Aimable Karasira dies of suspected prescription overdose

Thursday, May 07, 2026
The Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, presents the annual report before a joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, May 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Preventive audits save Rwf10bn in two years - OAG report

Thursday, May 07, 2026
The Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, presents the annual report before a joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, May 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Auditor General’s report: Over 97% of public entities get clean audits

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The forum brings together Attorneys General, Ministers of Justice, private sector actors, and development partners
Rwanda

African attorneys-general meet in Kigali over policies, partnerships

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Urujeni Bakuramutsa, the Rwanda’s ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in European country, addresses delegates.
Rwanda

Rwanda submits candidacy to head ITU Council

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The Nyarugenge Primary Court has found Arnaud Shema De Bosscher, DJ Toxxyk, guilty on all four charges related to a fatal road accident and drug-related offences. Courtesy
Rwanda

DJ Toxxyk fined, sentenced to community service

Monday, May 04, 2026
President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, during his one-day working visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday, May 3. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame’s Tanzania visit underscores strategic weight of bilateral ties

Monday, May 04, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with his Tanzanian counterpart, President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday, May 3. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame meets with Tanzania’s Suluhu

Sunday, May 03, 2026