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The Rwanda Investigation Bureau recorded 4,330 cases of child sexual abuse in 2025. File photo.

Sexual abuse is never the victim’s fault

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
AI-generated image showing two adolescents share a light-hearted moment outdoors, highlighting the importance of healthy communication, mutual respect and informed choices in adolescent relationships.

Why Rwanda needs ‘Romeo and Juliet law' for consensual adolescent relationships

Monday, August 10, 2026
Rwanda National Police officers inspect a facility following the immediate closure of several alcoholic beverage factories across the country. Courtesy photo.
Rwanda

RIB, govt spox shed light on closure of alcohol manufacturers

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

Officials urge family dialogue to address root causes of conflicts

Saturday, May 16, 2026
PL cadres from various levels across the country convened in Kigali on Sunday, 29 March. Photos by Michel Nkurunziza
Politics

PL party supports proposed 'family council' to help reduce divorce cases

Monday, March 30, 2026
Milleire Batamuriza, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, addresses members of political party forum. Courtesy
Politics

Political parties, gender ministry exchange on ways end issues affecting the family

Friday, March 20, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested a teacher over allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old female student, who had gone missing for days in Gatsibo. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gatsibo: Teacher arrested over alleged defilement of student

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Tuesday, March 10, paraded two men suspected of theft and rape, with the alleged offences reported in Rwamagana District.
Crime

Two men in custody over rape, robbery

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Some juvenile inmates who sat for national exams pose for a photo with RCS officers at Nyagatare Juvenile Prison in Nyagatare District. This is the only facility exclusively built to accommodate young offenders in the country. Photo: Courtesy
Law

Inside major proposals for a child-friendly justice system

Friday, February 27, 2026
Benjamin Manirakiza, 41, a university lecturer arrested on Monday, January 19, over alleged child defilement and sexual exploitation. Courtesy
Crime

New details emerge on university lecturer charged with sexual abuse

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
PHOTO BY IGIHE
Crime

University lecturer arrested over sexual abuse

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Disaster Management, Antoine Ruvebana
Crime

Ruvebana’s defilement appeal ruling deferred to December

Saturday, November 22, 2025