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Members of the genocidial group FDLR in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

The ordeal of rape, forced abortions in the FDLR as told by survivors

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Ambassador Charles Karamba during the signing ceremony.

Rwanda signed the AU convention—but prevention must begin before abuse becomes normal

Monday, August 03, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Ambassador Charles Karamba during the signing ceremony.
Women

Rwanda signs AU convention on ending violence against women, girls

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
This six-month fellowship is aimed at final-year PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The placement runs from January 2027 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C
Education

Seven scholarships, fellowships and grants open to Rwandans this August

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva. Courtesy
Rwanda

What to know as UN Human Rights Council adopts Rwanda's UPR review

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
Seven fully funded programs helping Rwandans study, research and lead globally. COURTESY
Education

Looking for funding? Here are 7 opportunities open to Rwandans

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
15 November 2022: Kabuga listens intently to the prosecution case, The Hague. Source: UNIRMCT
Crime

Félicien Kabuga: A life of greed, genocide and impunity

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Former FDLR Combatant, Corpol (Rtd)Laurence Mujawayezu, delivering her testimony, on June 2 at Mutobo Demobilisation Center.
Rwanda

Former FDLR combatant recounts path from trauma to hope

Saturday, June 13, 2026
A delegation of more than 800 residents from Nyarugunga Sector in Kicukiro District, visit Nyarubuye the memorial on Saturday, April 2. Courtesy
Kwibuka

How Tutsi were relocated to Nyarubuye to face death during Genocide

Sunday, May 03, 2026