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Moses Turahirwa, a prominent fashion designer and founder of Moshions, arrives at the High Court for a hearing session. Courtesy
Crime

Why Moshions founder Turahirwa is back in court

Monday, February 16, 2026
The New Times
Crime

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

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 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.
Crime

DJ Toxxyk remanded over fatal road accident

Wednesday, January 21, 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
Crime

DJ Toxxyk pleads guilty to manslaughter, fleeing accident scene

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The New Times
International

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage

Friday, December 19, 2025
Sports enthusiasts raise their voices against gender-based violence during Car Free Day activities in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Inside the mind of an abuser: Insights from a Psychologist

Monday, December 08, 2025
Red Cross volunteers assist a trauma victim at Kicukiro Nyanza Genocide Memorial on May 4. Mental health issues like neurosis can often go unnoticed and untreated. Courtesy

Neurosis: Recognising the unseen mental struggle

Saturday, December 06, 2025
Bill Ruzima, who was recently arrested over substance use, has been transferred to the Huye Rehabilitation Centre for treatment. Courtesy
Health

Singer Bill Ruzima transferred to rehabilitation centre

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Singer Bill Ruzima was arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau over drug abuse accusations. Courtesy
Crime

Afro-Soul singer Bill Ruzima arrested over drug use

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
A person pouring beer into a glass. The Ministry of Health’s “Tunywe Less” campaign is a bold initiative promoting responsible drinking and raising awareness about addiction. Internet Photo

The new quiet problem and the wounded ambition of Rwanda’s youth

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Genocide convict Sosthène Munyemana and his laywer in France. A Paris court upheld Munyemana’s 24-year sentence for genocide crimes committed in Tumba in Huye District. Courtesy
Crime

‘Justice came late, but it came’: Genocide survivor who outlived the ‘Butcher of Tumba’

Wednesday, October 29, 2025