In an interview on the BBC’s Today Program this week, Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell sang the praises of Rwanda’s “remarkable regime.” But as the debate over the government’s Safety of Rwanda bill came to a close, he left out some important facts about Rwanda’s human rights record. When asked about an incident in which […]
Washington, DC — Communist China exploits African children to power the ‘Green Economy’ Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, introduced legislation (HR 7891) this week aimed at ensuring that cobalt—a key natural resource used to power electric vehicles, solar panels and other “green” products—that is extracted or processed with […]
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) received a total of 52 cases of genocide ideology and associated crimes during the initial week – from April 7 to 13 – of commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, resulting in the arrest of 39 suspects. According to RIB spokesperson Thierry Murangira, comparing these figures to […]
More than a million people, including children, have fled their homes in the volatile Central Africa Republic to Cameroon. Not all have given up hope. A bus throws up dust as it rumbles away from the sprawling expanse of the refugee camp at Gado-Badzere in eastern Cameroon. It’s heading to the war-ravaged Central African Republic […]
John Bosco Siboyintore, Head of Rwanda’s Genocide Fugitives Tracking Unit at the National Public Prosecution Authority (GFTU), has revealed the hurdles encountered in prosecuting genocide suspects scattered across the globe and called for enhanced international cooperation to bring them to justice. Out of 33 countries where approximately 1146 indictments were sent, only eight genocide suspects […]
The war in Gaza and its aftermath of renewed tensions between Hezbollah and the Hebrew state are a reminder of the extent of Iranian interference in the region. But the mullahs’ regime is now exerting a destabilising influence beyond its traditional sphere of influence. The risks to peace and global trade are real. For almost […]
Mombasa — Two individuals suspected of recruiting young people into joining terrorist groups in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be detained for a further 21 days. On Thursday, a Mombasa Magistrate Court ruled that Hussein Yusuf Mrafi and Ali Mwalimu Mwinyi should be held for a further three weeks to allow […]
Yaounde, Cameroon — Opposition candidates are accusing Chad’s military ruler, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, of flouting election rules and launching his campaign before the official starting date of April 14. Deby, the transitional president who seized power after the death of his father in 2021, is attempting to cement his rule with a victory in […]
Management and staff of Broadband Systems Corporation (BSC) paid homage to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in a commemoration event held at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, as Rwanda marks 30 years since the tragic event unfolded. The event, held on April 9, included various commemorative activities such as a tour of […]
Canadian Member of Parliament Arielle Kayabaga has requested the Canadian parliament to designate FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda as a terrorist organisation. ALSO READ: Belgian FM asks DR Congo to end ties with FDLR The Liberal MP for London West and first black woman to become […]
The Nyagatare Intermediate Court is set to deliver a verdict in the case of former Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana. The verdict will be read on Thursday, April 11 at 3pm. He stands accused of soliciting and accepting illegal benefits in exchange for favors and abuse of office. During the la hearing on March 12, […]
Yaounde, Cameroon — In Gabon, Christians joined Muslims this week to pray for peace as the country holds a month-long “national dialogue” intended to pave the way for military leaders to transfer power to a civilian government. Clerics say that among the approximately 700 civilians who attended this year’s Eid al-Fitr prayers Wednesday at the […]
Three decades have passed since the genocide against the Tutsi, a wound on our nation’s soul that continues to throb. We remember the over one million innocent victims who were barbarically slaughtered, their lives extinguished in a tide of unimaginable hate. However, as we commemorate these departed souls, we also turn our gaze to the […]
A French NGO has filed a complaint seeking a probe into the deaths of two French officers killed in the early days of the 1994 Rwanda genocide. The Survie NGO that advocates for better relations between France and Africa, and two relatives, on Monday sought answers over the deaths of two military police members Rene […]
As Rwandans began to commemorate the painful memories of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, on Sunday French President Emmanuel Macron released a video message from France. Saying he stood by his comments in May 2021, when he acknowledged France’s failure to heed warnings of looming massacres, Macron once again stopped short of an official […]
Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, has emphasised that Rwanda’s tragedy serves as a warning, highlighting the potential consequences of division and extremism if left unaddressed. His remarks came as Rwandans commemorated the 30th anniversary of a genocide that ravaged their nation, tearing apart communities and resulting in one of the most devastating massacres of the 20th […]
Kigali, Rwanda — Rwandan President Paul Kagame has commended Kenya on its contribution to the reconstruction of Rwanda after the 1994 Genocide. President Kagame pointed out that Kenya hosted many fleeing Rwandese during that tragic period. Nairobi was among countries, President Kagame told Heads of State and Governments, Envoys and Heads of Delegation in Kigali […]
Former US President Bill Clinton arrived in Kigali late Saturday, April 6, where he joined other leaders including South Sudan President Salva Kiir, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, Czech Republic President Petr Pavel, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, for the 30th commemoration of […]