Kigezi Region, Uganda – Police in Kigezi have apprehended Fosta Twizemana, a Rwandan herdsman, on charges of defiling his six-year-old daughter. The disturbing incident occurred on July 26 in Kayebe Cell, Kigara Parish, Kamwezi Sub County, Rukiga District. According to Kigezi police spokesperson, Elly Maate, Twizemana was at his farmContinue Reading
Kagame’s Digital Manipulation Tactics Exposed In late May 2024, a series of reports titled “Rwanda Classified” was released by Forbidden Stories, a network of investigative journalists. These reports shed light on the suspicious death of Rwandan journalist and government critic John Williams Ntwali and revealed Kigali’s attempts to silence dissentingContinue Reading
Rwanda Tops East Africa in Easing Visa Restrictions for Travelers Rwanda has emerged as a leader in East Africa for easing visa restrictions, significantly improving its position in the continent’s visa openness rankings. According to the latest Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) for 2023, Rwanda’s score rose from 0.868 inContinue Reading
Rwanda’s ruling coalition, led by the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), has achieved a significant victory in the parliamentary elections held on July 15, 2024. Early results indicate that the coalition has secured approximately 62.67% of the votes. Vote Counting Update According to Oda Gasinzigwa, Chairperson of the National Electoral CommissionContinue Reading
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has announced the official colors for the ballots in Rwanda’s upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections. The elections are scheduled for July 14, 2024, for Rwandans abroad, and July 15, 2024, for those within the country. Color-Coded Ballots The NEC has designated different colors for theContinue Reading
This weekend marks a vibrant showcase of new music talent in Rwanda, with a lineup that includes established names and rising stars making their mark in the music industry. Organized by IGIHE, the weekly music roundup introduces listeners to fresh Rwandan sounds that celebrate cultural heritage and modern creativity. AmongContinue Reading
President Kagame has made headlines by selecting Knowless Butera, a prominent Rwandan artist and member of the FPR-Inkotanyi party, for a special assignment. This decision was announced on Saturday, July 6, 2024, during an event held in the Ruhuha Sector of Bugesera District, as preparations for the upcoming Presidential andContinue Reading
Paul Kagame, Chairman of the ruling party FPR-Inkotanyi, delivered a speech in Bugesera District on Saturday, July 6, 2024, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s role and Rwanda’s development. Kagame assured Bugesera residents that they have a crucial role in FPR-Inkotanyi’s vision, emphasizing that the party represents more thanContinue Reading
One Person Dies During President Kagame’s Campaign One person has died, and several others have been injured during a disturbance at a campaign rally for President Paul Kagame of Rwanda. President Kagame is running for his fourth term in the presidential election scheduled for July 15, 2024. According to theContinue Reading