When people whisper that a person who has received a blood transfusion might start behaving like the donor, liking the same music, developing new habits, or even dreaming their dreams, it sounds like the plot of a mysterious film. However,…
Francine Andrew Saro is an award-winning Rwandan senior journalist with extensive experience in judicial, health science, environmental, and investigative reporting. She is the winner of the AI Journalism Challenge and is also a passionate documentarian of touristic and cultural experiences.
Three Decades of Accountability before French Courts: Past Judgment Upheld in the Dr. Munyemana Case
A Paris appeal court has upheld the 24-year prison sentence of Rwandan doctor Sosthène Munyemana for his role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, a ruling that renews debate over how far national courts can go in delivering justice…
From Community Savings to National Growth: How Ibimina Are Building Rwanda’s Financial Future
Every Friday evening in a small room at Kimironko Market, a group of neighbors gathers. They bring a few thousand Rwandan francs each, a small contribution for some, a significant amount for others. Together, they pool their money, share stories,…
Lake Kivu’s Methane Extraction Gets Scientific Watchdog in Rubavu
The construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory in Rubavu District, aimed at monitoring methane gas extraction and ensuring the ecological stability of Lake Kivu, is set to conclude in November 2025. This facility represents a significant milestone in Rwanda's commitment to…
Life Sentence Requested as Munyemana’s Trial Marked by Pain and Contradictions Nears Verdict in Paris Court
As the historic trial of Dr. Sosthène Munyemana nears its conclusion, the Paris Criminal Court continues to navigate between justice, memory, and the burden of truth. Over weeks of hearings, the chamber has revisited the events of 1994 in Rwanda,…
Paris Court: In the Dock of Memory, Sosthène Munyemana Faces His Past and Role in Genocide
In the solemn quiet of the courtroom, time seemed to fold upon itself. Before the judges sat Dr. Sosthène Munyemana, once among Rwanda’s few gynecologists, now standing trial in France on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity, and participation in…
Elon Musk Cancels Netflix Over LGBTQ+ Content in Kids’ Shows
Elon Musk has announced that he cancelled his Netflix subscription, urging his millions of followers on X (formerly Twitter) to do the same, in protest against what he called the platform’s “woke agenda” and inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes in children’s…
Paris: Atrocities in Tumba and Butare Resurface in Testimonies Against Munyemana
The appeal trial of Dr. Sosthène Munyemana continued this week in Paris, with harrowing testimonies from survivors recounting the genocide against the Tutsi in southern Rwanda. Witnesses described how Munyemana, a physician once regarded as a respected figure in Tumba,…
Witnesses Detail Political Planning and Psychological Toll at Munyemana Appeal Trial
The appeal trial of Rwandan doctor Sosthène Munyemana continued at the Court of Assizes of Appeal in Paris, where expert witnesses painted a detailed picture of the political planning behind the 1994 genocide and the psychological impact on survivors. Expert…
Plus que des muscles: pourquoi la santé mentale et sexuelle mérite la même priorité que la nutrition, l’entraînement et l’équipement
Alors que les Championnats du monde de cyclisme sur route de l’UCI se déroulent pour la première fois sur le sol africain, les fans de cyclisme sont captivés par la vitesse, les tactiques et l’endurance des coureurs. Pourtant, derrière les…
More than Muscles: Why Mental and Sexual Health Deserve the Same Priority as Nutrition, Training, and Equipment
As the UCI Road World Championships unfold on African soil for the first time, cycling fans are glued to the speed, tactics, and stamina on display. Yet behind the dazzling breakaways and sprints lies a quieter, less visible contest: the…
From Rwanda to Paris: Munyemana’s Appeal Trial Revisits 1994 Genocide
Paris, 17 September 2025 (from Kigali) – The trial of Rwandan doctor Sosthène Munyemana resumed at the Court of Assizes of Appeal in Paris, where he provided a detailed account of his personal and professional life, as well as the…
Procès en appel de Sosthène Munyemana : une première journée marquée par des tensions autour des témoins
Paris, 16 septembre 2025 (depuis Kigali) — La Cour d’assises d’appel de Paris a ouvert ce mardi le procès de Sosthène Munyemana, médecin rwandais retraité condamné en première instance pour complicité de génocide et crimes contre l’humanité. Une journée dense,…
Cutting Trees, Cutting Lives: Africa Among Worst Hit by Deforestation Heat
A new study has linked tropical deforestation to tens of thousands of heat-related deaths every year, warning that Africa is among the regions most at risk as forests continue to disappear at alarming rates. Published this week in Nature Climate…
Rwanda Compels Mining Firms to Restore Land with New Environmental Bond Calculator
Rwanda has taken a groundbreaking step in safeguarding its environment by compelling mining companies to pay the full price of land restoration before they begin operations. In August 2025, the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) unveiled the Environment Bond Calculator,…
When the Rains Came Too Soon: Rwanda’s August Storms Expose Fragile Safety Nets
What should have been a quiet season turned tragic this August, when sudden storms brought lightning, floods and strong winds to communities across Rwanda. By the time the skies cleared, five people were dead, 25 injured, and dozens of homes…
Four in 10 Rwandans Infected with Intestinal Worms, Study Finds
Despite a decade of mass-drug campaigns and school deworming, new mapping and surveillance, show soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections remain widespread across Rwanda, with an estimated national prevalence well above thresholds for concern and hotspots in several districts. Public-health experts warn…
Rwanda Prepares to Revive the Nyungwe–Ruhango Corridor: Nature and Communities on the Horizon
This August, Rwanda set plans in motion to restore the Nyungwe–Ruhango Corridor, a critical stretch of forests and wetlands in the Southern Province. Backed by a US $9 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and technical support from…
Hidden Burden: How Schistosomiasis Affects Rwandan Families
When 12-year-old Jean Bosco Kageruka, a primary school pupil in Nyagatare District, began complaining of stomach pains and blood in his urine, his parents thought it was malaria. However, tests at the local health center revealed another culprit: schistosomiasis, locally…
Where the Sky Is Shared: A View from Qianhe on Women’s Power and Legacy
It began on what locals call Entrepreneurship Street, a modest stretch of shops and homestays entirely run by women. These weren’t symbolic storefronts for tourists; they were real enterprises managed with pride and precision. Handmade crafts, preserved foods, e-commerce shops,…
If it’s Not Poisonous, It’s Food: The Radical Wisdom of Chinese Cuisine
In many parts of the world, food is simply survival, a routine, a necessity, maybe an indulgence. But in China, I saw something far deeper. In Beijing’s alleyways, in Hangzhou’s old neighborhoods, and in the hills of Jiande, I came…
Where the Wall Meets the Loom: A Story of Endurance and Elegance
In many places around the world, history is something you visit. You step into a museum, read the plaque, admire the artifact, and then walk out into a present untouched by the past. But in China, history doesn’t wait behind…
Inside Ant Group: Beyond Payments, Where Innovation Meets Accountability
Technology is seen as a tool for profit and expansion, while social responsibility is often tacked on like a glossy afterthought. I assumed I’d find more of the same in China, maybe even worse. Before visiting China, I didn’t expect much…
Opinion: What Africa Can Learn from the Classrooms That Built China
A firsthand perspective on China’s human infrastructure, and why Africa must invest in its people to build its future. China’s skyline may be dominated by glass towers and bullet trains, but its real foundation wasn’t forged in steel or concrete.…
Opinion: My China Tour Discovery, China Is Like AI: You Get What You Bring to It
Before I set foot in China, I carried a tightly stitched tapestry of assumptions, some drawn from distant headlines, others whispered in everyday conversations. I imagined a country defined by control, opportunism, and cold ambition. I expected impersonality. What I…
Scarred Lands in Kayonza: locals strive to Revive Forests Amid Relentless Deforestation
For as long as Jacqueline Murekatete could remember, the mountains of Kayonza had never been completely bare of vegetation and the region had never experienced the severity of drought and famine that has plagued the area in recent years. t…
Hidden Wealth: The Dark Side of Rwanda’s Mining Industry
In the quiet corridors of Rwanda's Southern Province, a shadowy game of cat and mouse unfolds, where minerals turn into cash behind veiled transactions. The spotlight is on Kigali, where the ramifications of illicit financial flows are felt the strongest.…
From Loopholes to Accountability: authorities tackling Tax Evasion in Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda's bustling capital, has recently been under scrutiny for tax evasion practices. According to reports from the Office of the Ombudsman and Transparency International Rwanda, there has been a significant rise in tax evasion cases, particularly among businesses and…
Rwinkwavu Hills, Victim of Deforestation
Not far from Akagera National Park, in eastern Rwanda nearby Tanzanian coast lies Rwinkwavu sector. While passing there you can clearly see the naked red dirt hills, the view is free. Back in time, Rwinkwavu used to be a natural…
Artificial intelligence holds risk and tremendous opportunity for global economy, IMF chief
Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a "tremendous opportunity" to boost flagging productivity levels and fuel global growth, the IMF Chief says. According to the International Monetary Fund's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, AI…
Resilience in Nyungwe: The Human and Wildlife Struggle Against Climate Change
In the lush forests of Nyungwe National Park, a place teeming with life, climate change has begun to weave a tale of struggle and resilience. Nyungwe, known for its rich biodiversity, is home to countless species, including the endangered mountain…
Rwandans tell the stories of their survival amidst a changing climate
In the heart of Rwanda, nestled in the vibrant community of Nyabihu, lives Jean-Pierre Uwimana, a father of three and a dedicated farmer. For years, Jean-Pierre has relied on the predictable rainy seasons to cultivate his crops, which provide sustenance…
The Changing Climate and the Resilient Farmers of Rwanda
In the hills of Northern Rwanda, Petronile Nyiranzarindwanimana, a seasoned farmer, has witnessed the changing climate’s impact on her land. For over two decades, she has cultivated fruits and vegetables on her 50-acre farm in the Rulindo district. However, the…
Rwamagana: barifuza ko perezida batoye yazabafasha kugera ku nzozi zabo
Bamwe mu batuye mu karere ka Rwamagana bitabiriye amatora y’umukuru w’igihugu n’ay’abagize inteko ishinga amategeko, haba abatoye ku nshuro ya mbere ndetse n’abasanzwe batora biganjemo urubyiruko, barasaba perezida bitoreye kubafasha kugera ku nzozi zabo, no kuzabakemurira ibibazo bitandukanye birimo icy’ibura…
Uko amatora yagenze mu mboni z’abari bayoboye amasite y’itora mu karere ka Rwamagana
Abayoboye ibikorwa by’amatora mu karere ka Rwamagana bavuga ko amatora yabaye meza haba uburyo abagombaga gutora bayitabiriye ndetse n’uburyo ibyari bikenewe byose ngo amatora akorwe mu bwisanzure byabonetse, bikaba byaratumye akazi kabo kagenda neza. Irigoga Rosette yayoboye amatora kuri site…
The election of today originates in ancient Greece but early tribal societies were democratic
These days, Rwandans are preparing for the elections of the head of state and the members of the parliament, and the campaigning activities of candidates from different parties are ongoing. yet some people may be listening to the election without…
African journalists unite to decolonize health reporting
As the whole world is concerned about misinformation and disinformation while dealing with epidemic diseases that attack people's lives, health journalists have resolved to tell the African stories from the continent's perspective. This was the outcome of a six-week fellowship…
Artificial intelligence boosts the efficiency of service delivery in Rwandan health sector
It was in 2019 that the first humanoid robot named Sofia appeared in the Transform Africa summit in Kigali convention center, back then Rwanda was yet to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. However, AI had started to function in…
Integrating Artificial Intelligence with IoT, a worthy transformation for Rwanda’s Agricultural Revolution
Agriculture remains Rwanda's major economic activity today. Despite remarkable improvements over recent years, the agricultural sector in Rwanda still faces many challenges. As Rwanda strives to embrace advanced technologies as solutions to pertinent issues, the transformation from internet of things…
Ifumbire mvaruganda igira ingaruka zirambye ku buzima bw’abantu: ubushakashatsi
N’ubwo ifumbire mvaruganda ifasha kongera umusaruro w’ubuhinzi ndetse bigatuma isi ibasha guhangana n’ikibazo cy’inzara ahanini kigendana n’ubwiyongere bukabije bw’abayituye, ubushakashatsi bwagaragaje ko ikoreshwa ry’iyi fumbire rigira ingaruka zirambye ku buzima bw’abantu batungwa n’ibiva mu buhinzi iyi fumbire iba yakoreshejwemo. Mu…
Gicumbi: bashimiye Pax press yibukije abaturage inshingano zabo mu matora akorwa mu Rwanda
Abaturage n’abayobozi batandukanye mu karere ka Gicumbi bashimiye Pax press, umuryango nyarwanda w’abanyamakuru baharanira amahoro ku bukangurambaga bugamije kwibutsa abaturage inshingano zabo nk’abanyagihugu beza mu matora ateganijwe mu Rwanda harimo ay’umukuru w’igihugu ndetse n’ay’abagize inteko ishinga amategeko. Ni ubukangurambaga bwabereye…
Blasting vaccine inequity, Rwanda eyes to become vaccines hub in Africa
Rwanda has committed to host the vaccine-manufacturing hub in order to share vaccines with the rest of East Africa as a way of strengthening regional integration and building regional capacities in the region whose healthcare system was caught off-guard recently…
Paris : « Merci à la justice », déclare Gauthier après la condamnation de Biguma
Suite à la condamnation à la réclusion criminelle à perpétuité de Philippe Hategekimana, alias Biguma, par la cour d’assises de Paris, le président du Collectif des Parties Civiles pour le Rwanda (CPCR), Alain Gauthier, a exprimé sa gratitude en déclarant…
Procès Biguma : Ndindiliyimana qualifie la mort des enfants pendant le génocide de « malentendu »
Augustin Ndindiliyimana, ancien chef d’état-major de la gendarmerie nationale rwandaise, a témoigné à la demande du ministère public dans le procès de Philippe Manier Hategekimana, alias Biguma, devant la cour d’assises de Paris. Lors de son témoignage, il a qualifié…
Le mode opératoire des gendarmes pendant le génocide évoqué dans le procès Philippe Manier
Lors du procès de Philippe Manier (Hategekimana), communément appelé Biguma, le mode opératoire des gendarmes durant le génocide perpétré contre les Tutsi au Rwanda en 1994 a été au cœur des débats. Madame Émilie Capelle, directrice d’enquête en charge des…
Umutekano wo mu muhanda si inshingano za polisi yonyine
Abakoresha umuhanda bose barakangurirwa kugira uruhare rugaragara mu gucunga umutekano wo mu muhanda, no gukumira impanuka ziterwa no kutubahiriza amategeko agenga ikoreshwa ry’umuhanda. Ibi byagarutsweho mu mahugurwa y’iminsi ibiri yahawe abanyamakuru, ku bufatanye bwa polisi y’igihugu n’umuryango ‘Healthy people Rwanda…
Mu Bufaransa hagiye gutangira urundi rubanza kuri Jenoside yakorewe abatutsi
Kuri uyu wa 10 Gicurasi, mu rukiko rwa rubanda rw’ I Paris mu Bufaransa haratangira urubanza rw’umunyarwanda ukurikiranweho uruhare muri Jenoside yakorewe abatutsi mu Rwanda mu 1994, urubanza rw’uwitwa hategekimana Philippe Manier bakunda kwita Biguma, mu gihe cya Jenoside yari…
Nyamure: abarokotse jenoside bagereranya ‘Biguma’ na Bagosora
Abarokokeye jenoside yakorewe abatutsi ku musozi wa Nyamure, mu murenge wa Muyira wo mu karere ka Nyanza, bavuga ko kuri bo kumva izina ‘Biguma’ ari nk’uko wakumva izina Bagosora ngo kubera ko ariwe watangije ubwicanyi bwakorewe abatutsi bari bahungiye kuri…
Kabuga Trial: Witnesses Recall Hopes for Peaceful Coexistence Amid Incitement
During the trial of Félicien Kabuga, a witness testified that some Tutsi individuals attended meetings leading up to the genocide, hoping that influential figures like Kabuga would deliver speeches promoting peace and urging an end to violence. Instead, their hopes…
Farmer-to-Farmer awareness Campaign Reduced Burden of RVF in Rwamagana
Though Rwamagana was among the districts in eastern province of Rwanda affected by the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreak in the region, farmer-to-farmer awareness campaigns reduced losses and helped them cope with the disease. Rwamagana, an area neighboring Kigali, Rwanda’s…