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…
Procès Philippe Manier : « Les racines européennes du génocide sont lourdes », affirme un témoin
Lors du procès de Philippe Hategekimana Manier, un témoin a souligné le poids des racines européennes dans le génocide contre les Tutsi. Stéphane Audouin-Rouzeau, qui se présente comme enseignant-chercheur et spécialiste de la Première Guerre mondiale, a évoqué les théories…
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…
Gikondo: bemeza ko ibihano byahawe Twahirwa na Basabose bibanyuze, ariko amateka arimo arasibangana
Abarokotse muri Gikondo bishimira ko mu rubanza rwa Twahirwa Seraphin na Basabose Pierre bahawe ubutabera, ngo kuko ibihano bakatiwe nta bindi bibiruta ugereranije n’ibyaha aba bagabo bashinjwaga. Gusa bafite impungenge ko uko iminsi igenda ishira, abari bahari jenoside yakorewe abatutsi…
English breakfast kills it all
Breakfast is undoubtedly an important meal, and each country has its own typical breakfast to enjoy. Some are well known, such as the classic croissant to be enjoyed in France, or the eggs with bacon typical in the U.S. But…
Malawian officials claim not to know how much they make from cannabis
Four years since the legalization of industrial hemp in the country, the Cannabis Regulatory Authority says data has not yet been documented on how much money has been realized from the export of the crop. The move has promoted the…
Farmers Take Charge in District Performance Contracts: From Implementers to Planners
Farmers in Nyanza and Kayonza districts are celebrating their growing involvement in the district performance contracts, known locally as Imihigo. Training conducted by Transparency International Rwanda (TI Rwanda) has empowered them to shift from merely following directives to actively participating…
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…
Minisitiri Sabin Nsanzimana yijeje impinduka abakorera mu bitaro bya Rwamagana
Minisitiri w’ubuzima Dr. Nsanzimana Sabin yasuye ibitaro by’intara bya Rwamagana ku mugoroba wo kuwa 13 Mutarama 2023, yizeza abakozi babikoramo ko agiye gukora ibishoboka kugirango ibi bitaro bigire ibikoresho bihagije n’abakozi bashoboye ibyo bakora kandi bishimiye aho bakorera. Hamwe n’umuyobozi…
Louis Vuitton boss, Bernard Arnault becomes the new richest man in the world
The French billionaire Bernard Arnault has built a massive and profitable luxury retail empire. Where did he come from and how did he get richer than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos? Bernard Arnault knows the ins and outs of the…
The longest gestation of African bush elephant contributes to their nearly disappearance
The African bush elephant has the longest gestation period of any mammal: a whopping 22 months, almost two years, which does not help the problem of the declining elephant populations. In 2016, experts estimated that Africa’s elephant population had dropped by 111,000 elephants in…
Israel dominates the LGBT world
Even though sexual orientation is still somewhat a sensitive issue, it seems that it is becoming less of a taboo issue at a global level. Unbelievably, Israel seems to be the gayest country in the world per capita. Israel is one…
Kabuga Trial: The Influence of RTLM on Youth Participation in the Genocide
During the trial of Félicien Kabuga, a witness testified that before the genocide against the Tutsi, young people were deeply captivated by ‘Radio Télévision des Mille Collines’ (RTLM). This fascination, the witness explained, played a significant role in their massive…
Livestock insurance Keeping Livestock Farmers Afloat in Rwanda after Rift Valley Fever
Rwandese Livestock farmers have resorted to taking insurance to cushion them against losses as a result of the death of animals due to the rift valley fever (RVF) disease attacks. Many farmers in the country, especially in Eastern Province, have…
Ukraine and DRC might be the next popular war tourism sites
Ukrainian war against Russia and rebels’ attacks in Democratic republic of Congo nowadays are dominating world and regional news, which is the very beginning of a journey to become war tourism sites. According to Wikipedia, war tourism is recreational travel to…
Kigali: Bamboo to reduce unemployment among the youth
Youth unemployment is a challenge facing Rwanda despite the government targeting to create 1.5 million jobs between 2017 and 2024. The Rwanda state census of labor and employment published in May 2021, notes that unemployment rate is at 23%, and…
The world’s top 10 sex tourism destinations
It turns out that while planning for a vacation, there are people who actually look for places where they can have uninhibited sex, not necessarily with their partners. Some people look at sexual encounters while travelling as a way of…
Rwanda: free livestock vaccination aids control of rift valley fever in Nyagatare
In 2018, the Government of Rwanda reported an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the Eastern Province. Eight sectors across five districts: Ngoma, Kirehe, Rwamagana, Kayonza and Gatsibo were affected. Hundreds of cattle aborted and cases were confirmed via…
Kabuga Trial: The Long-Awaited Prosecution of Rwandan Genocide Suspect Begins in The Hague
The trial of Félicien Kabuga, the Rwandan genocide suspect, is set to commence in The Hague, Netherlands, after years of anticipation following a prolonged period under an ICTR (International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda) arrest warrant. Kabuga, often referred to as…
As Queen Elizabeth II passes away at 96, here’s how her death will impact UK’s economy
The United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II who reigned for more than 7 decades passed away at 96 at Balmoral Castle, her home in Scotland on Thursday, September 8. The death of the Queen not only marks the end of an era…
Murama : urubyiruko ruhangayikishijwe n’ibura ry’udukingirizo
Urubyiruko rwo mu murenge wa Murama mu karere ka Ngoma ruhangayikishijwe n’ibura ry’udukingirizo, ngo kuko aho tuboneka hababera kure kandi utwo abajyanama b’ubuzima baba bafite baduha gusa abari muri gahunda yo kuboneza urubyaro bazwi. Nzabandora avuga ko ibura ry’udukingirizo ari…
Paris: condamnation de Bucyibaruta comme complice de génocide, une grosse déception pour les parties civiles
Aux alentours de 20 heures, heure de Paris, le tribunal a rendu son verdict dans le procès de Laurent Bucyibaruta, poursuivi pour génocide, complicité de génocide et crimes contre l’humanité. Il a été condamné à 20 ans de réclusion criminelle,…
Bucyibaruta Trial: Defense Denies Genocide Involvement, Shifts Blame to French Army
Laurent Bucyibaruta, on trial before the Paris Assize Court, has consistently denied any involvement in the genocide against the Tutsi, maintaining his stance until the very end. His defense team has entirely rejected the accusations, instead attributing responsibility to the…
Paris Court of Assize: Tutsi Wives, an Unsuccessful Defense for Genocide Suspects
Laurent Bucyibaruta, the former prefect of Gikongoro, is currently on trial before the Paris Court of Assize for his alleged involvement in genocide, conspiracy to commit genocide, and other related crimes. Bucyibaruta has attempted to use his Tutsi wife as…
L’attaque du FPR utilisée comme justification des massacres de Tutsi, selon un témoin à la cour d’assises
Lors du procès de Laurent Bucyibaruta devant la cour d’assises de Paris, François Graner, chercheur, a affirmé que l’attaque du Front Patriotique Rwandais (FPR) avait été utilisée par le gouvernement comme justification des massacres de Tutsi, menant finalement au génocide…
Paris: Des tranchées transformées en fosses communes à Kaduha, évoquées dans le procès de Bucyibaruta
Lors du procès de Laurent Bucyibaruta devant la cour d’assises de Paris, un témoin a révélé que les autorités locales à Kaduha avaient manipulé les Tutsi pour creuser des tranchées sous prétexte d’hygiène. Ces tranchées ont ensuite été utilisées comme…
Génocide : Le recensement des réfugiés de Murambi, une tragédie déguisée en aide
Lors du procès de Laurent Bucyibaruta devant la cour d’assises de Paris, des témoins ont évoqué le recensement effectué par les autorités locales dans le camp de l’école technique de Murambi pendant le génocide contre les Tutsi en 1994. Ce…
Un verre de riz pour six, l’eau coupée : La vie à Murambi avant l’attentat du 21 avril 1994
Bien avant l’attentat du 21 avril 1994 à Murambi, pendant le génocide contre les Tutsi au Rwanda, les réfugiés qui avaient trouvé refuge à l’École Technique Officielle (ETO) de Murambi ont vécu une réalité bien différente de celle qui leur…
Bucyibaruta Trial: Authorities’ Presence at Killing Sites Encouraged Massacres
During the trial of Laurent Bucyibaruta, former prefect of Gikongoro, a witness testified that the presence of local authorities at the sites of killings during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi emboldened the population to participate in the massacres. Innocent…
Paris : Les témoins revivent leurs expériences atroces du génocide dans le procès Bucyibaruta
Lors des audiences dans le procès de Laurent Bucyibaruta qui fut le préfet de Gikongoro avant et pendant le génocide perpétré contre les tutsi au Rwanda en 1994, les témoins revivent les expériences atroces qu’ils ont vécu pendant le génocide…
ibeho: Witness Testifies Bucyibaruta Advised Residents to Claim Burned Houses Belonged to Fugitives
During the trial of Laurent Bucyibaruta at the Paris Assize Court, a witness testified that the former prefect of Gikongoro advised residents in Kibeho to claim that the owners of burned houses had fled. According to the witness, Bucyibaruta gave…
Mobile payments continue to drive the digital payments transformation – Central Bank
The central bank of Rwanda says that the mobile payments continue to drive the digital payments transformation in the first quarter of 2022; this comes after people were encouraged to shift to cashless system in order to prevent the spread…
Paris court of assize: Bucyibaruta is perfectly normal, says the psychological expert
The medico-psychological expert, Jean Luc Ployé affirms during his hearing before the Paris Assize Court that the accused Laurent Bucyibaruta is completely normal and rooted in reality. This comes after that the request of the defense which had advanced the…
Nyamagabe: genocide survivors hope to get peace of mind from Bucyibaruta’s trial in France
Survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in the former Gikongoro Prefecture are hoping for justice and closure as the trial of Laurent Bucyibaruta begins on May 9, 2022, at the Paris Assize Court. Justice as a Path to…
Community Health Workers Aiding the Fight against Drug Resistant TB
Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is among the biggest challenges facing tuberculosis (TB) treatment in Rwanda and other African countries. MDR-TB occurs when TB causing organism resists treatment. This resistance is often as a consequence of either improper treatment plans such as…
The use of synthetic fertilizers increase the nitrogen pollution
While the world is rushing to decrease pollutions in order to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, some products with pollutant compositions are being officially used by farmers in Rwanda, among others synthetic fertilizers which increase the nitrogen pollution…
From Traditional Healers to Doctors, Community Health Workers Improve TB Treatment in Rwanda
According to the World Health Organization, there were 7841 cases of tuberculosis in Rwanda in 2008. This has gradually reduced to about 5800 cases in 2020, thanks to the contributions of the Community Health Workers (CHWs). Since its inception in…
Irrigation in Ndego, the messiah long waited by residents
Zelda Ayinkamiye, a 72-year-old resident of Ndego sector in Kayonza district, she was rushed back from Tanzania two years ago and now lodged by another resident, she has to farm in order to eat, however, the dry season can’t allow…
Climate change traumatizes locals and hinders development
Eastern Province is not normally impossible area to live in: the region is home to many places that are among the best in the country in terms of production and stable weather. Yet certain areas of the province, such as…
Clean water remains a dream for residents in Ndego sector
The sector of Ndego in Kayonza District, the eastern part of Rwanda which used to be part of Akagera national park before it was populated in 1995, has always encountered clean water issues. Recently, residents have been requesting their leaders’…
Ndego: Abandoned women struggle to raise kids as extreme hunger ravages the area
When she got married eight years ago, Marie Rose Yafashije thought it was a heaven on earth, a place of joy and an opportunity to form own family. Little did she think that at one point, her husband would abandon…
Medical oxygen produced inside the hospitals ended its insufficiency during the covid-19
It was not frequent in Rwanda to admit patients under oxygen in hospitals before covid-19, except for special cases; medical oxygen was kind of expensive, and not all health facilities had the required infrastructures. Most health facilities used oxygen cylinders…
Procès Muhayimana : La défense et le parquet font appel
La défense et le parquet ont tous deux fait appel du jugement rendu par la cour d’assises de Paris dans le procès de Claude Muhayimana. Ce dernier avait été condamné, le 16 décembre 2021, à 14 ans de réclusion criminelle…
Paris : Les mystères des chauffeurs de Kibuye dans le procès de Claude Muhayimana
Les chauffeurs de Kibuye demeurent des figures énigmatiques dans le contexte du génocide contre les Tutsi à Kibuye, notamment sur les collines de Bisesero, Karongi, Gitwa, et d’autres, en 1994. Ces rôles sont désormais au centre du procès de Claude…
Procès Muhayimana : Des éléments devenus plus célèbres que le procès lui-même
Dans le cadre du procès de Claude Muhayimana, qui se déroule à la cour d’assises de Paris, certains éléments ont acquis une notoriété dépassant celle du procès lui-même. Chaque jour, ces noms sont évoqués, que ce soit par les témoins…
Paris : « On ne nie pas le génocide, mais mon client est innocent », déclare l’avocat de Muhayimana
La deuxième semaine du procès de Claude Muhayimana, qui se tient à la cour d’assises de Paris, a été marquée par des témoignages qui se contredisent les uns après les autres. Cette situation a conduit les avocats de la défense…