Dion Rudakubana says brother Axel killed children to hurt society
The family of Axel Rudakubana continues to provide testimony before the courts in the United Kingdom, following the conviction of the 17-year-old for fatally stabbing three children in 2024. Axel was sentenced in January 2025 to 52 years in prison after prosecutors revealed that, during his arrest, he expressed satisfaction with the killings, telling police, […]
Teenage mothers stitch a new future after graduating from tailoring course
A group of twenty teenage mothers in Rwamagana District has turned a new page in their lives after successfully completing a six-month tailoring course designed to equip them with practical skills for self-reliance. The training, organized by Merry Year International (MYI) in partnership with local district authorities, provided the young women not only with tailoring […]
Most Kigali residents mix Kinyarwanda with other languages, survey shows
A new survey has revealed that 73% of Kigali residents regularly mix Kinyarwanda with other languages in their everyday speech, a trend driven by social influences, language gaps, and modern lifestyle shifts. The study was conducted in 2023 by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie in collaboration with the Rwanda Culture Commission. It also examined […]
A new beginning for Nyabisindu as Kigali expands affordable housing
Nyabisindu, a neighborhood in Kigali’s Gasabo District, once known for crowded homes and poor infrastructure, is now at the center of one of Rwanda’s most ambitious urban renewal efforts. A major housing upgrade project is underway to replace informal settlements with safer, modern living spaces. Covering more than 38 hectares, the Nyabisindu project will deliver […]
From Gacaca to Digital Courts: Inside Rwanda’s justice transformation
In the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda faced the monumental task of delivering justice for a nation in mourning while restoring peace, trust, and unity. The answer began with community-based Gacaca courts and has evolved into a modern digital justice system, blending tradition with technology to ensure fairness, efficiency, and accessibility. […]
Supreme Court President: Cases entering first must be heard first
Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, President of the Supreme Court, emphasized that the judicial schedule prioritizes cases in the order they are filed—cases that enter first should be heard first. She noted, however, that delays sometimes occur due to court-related reasons or the actions of the parties involved. Mukantaganzwa spoke on 31 October during discussions with judges and […]
Youth contribute to community projects worth over Rwf 65 Million
During the month dedicated to volunteerism, youth from Rwanda’s Northern Province participated in various community activities valued at more than 65 million Rwandan francs.The figures were announced on October 29, 2025, during a ceremony held to recognize young volunteers for their role in combating drug abuse through day and night patrols. In appreciation of their […]
When Screens Turn to Streets: The Global Youth Uprising
In 2025, young people around the world have taken to the streets, signalling a new era of political activism. Those born roughly between the late 1990s and early 2010s, often called Generation Z, are no longer passive observers. They are organising, mobilising, and demanding change. In Morocco, the youth collective GenZ 212 led protests in cities […]
Rwanda among the world’s safest countries at night, ahead of France, the UK, and the United States
Rwanda has been ranked first in Sub-Saharan Africa among the countries where a person can walk alone at night and still feel safe. This finding is part of the Gallup Global Safety Report 2025, an annual survey that measures people’s sense of safety and confidence in their security. In the category assessing how safe people […]
CorpsAfrica Volunteer sparks change in Nyarubande Village
“I never imagined our village could come together like this. The volunteer has taught us so much about education, inclusion, and supporting each other,” says Umwiza Alice, a mother of three from Nyarubande Village. Over the past few months, Nyarubande Village in Kampanga Cell, Kinigi Sector, Musanze District, has witnessed a remarkable transformation thanks to […]
