Ingabire challenges key witness over differences in his accounts
By The Inspirer. Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza has challenged the credibility of Boniface Nzabandora, a key prosecution witness in her ongoing
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African faith leaders call for pause on laws criminalizing LGBTQ people
By Elias Hakizimana. African and diasporan faith leaders, academics and civic leaders have called for a continental pause on laws
Inside the Kigali airport incident that landed a Gabonese MP in detention
By The Inspirer. A routine journey through Kigali turned into a diplomatic matter after Gabonese lawmaker Augustin Lobelle Yembi was
FERWAFA president Shema Ngoga arrested over alleged bounced cheque
By The Inspirer. The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed the arrest of Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) President Dr Shema
Dr Eugène Rwamucyo’s 27-year sentence reinforces pursuit of genocide accountability
By The Inspirer. A French court has upheld a 27-year prison sentence against Dr Eugène Rwamucyo after finding him guilty
Karasira Aimable dies on the day he was expected to complete prison sentence
By The Inspirer. The Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) has confirmed the death of Uzaramba Karasira Aimable, popularly known as “Professor
Lawyers, CSOs and journalists unite to improve human rights response for vulnerable and marginalized populations
By Elias Hakizimana. Lawyers, civil society organizations (CSOs), journalists and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) have called for stronger coordination in
Chief Justice Mukantaganzwa urges judiciary officials to uphold integrity and reject corruption
By The Inspirer. The President of the Supreme Court and Chairperson of the High Council of the Judiciary, Domitilla Mukantaganzwa,
Barafinda Sekikubo Fred to remain in provisional detention for 30 days
By The Inspirer. The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court has dismissed Barafinda Sekikubo Fred’s appeal, ordering him to remain in provisional detention
Cabinet grants clemency to 1,874 prisoners and approves key laws and policies
By The Inspirer. Cabinet, chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at Village Urugwiro, granted clemency to