Rwanda National Police has launched a search for four people filmed travelling on a single motorcycle in Gisozi, Kigali, warning that they will face penalties if caught.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Ugandan authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial and credible investigation into the killing of Sgt Maj Robert Kabera, a former Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) soldier whose headless body was found in Mpigi District.

The security pillar has ranked first in the 13th edition of the Rwanda Governance Scorecard (RGS), a nationwide assessment of governance conducted by the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) in 2026.

Rwanda has urged the United Nations to ensure that the closure of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) does not undermine efforts to bring genocide suspects to justice, saying more than 1,000 people suspected of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi remain at large worldwide.

Police in Gakenke District have arrested five men suspected of working together to distribute cannabis and illicit gin, locally known as Kanyanga, after seizing 10 kilogrammes of cannabis.

The family of veteran Rwandan singer Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa has announced plans for her funeral, beginning with a vigil at her home in Remera on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Rwanda has joined security officials and technology companies from around the world at Milipol Qatar 2026 in Doha, an international exhibition showcasing advanced technologies and equipment for national security and public safety.