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Niyigena Radjabu

Niyigena Radjabu is a professional Rwandan journalist with three years of experience in the media industry, specializing in investigative reporting on public affairs and Rwanda-related topics. He currently works as a journalist for Umunota.com, one of Rwanda’s leading digital news platforms.

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July 19, 1994: The day Rwanda embarked on its journey of national unity and reconstruction

Niyigena Radjabu
July 19, 1994, stands as one of the most defining dates in Rwanda's history. It was on this day that the Government of National Unity was sworn in, marking the beginning of the country's reconstruction following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Bizimana: fleeing abroad does not shield genocide perpetrators from justice

Niyigena Radjabu
Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement Dr Jean Damascène Bizimana has said the conviction of Dr Eugène Rwamucyo by a French appeals court proves that individuals accused of genocide crimes cannot escape justice by fleeing abroad.

Kagame warns youth drug abuse threatens their role in building Rwanda’s future

Niyigena Radjabu
President Paul Kagame has warned young people against drug abuse, saying they cannot effectively contribute to Rwanda’s development if their health and wellbeing are compromised.

July 18, 1994: RPA captures Gisenyi as former government forces flee into Zaire

Niyigena Radjabu
On July 18, 1994, the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) captured Gisenyi, marking a decisive moment in its military campaign to end the Genocide against the Tutsi and take control of the country.

French court upholds 23-year sentence for Dr Eugène Rwamucyo over genocide crimes

Niyigena Radjabu
A French appeals court has upheld a 23-year prison sentence handed to Dr Eugène Rwamucyo after finding him guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Kagame reiterates accusations against DRC over FDLR

Niyigena Radjabu
President Paul Kagame has renewed accusations that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has consistently supported the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), arguing that Kinshasa's alleged backing of the armed group has undermined repeated efforts to achieve lasting peace between the two neighbours.

Rwanda’s unemployment rate remains at 13.4% as 729,000 seek jobs

Niyigena Radjabu
About 729,000 Rwandans of working age were unemployed and actively looking for work in May 2026, as the country’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 13.4%, according to the latest Labour Force Survey by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

Kagame urges Rwandans to avoid dependency and recognize their contributions

Niyigena Radjabu
President Paul Kagame has urged Rwandans and Africans to recognize their own strengths and contributions, saying no individual or country is without something valuable to offer.

Kagame urges leaders to confront failures and fulfill responsibilities

Niyigena Radjabu
President Paul Kagame has urged leaders at all levels to regularly assess their performance and confront shortcomings in delivering on their responsibilities, warning that failure to do so carries consequences for both individuals and the country.

Experts highlight risks of insufficient calcium intake among non-milk drinkers

Niyigena Radjabu
Many people choose not to drink milk for different reasons, including personal preference, beliefs or the perception that it is a drink meant mainly for children. However, nutrition experts warn that failing to replace the nutrients found in milk and dairy products may increase the risk of health problems, particularly those related to bone strength.

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