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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.

The close political and military relationship between former Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana and former Zairean President Mobutu Sese Seko helped create conditions that enabled forces linked to the former Rwandan government and the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to regroup in eastern Zaire, according to historical accounts and testimony from a former FDLR member.
Rwanda’s 2026 local government elections will begin on October 24, with voters set to elect representatives and leaders from the village level through to the district level, according to the electoral calendar released by the National Electoral Commission (NEC).
Rwanda Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has accused Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Government Spokesperson Patrick Muyaya of using the commemoration of Banyamulenge victims of the 2004 Gatumba massacre as a platform to target Rwanda.
The City of Kigali has temporarily closed the section of KN 4 Avenue between UTC and Centenary House to facilitate drainage works.
APR BBC and Patriots BBC have reached the Rwanda Basketball League final after winning their respective semi-final series against RSSB Tigers and REG BBC.
The United States has welcomed progress made by Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in implementing the Washington Accords, which seek to promote peace and security in eastern DRC.
The Banyamulenge community in Rwanda has marked the 22nd anniversary of the Gatumba massacre, renewing calls for justice for the victims and urging the international community to take stronger action against violence targeting communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has warned that Rwanda’s life expectancy could have dropped from around 70 years to 50 if the government had failed to take decisive action against substandard alcoholic beverages commonly known as “Ibyuma.”
Rwanda National Police has warned that the grace period for voluntarily surrendering banned and substandard alcoholic beverages has ended, with anyone caught hiding, possessing or selling the products now facing arrest and prosecution.
Rwanda’s agricultural and livestock exports have crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time, reaching more than $1.1 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year.