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Supporters of incumbent President Paul Kagame carry a large photograph of him during the campaign’s closing rally in Kigali, on August 2, 2017. (Marco Longari/AFP)

Human rights report details onslaught on Rwandan dissidents

It says the international community has failed to recognise and stem the persecution of Rwandan refugees and critics of the Kagame regime

Convicted individuals are delivered to the Court of Appeal by wardens from the Rwanda Correctionnal Services (RCS) in Rwandan capital, Kigali on April 4, 2022. (Photo by Simon WOHLFAHRT / AFP)

Rwanda fed false intelligence to US and Interpol as it pursued political dissidents abroad

A classified FBI report confirms that US law enforcement has long known of Rwandan intelligence operations against civilians on its soil

Interview with Michela Wrong: The tool of power in Rwanda is fear

Michela Wrong debunks the myth of Rwanda as a model developmental state and a poster child for Western aid, the theme of her latest book

Leah Karegeya, the widow of Patrick Karegeya, who was murdered by suspected Rwandan assassins, hopes the police can bring his killers to justice. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

The botched investigation into Rwanda’s murdered spy chief

The Karegeya family is concerned about ‘meddling’ in the South African investigation

The Karegeya case has ignited intrigue and speculation because of the high-profile nature of those involved. (Alexander Joe/AFP/Getty Images)

Court strikes Karegeya case from the roll in bombshell ruling

Patrick Karegeya, a Rwandan dissident, was assassinated in South Africa in 2013

SA warns Rwanda it’s no place for illegal activities

Following Pretoria’s expulsion of Rwandan diplomats, Jeff Radebe has warned that SA won’t "be used as a springboard to do illegal activities".

SA silent on Rwanda, Burundi diplomatic expulsions

The international relations department has remained silent following the expulsion of six of its diplomats from Rwanda.

Rwanda’s former spy boss Patrick Karegeya.

Memorial service held for former Rwandan spy chief

A memorial service has been held in a Johannesburg chapel, ahead of the burial later in the day of former Rwandan intelligence chief Patrick Karegeya.

Tony Blair and Bill Clinton heap praise on Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame

SA won’t respond to Rwanda’s comments on former spy chief

Rwanda President Paul Kagame has seemed to hint at involvement in the death of former spy chief Patrick Karegeya but SA would not respond.

Ex-Rwandan spy chief case: Mozambique police deny making arrests

Mozambiquan authorities have "categorically" denied reports that arrests have been made after the death of former Rwandan spy boss Patrick Karegeya.

Arrests made after death of Rwanda’s ex-spy boss

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of Rwanda’s former spy chief Patrick Karegeya, who was found dead in a Sandton hotel.

Rwanda minister: Govt has no pity for slain ex-spy chief

Rwanda’s foreign minister, who tweeted that Patrick Karegeya was a "self-declared" enemy of the country, says her government has no sympathy for him.

Fake SA passport allegations surround ‘killer’ of Rwanda’s ex-spy boss

Patrick Karegeya’s alleged killer entered South Africa on a fake passport, according to close friends of the slain former Rwandan spy chief.

North West police confirmed that two protesters were shot dead and two wounded during a service delivery protest.

Former Rwandan spy chief last seen with ‘trusted’ friend

Rwanda’s late former spy chief Patrick Karegeya was last seen with a Rwandan businessman who befriended the victim in jail, says a Rwandan ex-general.

Premier Alan Winde called for the investigation after a court judgment indicated senior police officer had worked with members of the 28 gang

Police, Hawks hunt Rwandan former spy chief killer

The police and Hawks say they are still looking for the killer of Rwanda’s ex-spy chief Patrick Karegeya, who was found dead in a Sandton hotel room.

South Africa has denied the Dalai Lama a visa three times in five years

Kagame accused in killing of Rwanda former spy chief

Rwanda’s opposition leaders have accused President Paul Kagame of ordering the assassination of former Rwandan spy chief Patrick Karegeya.

With just 531 criminal convictions from the 42 365 complaints, either South Africans are going out of their way to tell a whole bunch of outrageous lies or the state isn’t all that interested in doing something about police brutality.

Bloodied towel found in former Rwandan spy chief’s room

Former Rwandan spy chief Patrick Karegeya’s body has been found in a Sandton hotel room, along with a bloodied towel and rope.