Eric BAGIRUWUBUSA is a journalist based in Kigali, Rwanda. I'm single and i am 36 years old. I did Journalism in National University of Rwanda. In February 2013, i did a two- month internship on BBC Great Lakes. Since November 2014 up to now i work for Voice of America Broadcasting to Central ...

Rwandan Journalist Killed in Accident; Advocates Call for Independent Investigation

19 Jan 2023  |  www.voanews.com  |  English  |  Government Accountability

Human rights groups and supporters are calling for an independent investigation into the death of Rwandan journalist John Williams Ntwali, who was killed in a motorbike accident in Kigali. Ntwali, known for his critical reporting on the government, was the founder and chief editor of Ireme.net and Pax TV. Skepticism surrounds the official police account of his death, with calls for international expertise in the investigation. Ntwali's death has shocked many journalists and politicians, particularly those critical of Rwanda's human rights record.

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Kimberly Curtis is a journalist currently in Washington, DC. She specializes in US politics, US immigration policy, migration issues, international affairs, humanitarian aid, development and law.

Food Ration Cuts Are Becoming the Norm as Aid Agencies Struggle to Keep Up

09 Mar 2018  |  undispatch.com  |  English  |  International Funding

The World Food Program has cut rations for Congolese refugees in Rwanda by 25% due to a massive funding shortfall, leading to deadly protests. Central Africa is struggling with an influx of refugees from DRC, Burundi, and South Sudan, and international funding is insufficient, causing aid agencies to reduce food aid. The crisis has worsened with conflicts in Yemen, South Sudan, Burundi, the DRC, the Central African Republic, and Nigeria. Food ration cuts have occurred in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, and the situation is exacerbated by new refugee flows from the DRC, Burundi, Yemen, and Somalia. The lack of funding is not due to donor fatigue but because donors have reached their giving limits, even as the Trump administration has slightly increased financial support for the WFP.

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Farid Farid is a journalist based in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.

Refugees on healing path 30 years after Rwanda genocide

23 Apr 2024  |  www.southcoastregister.com.au  |  English  |  Survivor Stories

The article highlights the experiences of Rwandan genocide survivors, focusing on Noel Zihabamwe and other diaspora members who are advocating for awareness and healing. Survivors recount their traumatic past and criticize the current Rwandan regime for perpetuating a hostile political environment. The narrative underscores the ongoing challenges faced by refugees and dissidents, including surveillance and threats from the Rwandan government. The launch of the book 'Survivors Uncensored' serves as a platform for survivors to share their stories and counter the government's narrative.

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Sarah Fluck is a freelance multimedia journalist - currently based in Kampala. Mainly reporting from Uganda, DRC, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya. MSc in African Politics from SOAS, London. BA in Journalism from IAM, Winterthur. Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from MAZ, Luzern.

Rwanda: Controversy over Arrest Due to Transparent Dress

15 Aug 2022  |  Neue Zürcher Zeitung  |  German  |  Cultural Norms

The arrest of 24-year-old Liliane Mugabekazi in Kigali for wearing a transparent dress at a concert has sparked significant controversy. Government officials and the police condemned her attire as immoral, leading to her detention under a colonial-era law. The incident has drawn criticism from women's rights activists and highlighted broader issues of sexism and authoritarianism in Rwanda. Despite Rwanda's reputation for gender equality, critics argue that the government uses this as a facade to distract from human rights abuses. Mugabekazi's arrest has prompted widespread online backlash and calls for her release, though the influence of these voices remains limited.

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