Rwanda Forensic Institute (RFI)

Ikigo cy'u Rwanda cy'ibimenyetso bya gihanga bikoreshwa mu butabera, RFI.

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Dr. Karangwa highlighted that RFI’s uniqueness lies in its integrated structure, housing more than 10 laboratories under one institution, unlike in many countries where forensic labs are scattered across different security agencies and often inaccessible or expensive for civilians.

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Le #Rwanda a noué des partenariats avec deux institutions, l'une française et l'autre turque, qui collaboreront avec lui dans le développement des sciences forensiques appliquées à la justice. Cette coopération a été obtenue lors de la conférence internationale « International Association of Forensic Sciences (#IAFS2026) », consacrée au développement des preuves scientifiques et technologiques utilisées dans le système judiciaire, organisé dans la ville de Sofia, en Bulgarie.

Cette conférence internationale réunit des chercheurs, des scientifiques, des experts en technologies ainsi que d'autres professionnels afin d'échanger sur les solutions aux défis auxquels le secteur est confronté. Le Rwanda y est représenté par le Rwanda Forensic Institute @ForensicsRwanda), en collaboration avec l'African Forensic Sciences Academy (#AFSA), dont le siège est installé à Kigali depuis 2022. Dans un entretien accordé à l' @IGIHE, le Directeur général de RFI, Dr Charles Karangwa, a indiqué que cette conférence, ouverte le 25 mai 2026, a permis au Rwanda d'acquérir une riche expérience ainsi que de nouveaux partenaires.

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Au micro de @IGIHE, le Lt-colonel Dr Charles Karangwa revient sur les avancées majeures réalisées par le Rwanda Forensic Institute lors de l’IAFS 2026, marquées par de nouveaux partenariats internationaux et une reconnaissance croissante du savoir-faire rwandais en sciences forensiques. Il évoque également les ambitions du RFI visant à renforcer sa présence à travers le Rwanda et le continent africain.

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“At #Sofia, #Rwanda is
strengthening its visibility on the international stage.”

Carolyne Nkwihoreze
Rwanda Convention Bureau (@RCBrwanda )

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The Director General of RFI @DrKarangwa attended the #IAFS2026 Gala Dinner in Sofia, Bulgaria, where he engaged with global leaders and prominent forensic professionals from around the world. The evening provided an important platform for networking, collaboration, and advancing international partnerships in forensic sciences.
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#Forensictourism

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#Sofia-#Bulgaria

U #Rwanda ni kimwe mu bihugu biza kuba bihagarariwe mu nama y’ibigo bitanga serivisi z’ibimenyetso bishingiye ku bumenyi n’ubuhanga bikoreshwa mu butabera, ku rwego rw’Isi izwi nka ‘#IAFS2026’, igiye gutangira hano mu murwa mukuru wiki gihugu cya Bulgaria witwa Sofia.

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#Bulgaria

En interview avec le Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Dr Charles Karangwa, à l’issue de l’ouverture officielle du congrès mondial des sciences forensiques #IAFS2026 à #Sofia.

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The #Rwanda Forensic Institute (@ForensicsRwanda ), specialized in scientific and technical forensic services applied to justice, is taking part in the official opening ceremony of the world congress on forensic sciences known as “#IAFS2026.”

This international event, bringing together institutions working in this field from around the world, is being held in the #Bulgarian capital, #Sofia, from May 24 to 30, 2026.

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[Rwanda Forensic Institute (RFI) @ForensicsRwanda]

At the ongoing IAFS2026 in Sofia, Dr Charles Karangwa today delivered a presentation highlighting Rwanda as Africa’s next regional forensic hub and a strategic destination for international forensic collaboration. He emphasized Rwanda’s unique model of an independent forensic institution integrating cross-cutting forensic disciplines under one entity — a rare approach across many African countries in the forensic science domain.
Dr. Charles is leading the Rwandan delegation participating in , currently taking place at the National Palace of Culture.

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@24sportupdate Buri wese arabyemerewe yaba Umunyarwanda cyangwa umunyamahanga.Ukeneye ibindi bisobanuro mwaduhamagara kuri 4636 cyangwa kuri whatsapp [phone]

[African Forensic Sciences Academy (AFSA) @AFSA_Africa]

This Friday afternoon at #IAFS2026, join #AFSA and our partner, the Rwanda Forensic Institute (#RFI), for the Africa Session, chaired by Mehdi.
We are bringing established, world-class scientific rigor to the floor.

[Rwanda Forensic Institute (RFI) @ForensicsRwanda]

Uyu munsi, Ikigo cy'u Rwanda cy'ibimenyetso bishingiye ku bumenyi n'ubuhanga bikoreshwa mu butabera(RFI) cyitabiriye umuhango wo gufungura ku mugaragaro inama mpuzamahanga izwi nka ‘IAFS 2026, y’ibigo bitanga iyi serivisi ku rwego rw’Isi, yatangiye mu murwa mukuru w’igihugu wa Bulgaria, Sofia.Dr Charles Karangwa ,Umuyobozi mukuru wa RFI n'itsinda bari kumwe bitabiriye uyu muhango.
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Day 2 of #IAFS2026 continued in Sofia, Bulgaria, bringing together forensic experts and justice professionals from different countries. Rwanda continues to take part in discussions focused on improving forensic science and the use of scientific evidence in justice.
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Sofia – Bulgaria

The first day of IAFS 2026 officially kicked off this Monday in Sofia, Bulgaria, with the participation of Rwanda, which is among the countries taking part in this global congress dedicated to forensic sciences and scientific evidence used in the field of justice.

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[Rwanda Forensic Institute (RFI) @ForensicsRwanda]

2/Rwanda is represented by #RFI .The participation highlights Rwanda’s growing role in advancing forensic science and fostering international cooperation within the global forensic community.
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Rwanda is participating in the Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences (#IAFS2026), taking place from 24–30 May 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The prestigious global event brings together forensic leaders and professionals from all over the world.

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RFI wishes you all a happy Labor Day.