Rwandan journalist investigated for 'terrorism'

Rwandan authorities are holding BBC Gahuza freelance journalist Phocas Ndayizera for allegedly receiving explosives and plotting with terrorists. FOTOSEARCH

Rwandan investigators are holding a journalist accused of receiving explosives and plotting with terrorists, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has said.

Phocas Ndayizera, a 39-year-old freelance journalist working for the BBC's local language service, was reported missing over a week ago before turning up in custody.