July 05, 2022
East Africa: Rwandan Lawyer Appointed Chairperson of East Africa Law Society Dispute Resolution Body
Florida Kabasinga has been appointed as the Chairperson of Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee in East Africa Law Society (EALS). Read more »
Rwanda: Gasabo - Maid Accused of Murdering Nine-Year-Old to Appear in Court on July 11
Solange Nyirangiruwonsanga, who is suspected of murdering a nine-year-old boy, will on Monday, July 11, appear before Gasabo Intermediate Court where she is expected to seek bail. Read more »
July 04, 2022
Rwanda: Kwibohora - Rwandan Youth in China Urged to Stand Up Against Injustice
Rwandan youth living in China have been urged to always stand up against injustice, picking a leaf from the Rwanda Patriotic Army (Inkotanyi) that fought hard to stop the Genocide… Read more »
July 03, 2022
Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Rutunga's Trial Set for July 5
The High Court Chamber for International Crimes (HCCIC), Nyanza District, will on Tuesday, July 5, start the substantial trial hearing for the case of Venant Rutunga, who is… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: FDLR Controls DR Congo's Virunga National Park - UN Report
A latest report by a United Nations Group of Experts has revealed that the FDLR, a terrorist group responsible for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, controls part of DR Congo… Read more »
East Africa: Sexual and Reproductive Health Bill in Final Consultations
Members of the regional parliament on Wednesday, June 29, embarked on the final leg of their country consultations on a draft law meant to protect and facilitate the attainment of… Read more »
June 29, 2022
Rwanda: Prosecution Takes Over Ferwafa Officials' Case
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed submission to the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA), the case of Rwanda's Football Federation (Ferwafa) officials. Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Renew Call to Return UN Court Archives to Rwanda
Following the appointment of the new president of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), activists have renewed call to bring to Rwanda physical… Read more »
June 28, 2022
Rwanda: IGP Munyuza in Benin for Interpol Meeting
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza, and the Deputy Secretary General of Rwanda Investigation Bureau, Isabelle Kalihangabo, are in Cotonou, Benin where they are… Read more »
June 24, 2022
Africa: Commonwealth Countries Urged to Help Arrest Genocide Fugitives
Activists and survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda are urging leaders in Kigali for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to help arrest all… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Rwanda: Technology Use in the Judicial Sector - Experts Warn of Risks
As the use of technology has started to pick up in the judicial systems of a number of countries, experts have cautioned that there are challenges that may arise from it, and thus… Read more »
Rwanda: It Is Possible to End Violence Against Women - Minister Bayisenge
The minister for Gender and Family Promotion, Jeannette Bayisenge, has said it is possible to eliminate the various challenges hindering women and girls' rights in general. Read more »
Africa: A Third of Prisoners in Commonwealth Countries Are Pre-Trial Detainees - New Report
Of the 1.5 million prisoners detained across the Commonwealth, more than half a million are pre-trial detainees, a new report by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Rwanda: Surrogacy - Experts Call for Amendments to Family Law
The Rwandan Law Governing Persons and Families stipulates that the mode of reproduction in Rwanda is naturally between a man and a woman or it can be medically assisted. Read more »
June 21, 2022
Rwanda: Engaging Men, Boys Will Help End Violence Against Women - Women's Forum Delegates
Delegates at a Commonwealth Women's Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, June 21, put emphasis on how engaging men and boys in the campaign on ending violence against women and girls can… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Rwanda: Police Clarifies Traffic Guidelines During CHOGM
There is no permanent closure of roads across Kigali during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) as well as during the continuous arrival of delegates in the… Read more »
June 19, 2022
Rwanda: Two Killed in Suspected FLN Attack in Nyungwe
Two people were killed on Saturday, June 18 in an armed attack suspected to have been carried out by the National Liberation Front (FLN) terror outfit in Kitabi sector, Nyamagabe… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Rwanda: Justice Minister Commends Arbitration in Climate Change-Related Disputes
There is a need to opt for arbitration as climate change related disputes are set to increase, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General has said. Read more »
June 14, 2022
Rwanda: Maid Arrested for Alleged Murder of Nine-Year-Old Child in Gasabo
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed having in custody a 37-year-old woman, identified as Solange Nyirangiruwonsanga, who is suspected of murdering a nine-year-old boy. Read more »
Rwanda: Félicien Kabuga Fit for Trial - UN Court
The Residual Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals on Monday, June 13 ruled that key genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga is medically fit to stand trial in The Hague where he… Read more »
June 13, 2022
Rwanda: Police Tips Security Companies on Professionalism
Equipping security firms with enough and professional skills is key to boosting security and their professionalism as well. Read more »
June 11, 2022
Rwanda: Military, Police Officers Complete Training on Internal Security Operations
Twenty-four officers from the Rwanda Defence Force and the National Police on Friday, June 10, completed a training on internal security operations at the Rwanda Peace Academy… Read more »
June 12, 2022
Rwanda: Kigali City to Deploy New Tech to Monitor Illegal Construction
If you have been or intend to use the cover of the night or weekends to illegally construct or apply unwarranted extensions on your house, then your days are numbered. Read more »
June 10, 2022
Rwanda: How Private Notaries Have Eased Land Ownership Transfer Services
It's coming to a month since private notaries were authorised to oversee land transfer transactions in the country, a move that aimed to solve difficulties associated with the… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Rwanda: Over 200 Youth Volunteers Complete Course at Police Training School
At least 216 members of Rwanda Youth volunteers in Community Policing (RYVCP) from Northern Province, on Wednesday, June 8, completed a week-long civic education course at the… Read more »