Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Forces, Allies Accused of Fresh Atrocities Against Banyamulenge

The AFC/M23 movement on Thursday, August 28, reported a renewed wave of attacks targeting the "Banyamulenge compatriots" in South Kivu, urging both national and international… Read more »

Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Rwanda's Building Categories and Permits

In Rwanda, the classification of buildings and the procedures for obtaining permits are clearly defined into six categories, each with its own rules and requirements. Read more »

Rwanda: Three RDF Officers Remanded in Defence Ministry Air-Ticket Case

A military tribunal in Kigali has ordered a 30-day remand for three Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officers who are suspected of being involved in the misuse of the Ministry of… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Wrongly Blamed for DR Congo Insecurity, While True Perpetrators Go Unreported - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has dismissed claims that the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) is responsible for alleged killings in eastern DR Congo, saying the atrocities are carried out by… Read more »

Rwanda: Media Professionals Trained On How to Tackle Technology-Facilitated GBV

More than 25 journalists and social media influencers have completed a three-day training in Kigali on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), an issue that is… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 500 Rwandans Return From DR Congo

Rwandan officials on Monday, August 25, received 532 Rwandan citizens from DR Congo, in the latest repatriation supported by the UN Refugee Agency. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Only a Rwandan Court Can Deliver Justice in Agathe Habyarimana's Case

The great English writer Charles Dickens once said the law is an 'ass'. The aphorism has never been more apt than last week, when a French judge dismissed the genocide case against… Read more »

Rwanda: Inquiry Into Agathe Habyarimana Clearly Necessary, Says French Historian

An influential historian has said French authorities should carry out further investigation into the widow of former Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana for her alleged role in… Read more »

Rwanda: Defence Ministry Air-Ticket Scandal - Court Postpones Bail Ruling

A military tribunal in Kigali on Thursday, August 21, postponed a bail ruling in a case involving 28 defendants, including three Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officers, two Rwanda… Read more »

Rwanda: Nduhungirehe Calls for Urgency in Ending Armed Conflicts in Africa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has expressed optimism that Africa can end armed conflicts before the end of the decade if… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda 'To Halve Court Backlogs in Next Five Years'

The government plans to cut court case backlogs by half and strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms within the next five years as part of efforts to address… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: AFC/M23 Announce Plan to Set Up Judicial Organs in Eastern DR Congo

The AFC/M23 rebel movement, on Tuesday, August 12, announced the creation of a commission tasked with launching and overseeing the process of restoring judicial organs in… Read more »

Mali: Dozens of Soldiers Arrested in Mali Over Alleged Coup Plot

Mali arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the ruling military leaders, who took power in the west African country in a coup, media reports said on Sunday,… Read more »

Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Rwanda's New Capital Market Bill

Rwanda's capital market regulatory framework is being revamped. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has released a draft law regulating capital market business (the "New Capital… Read more »

Rwanda: 10 Govt Institutions Could Be Investigated Over Questionable Spending

Members of Parliament on Tuesday, August 5, called on the Ministry of Justice to instruct the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) to investigate questionable expenditure… Read more »

Rwanda: Colonial Legacy Should Not Impede Banyarwanda's Rights

The Banyarwanda are people who live in the Great Lakes Region of Africa, speak Kinyarwanda, and share cultural ties with Rwanda. They are found in countries such as Burundi, the… Read more »

Rwanda: Top Kigali Restaurant Staff Seek Legal Redress Over Unpaid Wages

Former employees of Choose Kigali are scheduled to meet with Moise Nkundabarashi, the President of Rwanda Bar Association on Thursday, August 7, to explore possible legal action… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Senate Votes Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Deal Into Law

Senators on Monday, August 4, voted in favour of the law ratifying the June 27 peace agreement signed between Rwanda and DR Congo. Read more »

Rwanda: Senators Call for Renewed Efforts in Reintegration of Ex-Genocide Convicts

Senators are calling for improvements in the reintegration process of ex-genocide convicts by preparing both the released individuals and the receiving communities. This, they say,… Read more »

Rwanda: How Habyarimana Mismanaged Political Crisis, Galvanising Opposition

In the last piece in this series, we saw how President Habyarimana sabotaged the Arusha negotiations. He worked hard to divide the opposition, which instead galvanised it and… Read more »

Rwanda: How Will Rwanda's New Emission Tests Affect Old Vehicles?

Rwanda is set to begin testing all non-electric vehicles for emissions starting August 18, as part of a new campaign aimed at improving air quality and public health, according to… Read more »

South Africa: Why Tyla Is Being Sued Over Her Breakout Song 'Water'

Two California based songwriters who contributed to Tyla's breakout hit, Water, have filed a lawsuit against the singer and producer Sammy Soso (real name Samuel Awuku), citing… Read more »

Kenya: No Alcohol for Persons Under 21, Says Kenya Govt

The Kenyan government has adopted a new policy setting the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, among other restrictive measures touted as seeking to control abuse and promote a… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Built Environment At a Crossroads - The Law Is Passed, but the Real Work Begins Now

Last week, Rwanda achieved a landmark milestone in its development journey. Parliament passed a long-anticipated amendment to the law regulating the professions of architecture and… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Sheds Light On Suspended Building Permit Issuance

The Ministry of Infrastructure has temporarily suspended the issuance of construction permits related to conditional land use and overlay zones due to malpractices. Read more »