March 24
Africa: Legalising Medicinal Cannabis in Africa Good and Reminiscent of History
Although recreational marijuana remains prohibited in almost every country in Africa, it has not historically always been so. It might also surprise some to know that the continent… Read more »
March 19
Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns On Compensation for Unpaid Care Work During Divorce
Members of Parliament on Monday, March 18, raised concerns regarding the inclusion of unpaid care work in the compensation framework for divorcing couples. Read more »
March 18
Rwanda: Divorce - New Draft Law Proposes Unequal Property Division
In a new draft law concerning family matters, the government is suggesting that courts may order spouses to receive unequal shares of assets and liabilities during divorce… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Rubavu - Residents Assured of Safety As Authorities Crack Down On 'Criminal Gang'
The Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, has reassured residents that authorities are taking action to guarantee their safety. This comes after concerns were raised on… Read more »
Rwanda: Top French Prosecutor Calls for End to Impunity As He Honours Murambi Genocide Victims
Jean François Ricard, the Head of the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office, paid tribute to the 50,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during his… Read more »
March 04
East Africa: On EAC's GMO Disharmony and Little-Known GM Mosquito Research
The Gazettement of Rwanda's biosafety law last month does not seem to have received much regional attention. It probably should have. To see why, recall that it was only in 2016… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Biosafety Law Set to Regulate GMOs
Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and used safely in the… Read more »
February 27
Rwanda: Rwanda Joins Global Deal to End Illegal Fishing
Rwanda has ratified a multilateral agreement to combat illegal and unregulated fishing which threatens biodiversity and fish production in water bodies. The effort, joined by over… Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: Genocide - UN Court Set to Close Rwanda Field Office
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) will close its Kigali field office on August 31 after almost 30 years of operations in the country. Read more »
February 02
Rwanda: 'Serial Killer' Kazungu's Trial Adjourned Again
The intermediate court of Nyarugenge, on Friday, February 2, once again postponed the trial in substance of suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu. Read more »
January 31
Rwanda: Teenage Pregnancy - Time to Openly Discuss Alternative Solutions
An intense debate ensued in Rwanda recently on social media on whether contraceptives should be made available to adolescents without necessarily requiring parental consent. Read more »
January 30
Africa: Rwanda Third Lowest-Risk African Country for Identity Fraud - Report
Rwanda comes third in personal data protection and digital fraud prevention in Africa, according to the latest findings by Smile ID, a digital verification services firm… Read more »
January 29
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU in Fresh Justice, Reconciliation Drive
The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Justice (MINIJUST) and the European Union (EU), have inaugurated an innovative programme aimed at boosting the country's justice… Read more »
January 30
Rwanda: Preventive Approach Critical to End Sexual Violence - Officials
Officials and stakeholders in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) noted that it requires a both preventive and response measures. Read more »
January 09
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Rights Official Denounces Rising Hate Speech, Incitement
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has said he is "concerned about the rise in ethnic-based hate speech and incitement to violence" in eastern… Read more »
January 08
Rwanda: 'Indifference Is Same As Complicity' - Jordanian King Abdullah II on Genocide
As King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, he noted that the international community's indifference to Genocide is the… Read more »
Rwanda: Cases Closed Through Plea Bargains Cross 5,000 Mark in One Year
Cases closed through plea bargains have surpassed the 5,000 mark in just over a year since the introduction of the procedure in Rwanda, according to judicial data. From August to… Read more »
January 07
Rwanda: Police Denies Affiliation With American National Jonathan Scott
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Sunday, January 7 denied any connection with Jonathan Scott, who claimed to be a 'foreign agent' working with them on cybersecurity matters,… Read more »
January 03
Rwanda: Why Supreme Court Dismissed Petition Challenging RIB Searches
The Supreme Court, late December, dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the authority given to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to conduct searches on… Read more »
Rwanda: Understanding Supreme Court Landmark Ruling Upholding Search Warrant Issuance Process
In a landmark decision on December 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Rwanda addressed a significant legal challenge surrounding the issuance of search warrants, ultimately affirming… Read more »
Rwanda: Supreme Court Upholds RIB's Authority to Search Premises Without Court Warrant
The Supreme Court has ruled to allow Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to continue searching persons, buildings and premises without court warrants if investigators believe that… Read more »
January 02
Rwanda: Fresh Details Emerge on Rwandan Woman Arrested Over Murder-for-Hire Plot in Nairobi
Fresh details have emerged on the Rwandan woman who was arrested in Nairobi, on Sunday, December 31, 2023, for planning to murder a Swiss national. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Lodges Lawsuit Against Kenya Over Oil Importation
Uganda has taken legal action against Kenya in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Nairobi denied a local license to Uganda's government-owned oil marketer, the Uganda… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Woman Arrested in Nairobi Over Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Swiss Man
Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen for hire on New Year's Eve arrested a Rwandan woman and her brother over a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Swiss man. Read more »
Rwanda: A Closer Look at 2023's Tax Changes - Five Laws Tailored to Citizens' Needs
Rwanda, in 2023, adopted changes to its tax legislation to ease the burden on taxpayers, improve compliance, and widen the tax base, according to information from the Rwanda… Read more »