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Dieudonne Ishimwe, also known as Prince Kid chats with his lawyers.The High Court in Nyamirambo announced that his verdict is scheduled to be delivered on October 13. Courtesy

Prince Kid’s appeal verdict set for October

Friday, September 15, 2023

The High Court in Nyamirambo will on Friday, September 15 resume the hearing in the case of Dieudonné Ishimwe, popularly known as Prince Kid. Courtesy

Prince Kid returns to court on Friday

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja has urged the civil society to disperse the revised constitution as a way of ensuring that it becomes widely known . COURTESY

Justice Minister calls on civil society to promote revised constitution

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

According to Harrison Mutabazi, the spokesperson for the court, despite a slight increase in the number of judges and registrars since 2004, the backlog continues to rise.

How judiciary is tackling case backlog, maintaining quality justice

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Moise Nkundabarashi, the President of the Rwanda Bar Association (RBA),addresses the meeting on August 31.

Over 50 discharged from judiciary over corruption related offenses in 18 years

Friday, September 01, 2023

Revelevers during a show in Kigali. The new regulations for night-time activities, determine a closing time for commercial entertainment and businesses that serve alcoholic beverages.

What are the penalties for violating night-time regulations

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Lawyers in Rwanda Bar Association during a swearing-in ceremony in 2023. Kenya is embarking on a legislative process to allow Rwandan and Burundian advocates to practice on its territory. Courtesy

Kenya in process to unblock practice of Rwandan lawyers on its territory

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Chief Justice, Faustin Ntezilyayo and his delegation with the host, pose for a photo during a three-day working visit to Singapore , on Wednesday, August 16. Courtesy

Rwanda, Singapore eye deeper judicial cooperation

Thursday, August 17, 2023

The policy and legal coordinator at Transparency International Rwanda, Colette Ndabarushimana, speaks to The New Times on July 5, 2023, in Kigali Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya.

Watchdog calls for 'safe spaces' for whistleblowers

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. INTERNET PHOTO

Eight unanswered questions on Kabuga's impending release

Monday, August 14, 2023

Automatic cars may soon be considered in driving tests. PHOTO BY PLAISIR MUZOGEYE

Law Reform Commission to complete review of road traffic bill by August 18

Friday, August 11, 2023

Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. From January to June 2023 alone, 1,221 cases were settled through CAM, according to statistics from the judiciary. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Judiciary saves Rwf9 billion through mediation

Friday, August 11, 2023

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Rwandan envoy calls out nations for 25-year failure to arrest Kabuga

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Rwanda reviews 27-year-old privatisation law: what’s new?

Thursday, August 10, 2023

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Ibuka lawsuit on Kabuga’s property postponed

Monday, August 07, 2023

Rwanda Investigation Bureau personel close a detainee's van in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Five online practices that may land you in jail

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Lawyers offer support during the launch of plea bargaining, where they provided free legal assistance to 24 inmates in Mageragere Prison in October 2022. Courtesy

1500 cases settled through plea bargain in 8 months

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Minister of Finance and Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, Ambassador of EU to Rwanda, Belén Calvo Uyarra during the signing ceremony on July 31.

EU, Rwanda sign Rwf26 billion deal for judicial boost

Monday, July 31, 2023

The Chief Prosecutor of the UN's International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Serge Brammertz speaks to The New Times on July 28, 2023. Photo by Moise Bahati

UN prosecutor on Kabuga appeal, preparations for Kayishema case

Monday, July 31, 2023

Serge Brammertz, the Chief Prosecutor of the United Nations' International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) speaks to journalists in Kigali in 2019. SAM NGENDAHIMANA

IRMCT Chief Prosecutor to visit Rwanda, brief Genocide survivors on Kayishema's trial

Monday, July 24, 2023