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The Law Regulating Media in Rwanda defines defamation as the intentional communication of false information, either orally, in writing, or through other means, with the intent to harm a person's reputation. 

The case for a civil defamation law in Rwanda

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) during a physical protection training session for over 60 young girls at Malakia Girls Primary School in Malakal.

RDF peacekeepers rape reportage. Let’s talk about it

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Rwanda should establish a comprehensive AI law and the creation of a dedicated regulatory agency. Courtesy

Why we urgently need an AI act and a regulatory agency

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Bruce Melodie during his performance at BK Arena in Kigali on on November 6, 2021. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

Can Rwanda turn the tide on music royalties?

Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Traffic police officers invigilate a driving test exam in Kigali. Following a cabinet meeting on Thursday, April 25, Rwandans could soon do driving tests using automatic transmission vehicles. File
Rwanda

Cabinet gives green light to automatic driving tests

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the preacher in a Kenyan cult suspected of urging followers to starve themselves to death. INTERNET PHOTO
Crime

Kenyan cult: 95 accomplices face murder charges for over 400 deaths

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The revised law stipulates a jail term ranging from six months to two years upon conviction, but a crucial prerequisite is the confirmation of postpartum depression by a certified medical professional. Internet
Health

Infanticide: Experts unsatisfied with new postpartum depression clauses

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The law of December 4, 2023, amending the law of August 30, 2018, determining offences and penalties in general (being referred to as penal code) was published in the Official Gazette of December 5, 2023. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Ten major changes in the newly-amended penal law

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Bugesera District Mayor Richard Mutabazi speaks to journalists about the reported case of minors engaged in sex work, at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in the district’s Ntarama Sector, on November 25. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Crime

Bugesera: ‘Minors in sex work’ case “must be addressed as defilement”

Monday, November 27, 2023
Martha Koome , Kenya's Chief Justice. A new bill proposed by the Kenyan judiciary, if passed, will decriminalise sex work by both males and females in the country. Internet
Africa

Kenya’s judiciary seeks to decriminalise prostitution

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Joseph Harerimana, a preacher known as Apostle Yongwe, was arrested for allegedly deceiving followers by making false promises of securing visas and job promotions. File
Crime

Prosecution takes over Apostle Yongwe's case

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Amb. Versmessen speaks at a past event in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Belgium envoy to Rwanda on why Brussels won't extradite Genocide suspects

Saturday, October 07, 2023