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Rwanda

Genocide ideology persists through denial, revisionism- Minister Bizimana warns

Sunday, February 11, 2024
Anastase Nabahire, the Director General of the Justice Sector Coordination at the Ministry of Justice. File
Law

Why govt’s upcoming alternative dispute resolution centre matters

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Ghana lost 2-1 to Cape Verde in Group B of the AFCON 2023 on Sunday, January 14. COURTESY
AFCON 2023

AFCON 2023: Ghana, a toothless bull dog relying on past glories

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. Rwanda is integrating plea bargaining to enhance restorative justice and reduce court backlog and prison congestion. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

Plea bargain: Which cases are ineligible in Rwanda?

Monday, January 15, 2024
Bailiffs in Rwanda are classified into two categories – non-professional bailiffs, and professional bailiffs. Courtesy
Law

Why non-professional bailiffs shy away from court decision enforcement

Tuesday, January 09, 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
Prisoners at Nyarugenge Prison on May 26, 2022. According to statistics cases closed through plea bargains have surpassed the 5,000 mark in just over a year. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

Plea bargain: Over 5,000 cases concluded in one year

Monday, January 08, 2024
Rwanda Investigation Bureau headquarters at Kimihurura in Gasabo District. The Supreme Court has ruled to allow RIB to continue searching persons, buildings and premises without court warrants.File
Law

Why Supreme Court dismissed petition challenging RIB searches

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Rwanda Investigation Bureau personnel during a General Assembly in 2023. The Supreme Court has ruled to allow Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to continue searching persons, buildings and premises without court warrants. Courtesy
Law

Supreme Court dismisses petition on constitutionality of RIB search without warrant

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Denis Kazungu, the alleged serial killer accused of murdering 14 people and burying their remains in his residence in Busanza. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Crime

Top five court cases that stood out in 2023

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Some inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Law

Major reforms that shaped the justice sector in 2023

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Genocide convict Sosthène Munyemana infamously known as the ‘Butcher of Tumba’ for his role in the 1994 Genocide, was handed a 24-year prison sentence.
Crime

Justice delayed but finally served: Activists, survivors on ‘Butcher of Tumba’ Genocide conviction

Wednesday, December 20, 2023