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The Court of Appeal in France upheld the life sentence for Philippe Hategekimana a Genocide convict. Courtesy

‘Justice served’: Minister Bizimana on Philippe Hategekimana’s Genocide verdict

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Panellists engage in a discussion as Rwanda launched a campaign to combat technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Courtesy

Rwanda moves to combat tech-facilitated GBV

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

New advocates take oath during their swearing-in ceremony on December 13. Courtesy

New lawyers urged to prioritize alternative dispute resolution

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Rwanda has become the first African country to sign the United Against Online Abuse(UAOA) Charter, an initiative led by FIA to address online abuse and hate speech.

Rwanda becomes first African country to sign FIA's charter against online abuse

Friday, December 13, 2024

CLOCKWISE: Chief Justices Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, Faustin Ntezilyayo, Sam Rugege, the late Jean Mutsinzi, the late Simeon Rwagasore and Aloysie Cyanzayire.

A closer look at post-Genocide Rwanda’s Chief Justices

Friday, December 13, 2024

The new Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa took oath of office on Thursday, December 12. RBA

New Chief Justice sworn in, vows to deliver

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Brigadier General Patrick Karuretwa was sworn in as the President of the Military High Courtesy

PHOTOS: PM Ngirente urges military court officials to leverage tech in justice delivery

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Rwanda Investigation Bureau personnel and local officials engage with residents in Gakenke District during a meeting to raise awareness about gender-based violence. (PhotoCourtesy).

Rwanda’s multi-faceted approach to combat GBV

Friday, December 06, 2024

Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, 60, the new Chief Justice of Rwanda. Courtesy

The rise of Domitilla Mukantaganzwa to Chief Justice

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Panelists during the East African Law Society (EALS) annual conference and general assembly which concluded on Saturday, November 30 in Uganda. Courtesy

Rwandan lawyers call out ‘politics’ affecting open practice in East Africa

Sunday, December 01, 2024

Doreen Umulisa, a lawyer with expertise in IP matters addresses participants at the fifth all Africa Intellectual Property (IP) rights summit.

Now is the time to rethink intellectual property in Africa - experts

Friday, November 29, 2024

Gamblers playing in Kigali. RDB which regulates the gaming industry, has released a new policy for gambling in the country. Sam Ngendahimana

Gaming industry faces fresh scrutiny in wake of new policy

Friday, November 29, 2024

Gamblers playing in Kigali. RDB, which regulates the gaming industry, has released a new policy for gambling in the country.

10 key takeaways from new gambling policy

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Article 24(5) of the 2019 law governing criminal procedure outlines the responsibilities of a prosecutor upon receiving a case file and to close a case file. Courtesy

Explainer: When can prosecution drop a case?

Saturday, November 23, 2024

The “right to be forgotten” law, known as the “the right to erasure” is a concept that allows people to request for the removal of specific personal information about them.

What could be the implication of proposed ‘right to be forgotten’ law?

Friday, November 22, 2024

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What's a suspended sentence all about?

Saturday, November 16, 2024

New amendments proposed for the law on preventing and punishing money laundering and terrorist financing may introduce significant changes including extended investigation

Money laundering: What Rwanda's new proposed draft law will address

Monday, November 11, 2024

A judge delivers a court ruling through Skype at the Intermediate Court of Nyarugenge in Kigali on Monday, April 20.2020. File

10 key things about the new instructions on virtual court hearings

Monday, November 04, 2024

Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo, delivers remarks during the opening of a two day retreat for the Judicial stakeholders in Nyagatare on October,28. Emmanuel Nkangura

Judiciary pioneers transformative reforms for faster, fairer justice

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Gender-based violence can take many forms such as intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child marriage, female genital mutilation and so-called ‘honour crimes’. Photo by Alice Kayibanda

Where and how to seek help in case of gender-based violence

Saturday, October 26, 2024