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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.
Law

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

Friday, November 22, 2024
Cameras set up during coverage in Kigali. Regulating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content is among the expected outcomes of the proposed media policy if approved. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 
Rwanda

Inside Rwanda’s new proposed media policy

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime entertained hundreds of youth who attended the Youth Connekt Africa Summit in Kigali over the weekend-Photo by IGIHE

Recap: Outstanding filmmakers awarded as Kansiime leaves Kigalians in stitches

Monday, November 11, 2024
Kicukiro Primary Court  has ordered a 30-day remand for vlogger Jean Bosco Sengabo
Crime

Court remands vlogger Fatakumavuta

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
The New Times

Vlogger Fatakumavuta charged with six counts

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
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
Innocent Nyarwaya, commonly known as Yago, a YouTuber-cum-singer, who took social and mainstream media by storm two weeks ago. Courtesy
Showbiz

YouTube Saga: Yago relents as more videos surface to add to the drama

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Abdallah Utumatwishima.
Crime

Minister Utumatwishima urges RIB to probe social media influencers for ‘possible criminal behavior’

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Jean-Paul Ibambe, a Rwandan human rights lawyer interacts with a participant during a recent conference. Courtesy
Law

Lawyer petitions Supreme Court over articles in cybercrime law

Sunday, July 28, 2024
Senegal's new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday appointed firebrand politician and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister. COURTESY
Africa

Faye names Sonko as Senegal's prime minister

Wednesday, April 03, 2024
Supporters of Bassirou Diomaye Faye celebrate in Dakar. Net photo
Africa

Senegal: Opposition's Bassirou Diomaye Faye leads race for presidency

Monday, March 25, 2024
Rwanda Investigation Bureau arrested three Youtube users who are being prosecuted for interviewing a person with mental disability, on August 15.
Crime

Social media: What content can land you in jail?

Wednesday, August 16, 2023