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 Hudson Kuteesa
Hudson Kuteesa
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) s registrar Aboubacar Tambadou addresses journalists during a press conference in Kigali, on Thursday, February 15. Courtesy
Rwanda
Genocide: UN Court set to close Rwanda field office
Rwandan man has been arrested in The Netherlands on charges of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Crime
Rwandan Genocide fugitive, 64, arrested in The Netherlands
Brig Gen Geraldine Janet George, has been appointed the minister of defence in her country.
Africa
Female officer trained in Rwanda appointed minister in Liberia
Gervais Hakizimana
Other Sports
Gervais Hakizimana: Short-lived dream of a top Rwandan athletics coach
An inside view of Rwanda’s revamped Amahoro National Stadium, as seen on January 11, 2024. Engineers say the new 45,000-seater sports facility will be ready before the August construction deadline. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Infrastructure
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Amahoro National Stadium engineers “committed to deliver” before August
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?
The suspect Wenceslas Twagirayezu was extradited to Rwanda by Denmark. Courtesy
Law
Twagirayezu ruling: Why one judge dissented during acquittal verdict
The intermediate court of Nyarugenge, on Friday, January 12, once again postponed the trial in substance of suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Crime
Kazungu case postponed again, defence lawyer given more time to prepare
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
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
Antoinette Uwineza, alias Micheline Uwababyeyi, was apprehended on New Year’s Eve by Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen.
Crime
Rwandan woman accused of attempted murder in Nairobi granted bail
The intermediate court of Nyarugenge, on Friday, January 5, postponed the trial in substance of suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu to January 12. File
Crime
Kazungu’s trial postponed to January 12
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
 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
Antoinette Uwineza, alias Micheline Uwababyeyi, was apprehended on New Year’s Eve by Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen. Internet
Africa
Fresh details emerge on Rwandan woman arrested over murder-for-hire plot in Nairobi
Uganda has taken legal action against Kenya in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Kenya denied a local license to Uganda's government-owned oil marketer. Internet
Africa
Uganda lodges lawsuit against Kenya over oil importation
Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen for hire on New Year’s Eve arrested a Rwandan woman and her brother over a murder-for-hire plot.
Crime
Rwandan woman arrested in Nairobi over murder-for-hire plot against Swiss man
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda during Rwanda Day in Belgium Brussels on June 10, 2017. After being temporarily halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the annually celebrated diaspora event, Rwanda Day, returns on February 2 and 3, 2024. The 11th edition which will take place in Washington D.C, is among five main events that are expected to take place in 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Five awaited key highlights of 2024

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