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Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Martin Ngoga, speaks during a Council meeting on the IRMCT, on December 10. Courtesy

Rwanda steps up bid for ICTR archives

Friday, December 12, 2025

A groom places a ring on his bride’s hand during a wedding ceremony, while 2,674 divorce cases were recorded in Rwanda in 20242025. Courtesy

Divorce cases remain challenging for mediation - Chief Justice

Monday, December 08, 2025

Approved by the Senate on December 4, Jules Marius Ntete (left) and Didace Nshimiyimana (right) were appointed by the Cabinet on November 28 to serve as judges at the Court of Appeal. Courtesy

Senate approves new Court of Appeal judges

Thursday, December 04, 2025

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A look at Rwanda's proposed child-friendly justice system

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Rwanda Bar Association officials and new lawyers gather for a group photo during the swearing-in ceremony at the High Court in Kigali on Saturday.Photos by Craish Bahizi

Legal profession grows as over 100 lawyers join

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Children work at a brick collection point in Rubavu District. File

Why child labour persists despite laws, policies

Thursday, November 20, 2025

DR Congo citizens reportedly detained by the FDLR and bound in a torturous manner. Founded by perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the FDLR has continued to promote genocide ideology and violence.

Rwandans in France shed light on petition against Radio France

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Regional lawyers during a previous summit that took place in 2024.

Cyberlaw reforms, data justice high on agenda as regional lawyers meet

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Inmates follow Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa's remarks while explaining the plea bargaining’s role in promoting restorative justice. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Inmates praise plea bargaining for offering hope and healing

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Members of Parliament during an outreach visit in Gasabo District, where they toured various mining sites. Courtesy

Lawmakers caution against illegal mining

Monday, November 10, 2025

RRA will license and monitor all professionals who assist businesses and individuals in preparing and filing tax returns. File

Expert weighs in on RRA’s new tax advisory regulations

Saturday, November 08, 2025

Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire appears before the Public Accounts Committee on November 5 over queries raised by the Office of the Auditor General. The audit showed that Rwf9.7 billion was transferred to federations without proper monitoring mechanisms, Rwf129.9 million for sporting events lacked expenditure reports, and Rwf676.3 million was found to have been spent with no supporting documents. Photo: Courtesy

Sports Ministry tightens accountability

Thursday, November 06, 2025

A scene from a multi-vehicle accident in Kicukiro, Kigali. A new law on accident compensation, enacted in October 2025, upholds Rwf3,000 as the minimum daily payment for victims without verifiable income. File Photo

Why Parliament upheld Rwf3,000 as minimum pay for accident victims

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Genocide convict Sosthène Munyemana.

Sosthène Munyemana genocide case: Are further appeals possible?

Monday, November 03, 2025

Sandrine Umutoni, Minister of State in charge of Youth and Arts, speaks during a panel discussion at the launch of the first-ever IPO intellectual property on October 31. Courtesy

Experts: Strong intellectual property protection key to Rwanda's Vision 2050

Saturday, November 01, 2025

Rwanda has once again emerged as the top-ranked country in Africa and 39th globally in in rule of law. internet

Rwanda leads Africa in rule of law, report says

Thursday, October 30, 2025

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How public officials' asset declaration can escalate into a RIB investigation

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Panelists engage in a discussion as ILPD unveil Rwanda’s first-ever national research on the Mapping and Profiling of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Service Providers. Courtesy

What to know as experts unveil research on Rwanda's alternative dispute resolution efforts

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Phto by Craish Bahizi

How alternative dispute resolution is decongesting correctional facilities

Monday, October 20, 2025

Rwanda Bar Association President, Moïse Nkundabarashi announced that the association has elected six members to its disciplinary committee. Courtesy

Lawyers disciplinary committee challenged to prioritize mediation

Sunday, October 19, 2025