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Vehicles at Gishushu junction in Kigali. About 10,000 pending vehicle ownership transfers at the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) are facing complications ranging from missing documentation to hard-to-trace sellers. Sam

RRA flags over 10,000 problematic vehicle ownership transfers

Thursday, January 29, 2026

The then Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Vincent Biruta and then Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel sign the agreement in Kigali in April 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda takes United Kingdom to arbitration over migration partnership breach

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

What are the most contentious issues in divorce cases in Rwanda?

Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Divorce: How courts assess unpaid care work compensation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Transport experts have welcomed Rwanda’s newly passed road traffic bill. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

New road traffic bill long overdue, say experts

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of 62 court officials.

Chief Justice urges integrity as over 60 judges, registrars take oath

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Cross-border trucks transporting goods from Tanzania to Kigali. Craish Bahizi.

Drivers with foreign licences could lose merit points under new system

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Traffic Police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu junction. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Major penalties in new traffic bill, related offences

Monday, January 12, 2026

The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Monday, January 5. Photo by Kellia Keza.

Minister explains why new traffic bill is tough on defiant motorists

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Dr. Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure, in an interview with The New Times on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

How could new bill end issues in vehicle ownership transfers?

Friday, January 09, 2026

The bill introduces a points-based system intended to penalise traffic violations, while rewarding responsible driving. Craish Bahizi

Mixed reactions from motorists over new road traffic bill

Thursday, January 08, 2026

A traffic police officer guides motorists at Akabuga ka Nyarutarama junction. Ceaish BAHIZI

Eleven things you need to know about new road traffic bill

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

On January 5, the lower chamber of Parliament unanimously passed a road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law focused on improving safety through technology and a merit and demerit points system.

Parliament passes road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa presided over the High Council of the Judiciary that dismissed two judges and a court registrar over corruption-related acts on Wednesday, December 31.

Judiciary: 15 new appointments as three officials are sacked

Thursday, January 01, 2026

MPs and government officials during a session meant for voting on the road traffic bill, on December 29, 2025, in Kigali (courtesy).

Vehicle impoundment for drink driving raises concerns in parliament

Monday, December 29, 2025

Since 2024, court case backlogs have declined from 63 percent to 49 percent, a reduction largely attributed to mediation mechanisms. Sam Ngendahimana

Court case backlogs could be reduced to 25% by 2029 - officials

Sunday, December 21, 2025

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