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Participants during a groundbreaking data governance training programme for judges and senior staff of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ)

Rwanda hosts data governance programme for regional court judges

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Judges during a session of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) that was recently concluded in Kigali, during a rotational session from mid-February to early March. COURTESY

East African court concludes Kigali session

Saturday, March 08, 2025

Genocide convict Ahmed Napoleon Mbonyunkiza is handcuffed after his deportation from the United States on March 4. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

What happens when a convict tried in absentia reappears?

Thursday, March 06, 2025

A session of the High Council of the Judiciary, which was chaired by Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, on February 28 resolved to dismiss three court officials.

Judiciary cracks down on court officials reluctant to adapt to technology

Sunday, March 02, 2025

Officials and Mediators during their general assembly held on February 28. Courtesy

Rwandan mediators move to form association, deliver better

Saturday, March 01, 2025

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11 years on, Rwanda’s legal aid fund not yet established—what went wrong?

Saturday, March 01, 2025

Sam Rugege, Chairperson of the Court-Annexed Mediators' Advisory Committee, speaks at the event

Judicial experts highlight need for law formalising mediation

Saturday, March 01, 2025

Businessman François-Xavier Mironko.

Rwandan businessman Mironko loses lawsuit against government

Friday, February 28, 2025

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will hear 19 cases involving East African Community (EAC) partner states between February and March during a rotational session in Kigali. Courtesy

East African court to hear about 20 cases in Kigali this month

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Jean-Baptiste Mugimba was handed a 25-year prison sentence for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Genocide: Why Court of Appeal upheld Mugimba's 25-year sentence

Monday, February 17, 2025

Amb Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa addresses the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union on February 12. Courtesy

Reparative justice for Africa: Gatete calls for beyond financial compensation approach

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

More than 42 marriages involving people above the age of 18 but below 21 have been officially approved by the government since July last year.

Under 21 marriage: Over 42 couples approved since new law passed

Monday, February 10, 2025

The family law determines that unpaid care work should be considered during divorce proceedings. FILE

Divorce: Lawyers highlight challenges in determining value of unpaid care work

Monday, February 10, 2025

Moise Nkundabarashi was reelected as president of Rwanda Bar Association on Friday, January 31.

Nkundabarashi re-elected president of lawyers’ body

Friday, January 31, 2025

Moise Nkundabarashi, the president of Rwanda Bar Association explained how the programme operates, who qualifies for it, and what support is available. File

Pro bono services: Did you know you can get legal representation in Rwanda, free of charge?

Saturday, January 25, 2025

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau Secretary General, Jeannot Ruhunga addresses members of Parliament on child detention, as RIB Spokesperson Thierry Murangira looks on, on Thursday, January 23. Emmanuel Ntirenganya

RIB explains reasons for child detention before trial

Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Chamber of Deputies on January 9 approved an amendment to Law No. 045-2021, which governs the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). Courtesy

8 things to know about new law on money laundering and terrorism financing

Thursday, January 16, 2025

The parliamentary committee on foreign affairs introduced a draft law on January 8 to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

Parliament passes tighter anti money laundering bill

Thursday, January 09, 2025

The Judiciary of Rwanda targets to gradually decrease staff turnover from the current 35 per cent to 15 per cent in by 2029. File

Rwanda Judiciary needs Rwf28bn to curb staff turnover

Monday, December 30, 2024

The new Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa takes oath of office on Thursday, December 12. She becomes the sixth Chief Justice of Rwanda after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Key changes that shaped Rwanda’s justice sector in 2024

Saturday, December 28, 2024