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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

Deputy Chief Justice Alphonse Hitiyaremye speaks during the validation a study on justice needs and citizen satisfaction in Rwanda on December 27.

New study recommends ways to address judicial staff turnover, case backlog

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Members of Parliament approved different bills that raised debates among beneficiaries and officials. Courtesy

Key regulatory milestones that shaped Rwanda in 2024

Friday, December 27, 2024

Starting January 2025, Rwanda’s justice sector and its stakeholders will begin using an upgraded Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS). Sam Ngendahimana

Justice: What's new in upgraded integrated case management system?

Sunday, December 22, 2024

The Court of Appeal in France upheld the life sentence for Philippe Hategekimana a Genocide convict. Courtesy

‘Justice served’: Minister Bizimana on Philippe Hategekimana’s Genocide verdict

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Panellists engage in a discussion as Rwanda launched a campaign to combat technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Courtesy

Rwanda moves to combat tech-facilitated GBV

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

New advocates take oath during their swearing-in ceremony on December 13. Courtesy

New lawyers urged to prioritize alternative dispute resolution

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Rwanda has become the first African country to sign the United Against Online Abuse(UAOA) Charter, an initiative led by FIA to address online abuse and hate speech.

Rwanda becomes first African country to sign FIA's charter against online abuse

Friday, December 13, 2024