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Fabien Murekezi on duty while performing community service as an alternative to prison sentence,  at Masaka–Muyumbo road in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Rwanda

How community service sentences work in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
The New Times

Africa “experts”: Moral certainty and local ignorance

Saturday, December 06, 2025
The debates grew heated as lawyers discussed the influence of culture and religion on legal interpretation, highlighting the challenges of balancing traditional beliefs with the requirements of the new law.
Rwanda

Lawyers convene over new law regulating healthcare services

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Panelists during a dialogue that aimed to explore strategies for strengthening crime prevention in Rwanda on October 22 in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

How Rwanda is scaling up efforts in crime prevention

Friday, October 24, 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
Law

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

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Marie-Immaculée Ingabire , the former chairperson of Transparency International Rwanda Chapter passed away on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy

Marie-Immaculée Ingabire: The fearless champion of justice

Friday, October 10, 2025
The New Times
Science

What to know as Rwanda moves to introduce prenatal paternity DNA tests

Saturday, October 04, 2025
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja and delegates follow a presentation at the National Stakeholders’ Validation Workshop, held on Tuesday, September 30. courtesy
Rwanda

How is Rwanda faring in achieving over 100 UPR recommendations

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Pregnant woman’s hands resting on her belly. The government plans to introduce early prenatal DNA testing to aid justice in defilement cases. Internet Photo
Health

Govt to roll out prenatal paternity DNA testing in defilement cases

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Rwanda Bar Association president, Moise Nkundabarashi delivers his remarks during the launch of the new judicial year on Monday, September 1. Courtesy
Law

7,000 cases handled by pro bono lawyers in 2024/25

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa delivers remarks during the launch of the new judicial year in Kigali on Monday, September 1. Courtesy
Law

Judiciary to focus on ADR, speedy, accessible justice in new year

Monday, September 01, 2025
Members of Interahamwe during a march in 1990s. In 1992, violence against the Tutsis was concentrated in Kibuye prefecture.

A look back at impact of Habyarimana’s use of violence as political strategy

Thursday, August 21, 2025