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Technology

Is using AI to create explicit images a crime in Rwanda?

Saturday, January 17, 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.
Law

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

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
L–R: Patrick Ishimwe (in a black singlet), widely known as Pazzo Man, and John Kalisa (in an orange singlet), known as Kjohn, arrive at Kicukiro Primary Court on Thursday, November 27, where they are being prosecuted for their alleged role in circulating a sex tape involving Yampano. Courtesy
Crime

Court postpones Yampano's video leak case

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Local upcoming artiste Florien Uworizagwira, known by his stage name as Yampano.

Singer Yampano sues suspect behind leaked sex tape

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Science

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

Saturday, October 04, 2025
Joseph Kabila
Africa

DR Congo: Military court sentences Kabila to death

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
A traffic police officer tries to decongest a street in Kigali during morning hours. Courtesy
Law

Why traffic police may immobilise your car under new draft law

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Traffic Police officers check the authenticity of the drivers' documents at Gishushu road junction. Craish Bahizi
Law

Why Rwanda is revising a 38-year-old road traffic law

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, the leader of the unregistered DALFA-Umurinzi party, appeares before the High Court in Nyamirambo, on June 19. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Crime

Court orders probe into Ingabire’s alleged role in conspiracy case

Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Law

Should adultery, concubinage, and marital desertion be criminal offenses?

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Erasme Ntazinda.
Law

Former Nyanza mayor released as prosecution drops charges

Friday, May 09, 2025
Kicukiro Primary Court has adjourned the bail hearing of Erasme Ntazinda, the former Mayor of Nyanza District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Crime

Trial of ex-Nyanza mayor postponed due to “legal obstacle”

Tuesday, May 06, 2025