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The Law Regulating Media in Rwanda defines defamation as the intentional communication of false information, either orally, in writing, or through other means, with the intent to harm a person's reputation. 

The case for a civil defamation law in Rwanda

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Senators John Bonds Bideri and Pelagie Uwera are among the newly elected members of the parliament to represent the country. They were elected on October 22. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda elects representatives for Pan African Parliament

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) during a physical protection training session for over 60 young girls at Malakia Girls Primary School in Malakal.

RDF peacekeepers rape reportage. Let’s talk about it

Saturday, October 19, 2024
A nurse takes care of a newborn at Kirehe Hospital. Surrogacy is a form of third-party reproductive practice in which the intending parent(s) contract a surrogate mother to give birth to a child. File
Health

Surrogacy: Justice foundation on why further regulation is needed

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Taxi-motor riders during a meeting with City of Kigali and Rwanda National Police officials in which they raised their concerns about motorcycle insurance, at Kigali Pele Stadium on September 4, 2024. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Insurance: Are ever-soaring motorcycle premiums justifiable?

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Many people in Pakistan get antibiotics without a prescription, despite it being illegal to give the drugs out this way. And doctors often prescribe antibiotics when they aren’t required.

World leaders commit to action to ensure future of modern medicine

Friday, September 27, 2024
EAC Secretary General Veronica M. Nduva and the Chairperson of the Summit of the EAC Heads of State and President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, meet in State House Juba, on Thursday, September 19. All photos courtesy of the EAC.
Africa

President Kiir, EAC Secretary General discuss ways to promote regional stability

Friday, September 20, 2024
Students from Destiny International School during the Gerayo amahoro campaign in Musanze District. Courtesy

Gerayo Amahoro and its public health significance

Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Upper Chamber Rwanda’s Parliament has a mandate to legislate and oversee the actions pf the Executive for and on behalf of Rwandans. Courtesy
Rwanda

What to know about the Rwandan Senate and its mandate

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama Rusizi District. File
Agriculture

Four key issues Kampala Declaration should consider for agri-food systems

Monday, September 09, 2024
A woman breastfeeding her baby. On August 7, Rwanda joined the rest of the world to mark World Breastfeeding Week, which was celebrated under the theme, Closing the Gap Breastfeeding Support for All.”
Health

When the baby pays the price: Navigating the rigours of breastfeeding at work

Monday, September 09, 2024
The New Times

EAC migrant workers should never have to retire without pension

Monday, September 09, 2024