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Justice Anita Mugeni, an accomplished Rwandan lawyer who is currently serving as Vice President of the EACJ, a role she assumed on June 20, 2023. She joined the regional court in 2021 when she was appointed as a judge to the EACJ Appellate Division. Courtesy
Career

Lady Justice Anita Mugeni: Pioneering change in East African jurisprudence

Monday, March 17, 2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) gathered experts from 35 African countries in Kigali from March 11 to 13, 2025.
Featured

FEATURED: Experts convene in Kigali for UNDP conference on tackling Africa's governance challenges

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Rwanda's Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa speaks at a past event. As the world marks International Women Judges' Day, for the fourth time, Rwanda celebrates significant strides in gender inclusivity.
Women

Over 50% Rwandan judges are women – official

Monday, March 10, 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
Law

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
Law

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.
Law

Judiciary cracks down on court officials reluctant to adapt to technology

Sunday, March 02, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the Third Annual East African Court of Justice Judicial Conference, in Kigali on February 18. Craish BAHIZI
Technology

AI in courts: What to consider before roll out

Friday, February 21, 2025
Rwanda’s Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa delivers remarks during the opening of the Third Annual East African Court of Justice Judicial Conference, taking place in Kigali from February 18 to 19. Craish BAHIZI
Technology

Chief Justice calls for ‘ethical adoption’ of AI in judiciary

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Chief Justice and Supreme Court President Domitilla Mukantaganzwa speaks at a press conference marking the start of the anti-corruption week on Monday, February 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Chief Justice announces crackdown on corrupt ‘middlemen’

Monday, February 10, 2025
The family law determines that unpaid care work should be considered during divorce proceedings. FILE
Law

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

Monday, February 10, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo at the workshop organized by the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).
Health

Experts call for greater focus on mental health support for vulnerable groups

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Marie-Immaculée Ingabire.
Women

VIDEO - Outspoken and defiant: Ingabire reflects on decades of advocacy for women’s rights

Monday, January 27, 2025