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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

The Chamber of Deputies on January 9 approved an amendment to Law No. 045/2021, which governs the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). This amendment followed an evaluation by the Eastern and

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

The parliament has passed a new legislation aimed at strengthening measures to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. ALSO READ:

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

The Judiciary of Rwanda targets to gradually decrease staff turnover from the current 35 per cent to 15 per cent in by2029, according to a new five-year strategic plan, seen by The New Times. This

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

The year 2024 witnessed a number of transformative changes in Rwanda’s justice sector; from appointing new leadership to introducing new initiatives to enhance justice delivery. These changes

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

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

Key regulatory milestones that shaped Rwanda in 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?

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

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

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

New lawyers urged to prioritize alternative dispute resolution

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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

CLOCKWISE: Chief Justices Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, Faustin Ntezilyayo, Sam Rugege, the late Jean Mutsinzi, the late Simeon Rwagasore and Aloysie Cyanzayire.

A closer look at post-Genocide Rwanda’s Chief Justices

Friday, December 13, 2024

The new Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa took oath of office on Thursday, December 12. RBA

New Chief Justice sworn in, vows to deliver

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Brigadier General Patrick Karuretwa was sworn in as the President of the Military High Courtesy

PHOTOS: PM Ngirente urges military court officials to leverage tech in justice delivery

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Rwanda Investigation Bureau personnel and local officials engage with residents in Gakenke District during a meeting to raise awareness about gender-based violence. (PhotoCourtesy).

Rwanda’s multi-faceted approach to combat GBV

Friday, December 06, 2024

Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, 60, the new Chief Justice of Rwanda. Courtesy

The rise of Domitilla Mukantaganzwa to Chief Justice

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Panelists during the East African Law Society (EALS) annual conference and general assembly which concluded on Saturday, November 30 in Uganda. Courtesy

Rwandan lawyers call out ‘politics’ affecting open practice in East Africa

Sunday, December 01, 2024

Doreen Umulisa, a lawyer with expertise in IP matters addresses participants at the fifth all Africa Intellectual Property (IP) rights summit.

Now is the time to rethink intellectual property in Africa - experts

Friday, November 29, 2024

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