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Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Eric Mahoro speaks at at the event to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech at Kigali Genocide Memorial on June 18. Courtesy

Five-year plan proposed to combat hate speech

Friday, June 19, 2026

Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR),presenting the 2024-2025 annual activity report as Deputy Speaker Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana looks on. File

New human rights law broadens NCHR role, strengthens staff protection

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Lawyers offer support during the launch of plea bargaining at Nyarugenge Prison. File

Judiciary boasts of 600 mediators to push for ADR

Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Rwanda renews appeal to UN for return of ICTR archives to Kigali

Saturday, June 13, 2026

The case, heard in March, concerned the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP), a bilateral agreement signed in 2024. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why Egyptian judge dissented in Rwanda-UK migration case

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy

What to know as virtual assets law takes effect

Monday, June 01, 2026

National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson Providence Umurungi said the change reflects operational realities within the institution. COURTESY

How new immunity provision could protect human rights body staff

Friday, May 29, 2026

Electoral staff during the presidential elections in 2024. File

How new law reshaped electoral colleges

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Members of Parliament during a consultative dialogue on gender and gender responsive public financial management on Thursday, May 21. Courtesy

Lawmakers push for evidence-based gender budgeting

Friday, May 22, 2026

Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday, May 20, passed a new bill governing staff members of the National Commission for Human Rights. Craish BAHIZI

Human rights commission staff get immunity under new bill

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The new instructions aimed at strengthening the management of funds arising from the execution of enforcement orders. Courtesy

New rules to fix gaps in how court-ordered funds are handled

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, Minister for Justice and Attorney General speaks at a meeting. Photo By Craish Bahizi

Justice ministry seeks bigger budget for legal aid, forensic services

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has extended the deadline for motor vehicle ownership transfers and de-registration to June 30. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Deadline to clear pending vehicle ownership transfers extended

Monday, May 04, 2026

Nyagatare residents meet with district land officials during land week event. File

District lawyers given powers to approve land transfers

Friday, April 24, 2026

A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. Reports indicate that a total of 4,479 divorces were registered in 2025, of which 2,629 were legally granted by courts. Internet.

Four in ten couples split before a decade, new data shows

Friday, April 17, 2026

Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa urged insurers to prioritise Alternative Dispute Resolution as a faster alternative to lengthy court processes. Courtesy.

Chief Justice sounds alarm over rising insurance disputes

Friday, April 17, 2026

Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

PAC Chairperson Valens Muhakwa (1st Right), highlights persistent weaknesses despite improvements brought by the 2022 law. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Lawmakers demand swift overhaul of procurement rules

Thursday, April 02, 2026

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PCA to rule in Rwanda–UK arbitration dispute in May

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague in a dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom over an unimplemented asylum agreement. on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Rwanda challenges UK’s ‘common sense’ claim on unpaid MEDP funds

Friday, March 20, 2026