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The High Council of the Judiciary on Wednesday, December 31, appointed 15 judges and dismissed two judges and a court registrar over corruption-related offenses. Courtesy.
Editorial

Judges hold unique position in society; accountability is essential 

Friday, January 02, 2026
Rwanda has once again emerged as the top-ranked country in Africa and 39th globally in in rule of law. internet
Law

Rwanda leads Africa in rule of law, report says

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Members during the General Assembly of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO), on Thursday, September 18. Courtesy
Politics

Political parties denounce EU Parliament resolution on Ingabire case

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Lawmakers denounced the EU resolution as interference in Rwanda’s judiciary and a violation of the country’s sovereignty. Courtesy
Editorial

EU must remember they don’t have the upper-hand in Rwandan matters

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Members of Parliament on September 15 adopted a resolution condemning the European Parliament’s recent call for the immediate and unconditional release of Victoire Ingabire. Courtesy
Law

Why parliament rejected EU resolution on Ingabire case

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, leader of the unregistered DALFA-Umurinzi party, appears for a hearing in her pre-trial detention case at Kicukiro Primary Court on Tuesday, July 15
Crime

Five things to know about Victoire Ingabire’s pre-trial hearing

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Gregoire Kayibanda, former president of Rwanda and Anastase Makuza, Kayibanda’s minister and later a key figure in Juvénal Habyarimana’s regime, reinforced and propagated this ideology. Courtesy

The racial purity delusion: From bedfellows to butchers

Monday, May 26, 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

EACJ struggles with judgment enforcement, experts push for reform

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
During President Gregoire Kayibanda’s rule, he solely wielded the judicial powers. The constitution stipulated the president and cabinet ministers would exercise the executive powers.

How Kayibanda’s PARMEHUTU eliminated opposition parties

Friday, February 28, 2025
On February 11, 1959, Bishop André Perraudin, then Vicar Apostolic of Kabgayi, published a pastoral letter known as the “Lent letter” that was circulated in churches all over Rwanda to brainwash Rwandans.

February 11, 1959, a day the unity of Rwandans was wounded

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo delivers remarks at the end of the Conference of the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association (CMJA) in Kigali on Wednesday, September 11. Courtesy
Law

Public trust crucial to Rwanda's judicial system, says Chief Justice

Thursday, September 12, 2024
CMJA President Chief Justice Lynne Leitch addresses delegates during the official opening of the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association (CMJA) conference on Monday, September 9. Dan Gatsinzi
Environment

PHOTOS: Independent judges crucial in delivering environmental justice, experts say

Tuesday, September 10, 2024