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Panelists engage in a discussion at the workshop. Discussions focused on key human rights issues, including civic space and democratic participation, economic security and livelihood protection, access to justice, gender equality, social protection. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Never Again Rwanda forum hails human rights progress, urges action on remaining gaps

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Juvenile inmates pose for a group photo before sitting for national examinations at Nyagatare Juvenile Prison. In Rwanda, children aged between 14 and 18 can be held criminally responsible for offences they commit. Courtesy photo.
Society

Child detention to be used as ‘last resort’ in new policy

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
At least 1,232 households in Rusizi District are set to be compensated to pave the way for land acquisition for the Ruzizi III power plant on the Rwandan side. Courtesy
Energy

Over 1,200 households to be compensated for Ruzizi III power project

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa is the new spokesperson of Rwanda Defence Force. Courtesy of RDF
Security

Kagame appoints Gen Karuretwa as RDF spokesperson

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Officials and participants during the club's training on Defensive Driving and Operational Excellence for key cross-border transport stakeholders.

Reflecting on a year of community service

Wednesday, June 17, 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
Law

New human rights law broadens NCHR role, strengthens staff protection

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali and a graduate of the programme, noted that the Institute of Directors training covers finance, strategy and legal governance. Courtesy
Business

Why Rwanda’s first certified directors matter for corporate governance

Monday, June 15, 2026
A view of Kigali City. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi

Legal certainty as an economic asset: Enhancing Rwanda's investment appeal

Friday, June 12, 2026
Workers on durty at a construction site in Kacyiru in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Infrastructure

What measures are in place to ensure our buildings meet safety standards?

Friday, June 12, 2026
Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC).
Technology

AI, online learning drive call for law review

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.
Politics

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026
A Rwandan passport. Under a new ministerial order, applicants seeking to change their names must submit a criminal record certificate along with identification documents such as a passport or national ID.
Society

Want to change your name? What to know about new rules

Friday, June 05, 2026