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Lawyers offer support during the launch of a plea bargaining initiative, providing free legal assistance to 24 inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in October 2022. File
Editorial

Bridging gaps in access to justice requires collective action

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Senators follow a presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Governance and Human Rights on monitoring actions aimed at promoting legal aid services during the plenary sitting.
Rwanda

Legal aid reforms gain urgency as Senate flags gaps

Monday, July 27, 2026
Justice minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja appears before senators on July 23. He said the government is considering removing statutory time limits for prosecuting human trafficking offences. Photo: Courtesy.
Law

Govt considers removing time limit on human trafficking prosecutions

Saturday, July 25, 2026
Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park . Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Cabinet approves new body for wildlife, national park management

Friday, July 24, 2026
Immigration officers on duty at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration headquarters in Kacyiru. Enhanced border screening systems have prevented the trafficking of 673 people since 2025. File photo.
Rwanda

How technology helped immigration officers intercept 673 human trafficking cases

Friday, July 24, 2026
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja addresses senators while appearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security on Thursday, July 23.
Crime

Nearly 290 trafficking victims rescued since 2025, says minister

Friday, July 24, 2026
Senators follow a presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Governance and Human Rights on monitoring actions aimed at promoting legal aid services during the plenary sitting of Thursday, July 23.
Law

Senators urge legal reforms to fix gaps in access to justice

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Nicholas Checker, US government's nominee for the post of ambassador to Rwanda.
Rwanda

Former CIA official nominated as US ambassador to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Workers at STEELRWA, a steel manufacturing plant based in Rwamagana District. REMA is planning to introduce stricter emissions testing for industries. File.
Environment

REMA to extend emissions testing to factories

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Senators attend a session in which senators considered a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security on measures to curb wildlife attacks and property damage on Wednesday, July 15. Courtesy

Senate urges faster review of wildlife compensation guidelines

Thursday, July 16, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with United States Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on Sunday, July 12. Courtesy
International

Rwanda pays tributes to US Senator Lindsey Graham

Monday, July 13, 2026
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71.
International

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

Sunday, July 12, 2026