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Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024
The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy
Law

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024
The national flag may no longer be used by a couple exchanging marriage vows should the proposed amendments to the family law be approved by the parliament. File
Law

Marriage vows: New bill seeks to scrap holding national flag

Monday, March 18, 2024
A bench of EACJ judges during a session that resolved to dismiss Rurangwa's lawsuit. Courtesy
Law

Land dispute case against Rwanda dismissed by East African Court of Justice

Sunday, March 17, 2024
The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, during his appearance in Parliament on Thursday, March 14 to give detailed explanations of the new proposed changes in the bill governing the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). He said the new changes are in line with defending the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, as well as boost its peacekeeping missions abroad. Courtesy photo
Security

Proposed changes in RDF aim to strengthen leadership and command - defence minister

Friday, March 15, 2024
EALA members during a plenary sitting that debated and adopted a report of the Assembly’s Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources on assessment of policies and laws on GMOs in EAC, on March 14, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Courtesy
Agriculture

EAC partner states divided over GMO adoption – report

Friday, March 15, 2024
Members of parliament follow a presentation of the report. MPs calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications. Courtesy
Rwanda

Parliament calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Recalled East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Dr Peter Mathuki. PHOTO _ THE CITIZEN _ NMG
Africa

Ugandan lawyer sues Kenya for recalling EAC boss

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana (R), receives the petition on public services in the East African Community partner states, from Allana Kembabazi, programme manager at Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (L), in Nairobi, Kenya, as EALA MP Gerald Blacks Siranda Gerald looks on, on March 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Health

Regional parliament petitioned over inadequate healthcare in EAC

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
International Women's Day 2024.

Sorry! It is still a man’s world! Time to confront the harsh reality of gender inequality in the 21st century

Friday, March 08, 2024
Girls who are beneficiaries of Imbuto foundation support in Musanze District. Courtesy

Invest in women. Accelerate progress!

Friday, March 08, 2024
MP Fatuma Ndangiza was awarded for her dedication to gender equality and the advancement of women in Rwanda, highlighting the country’s progress in this area and its ongoing efforts to empower women. Photo: Courtesy
Women

PHOTOS: Rwandan lawmaker awarded for women progress, gender equality

Thursday, March 07, 2024