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Claudine Dushimimana was sworn in today as Chairperson of the Rwanda Law Reform Commission on Wednesday, July 30, at the Supreme Court in a ceremony presided over by the Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa. Courtesy.
Law

New Law Reform Commission boss pledges greater legal literacy

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 30, approved a ministerial order granting accreditation to International Covenant College.
Education

International Covenant College gets Cabinet green light to launch in Rwanda

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Dr. Diane Ishimwe, a medical doctor at Gatonde District Hospital, discussing challenges surrounding access to safe abortion services in Rwanda
Featured

Empowering change: SNAP initiative boosts access to safe abortion care

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Doctors at King Faisal Hospital carrying out a surgery. On Wednesday, July 30, the government allocated state land to AHSU, a medical university established by the hospital.
Health

Rwanda allocates state land to new medical university

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Tyla’s breakout single Water is now the subject of a lawsuit, with two California-based songwriters claiming they were denied proper credit and royalties. COURTESY.
Music

Why Tyla is being sued over her breakout song 'Water'

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Kenyan government has introduced a new policy raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, along with other strict measures aimed at curbing alcohol abuse and promoting public health.
International

No alcohol for persons under 21, says Kenya govt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
New Gicumbi FC president John Urayeneza(third right) poses for a photo with the new executive committee of the club-courtesy
Football

Gicumbi FC gets new leadership, Urayeneza succeeds Niyitanga

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Architects and quantity surveyors look over building plans. Rwanda’s Parliament has updated the law to officially include quantity surveying as a recognized profession alongside architecture and engineering. Net Photo

Rwanda’s built environment at a crossroads: The law is passed, but the real work begins now

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The issuance of construction permits for conditional land use and overlay zones has been temporarily suspended by the Ministry of Infrastructure due to reported malpractices. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Govt sheds light on suspended building permit issuance

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Fabrice Shema is running for FERWACY presidency unopposed 2-courtesy
Football

Ferwafa elections: Fabrice Shema to run for president role unopposed

Monday, July 28, 2025
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Law

Precedents in Rwanda: Why judges refer to past cases

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Muhizi presents his grievance to President Kagame in 2022 during a citizen outreach. Courtesy
Law

Court acquits man accused in ‘former BNR employee's house’ saga

Friday, July 25, 2025