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Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
Venuste Icyitegetse resigned as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament said on Thursday, June 11.
Politics

MP Venuste Icyitegetse resigns

Thursday, June 11, 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
Gacaca courts (2002–2012) processed approximately 1.9 million cases through more than 12,000 community courts, delivering restorative justice and reconciliation at scale. FILE

Rwanda’s consensus governance model and lessons for post-conflict Africa

Thursday, June 04, 2026
Electoral staff during the presidential elections in 2024. File
Law

How new law reshaped electoral colleges

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Rwandan and Congolese officials meet in the United States on March 19, 2026, to discuss the implementation of the Washington Peace Agreement.

Selective outrage and transactional diplomacy in eastern DR Congo

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi
Politics

What to know ahead of district mayoral elections

Friday, March 27, 2026
The Lower Chamber of Parliament approved the relevance of a draft organic law governing elections on Thursday, March 19. Courtesy
Politics

What to know as govt table new election bill

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Minister Ugirashebuja’s statement during Rwanda-UK arbitration proceedings

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja during hearing in The Hague in a dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom over an unimplemented asylum agreement on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy
International

Rwanda-UK dispute: Justice minister makes case for Rwanda as arbitration hearing opens

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Rwanda’s former Minister of Justice Edda Mukabagwiza will lead the East African Community (EAC) observer mission for Uganda’s general elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15.
Politics

Mukabagwiza leads EAC observers for Ugandan elections

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16 public holidays nationwide to allow Ugandans time to participate in the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15.
International

Uganda declares public holidays ahead of 2026 election

Monday, January 12, 2026