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Justice - 17 April 2026
Rwanda’s Chief Justice Calls on New Judges to Reject Corruption and Uphold Integrity
Kigali, April 10, 2026 - The President of the Supreme Court of Rwanda, Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, has urged newly appointed judges and court clerks to uphold integrity and treat corruption as incompatible with judicial…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 16 April 2026
UN Reports Detention of Over 40 Opposition Members
Kinshasa, April 7, 2026 - The United Nations has raised concerns over the detention of dozens of political opposition members in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a report released on April 6 by its Joint…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 16 April 2026
France Orders Trial of Rwandan Officer Over Alleged Role in 1994 Genocide
Paris, April 9, 2026 - France’s judiciary has ordered the trial of Rwandan Lt. Col. Cyprien Kayumba over his alleged involvement in the Genocide against the Tutsi, reversing an earlier decision that had closed the case.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 12 April 2026
Mali and ILO Strengthen Cooperation on Jobs, Social Justice, and Youth Employment
Bamako, April 7, 2026 - Mali has reinforced its partnership with the International Labour Organization in discussions centered on social justice, decent work, and youth employment.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 12 April 2026
Mali Launches Judicial Training Program to Strengthen Rule of Law
Bamako, April 7, 2026 - Mali has officially launched a new series of judicial training sessions aimed at strengthening the capacity and professionalism of actors within the country’s justice system.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 12 April 2026
Mali and United States Discuss Defense Cooperation in High-Level Meeting
Bamako, April 10, 2026 - Military cooperation between Mali and the United States was at the center of a closed-door meeting held in Bamako between senior defense officials and the U.S. diplomatic mission.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 12 April 2026
Mali Marks International Women’s Day with Focus on Justice Reforms and Gender Equality
Bamako, April 9, 2026 - Mali has marked International Women’s Day with a high-level ceremony dedicated to strengthening women’s access to justice and advancing gender equality reforms within the national legal system.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 10 April 2026
Mali Praises Justice Sector Cooperation as EUCAP Sahel Mission Chief Concludes Mandate
Bamako, April 7, 2026 - Mali has expressed appreciation for its cooperation with the European Union’s civilian security mission following the end of tenure of the Head of EUCAP Sahel Mali.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 10 April 2026
Legal Group Warns of Systematic Attacks on Aid Convoys and Drone Strikes in Sudan
Sudan April 7, 2026 ; A Sudanese legal monitoring organization has raised alarm over what it describes as a sustained and systematic pattern of attacks targeting humanitarian operations amid the ongoing conflict between…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 9 April 2026
Justice Ministry Reviews Annual Performance Reports
Bamako, March 30, 2026 - In a separate development, Mali’s Ministry of Justice and Human Rights held the symbolic presentation of its 2025 annual activity report, bringing together senior judicial officials and…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 8 April 2026
Sudanese Forces Accused of Torture and Arbitrary Detention, Rights Group Says
Sudan April 8, 2026 ; Forces affiliated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been accused of arbitrarily detaining and torturing civilians in areas under their control, as part of a broader campaign targeting…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 4 April 2026
Over 31,000 cases resolved through plea bargains in Rwanda since 2022
Kigali, Rwanda, March 31, 2026 - The Ministry of Justice reports that more than 31,000 criminal and civil cases have been resolved through plea bargaining since 2022, as Rwanda continues efforts to reduce court…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read