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Justice - 22 March 2026
Court Orders 30-Day Detention for Mike Habinshuti in Drug Case
Kigali, 13 March 2026 - The Kicukiro Primary Court has ordered 30 days of detention for Mike Habinshuti, a former advisor to Rwandan artist Bruce Melodie, as investigations continue into alleged cocaine trafficking.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 22 March 2026
Nyarugenge Court Upholds 30-Day Detention for Barafinda Sekikubo Fred
Kigali, 12 March 2026 - The Nyarugenge High Court has ruled that Barafinda Sekikubo Fred must remain in detention for 30 days, dismissing his appeal against the original detention order.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 22 March 2026
HRW Documents Missing Opposition Members in CNC Detention Centers
DRC March 11, 2026 - Human Rights Watch has documented 17 cases of disappeared individuals, mostly opposition figures, reportedly detained on questionable grounds or accused of supporting the AFC/M23 rebel group.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 22 March 2026
ICRC Meets Defense Minister as Prisoner Exchange Process Moves Forward
DRC March 13, 2026 - Efforts to advance the prisoner exchange process between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 rebellion received renewed attention following a meeting in Kinshasa…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 22 March 2026
Rwanda Launches Cybersecurity Training Center Targeting One Million Learners by 2030
Kigali, March 21, 2026 - A new cybersecurity training and consultancy center aimed at strengthening digital skills across Africa has been launched in Rwanda, with an ambitious target of training more than one million…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 22 March 2026
$1.9 Million Seized at N’djili Airport in High-Stakes Operation
Kinshasa March 22, 2026 - Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have seized approximately $1.9 million at N’djili International Airport, in a move described by the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 22 March 2026
Etienne Davignon to Stand Trial for Role in Patrice Lumumba’s Assassination
March 17, 2026 - Belgian courts have approved that Etienne Davignon will stand trial over his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and transfer of Patrice Lumumba, which ultimately led to the assassination of the first…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 15 March 2026
Mali’s Minister Meets Acting UNESCO Head to Explore Collaboration on Education
Bamako, March 12, 2026 - Oumou Sall Seck, Mali’s Minister of National Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Vocational Training, received Ali-Mohamed Sinane, Acting Head of the UNESCO office in Mali, during a courtesy visit…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 15 March 2026
Mali’s Justice Minister Meets Bar Association President to Strengthen Judicial Dialogue
Bamako, March 2026 - Mamoudou Kassogue, Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Keeper of the Seals, met with Souleymane Soumountera, President of the Malian Bar Association, to discuss shared challenges and opportunities…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 15 March 2026
15th Ordinary Session of Mali’s National Institute for Judicial Training Opens
Bamako, March 12, 2026 - The 15th Ordinary Session of the Board of Directors of the National Institute for Judicial Training (INFJ) “Maître Demba Diallo” opened on Thursday under the chairmanship of Dr.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 15 March 2026
Mali Marks International Women’s Day with Conference on Women’s Rights
Bamako, March 12, 2026 - Mamoudou Kassogue, Mali’s Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Keeper of the Seals, co-chaired the opening of a conference-debate on Thursday at the Bamako International Conference Center…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 15 March 2026
Mali and Japan Explore Cooperation in Justice and Human Rights
Bamako, March 13, 2026 - Mamoudou Kassogue, Mali’s Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Keeper of the Seals, met with the Japanese Ambassador to Mali on Friday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read