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Justice - 15 February 2026
4th Edition of Justice Week Concludes with Press Luncheon at CICB
Bamako, February 14, 2026 - To conclude the 4th edition of Justice Week, a press luncheon was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Bamako International Conference Center (CICB).
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 15 February 2026
National Human Rights Directorate Receives Solar Equipment and Office Support
Bamako, February 9, 2026 - As part of the 4th annual Justice Week, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Mamoudou Kassogué presented a consignment of solar equipment and office furniture to the National Human Rights…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 15 February 2026
First Phase of Recruitment Exam for Prison and Juvenile Justice Officers Launched
Bamako, February 7, 2026 - The Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Keeper of the Seals, Mamoudou Kassogué, officially launched the first phase of the recruitment examination for prison and juvenile justice officers at…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 15 February 2026
Council of Ministers Focuses on Mines, Sugar Industry, and Economic Reforms
Bamako, February 13, 2026 - In an ordinary session at the Koulouba Palace chaired by President Assimi Goïta, the Council of Ministers adopted several measures with significant economic impact, particularly in the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
Kongo Central Assembly Authorizes Judicial Investigation Against Governor Grâce Bilolo
The Bureau of the Kongo Central Provincial Assembly authorized, on Wednesday, January 28, the opening of a judicial investigation against the provincial governor, Grâce Nkuanga Masuangi Bilolo.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
Appeal Trial of Claude Muhayimana Convicted of Genocide Begins
France February 3, 2026 -- The Appeals Chamber of the Court of Cassation in France is set to hear the appeal of Claude Muhayimana, who is contesting his 14-year prison sentence for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
The summary proceedings against three magistrates at the Haut-Katanga Court of Appeal
The opening of the hearings on Friday, January 23, was already noteworthy due to the presence of the President of the Court of Cassation and the First Advocate General of the Republic, who traveled from Kinshasa…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
Trial of Gen Philémon Yav Irung Accused of Collaborating with Rwanda
Kinshasa, January 29, 2026 - The Military High Court of the DRC is hearing the case against Gen Philémon Yav Irung, former commander of the 3rd military region covering North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Maniema, and…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
Trial of General Philémon Yav: Informant Confirms Alleged Demoralizing Remarks in Goma
Goma, January 28, 2026 - The trial of Lieutenant General Philémon Yav Irung continued on Tuesday, January 27, with the hearing of four senior military officers as witnesses in the case brought by the Auditor General of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
Rwanda Takes UK to International Court Over £50 Million Dispute
Kigali, January 28, 2026 - Rwanda has filed a case against the United Kingdom at the International Court of Arbitration in the Netherlands, claiming £50 million over alleged breaches of a bilateral agreement on…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
Plea Bargaining Releases Over 600 Inmates in One Month
Muhanga, January 26, 2026 - The Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) announced that 644 prisoners were released in one month through the plea bargaining program, according to CSP Hillary Sengabo, spokesperson for RCS.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
Rwanda Rejects EU Parliament Interference, Says It Has No Jurisdiction
Kigali, January 29, 2026 - Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe reminded the European Parliament that it has no jurisdiction over Rwanda, stressing that the country will not accept external directives or…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read