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Justice - 24 November 2025
Kinshasa: 105 Residents Compensated Under Ring Road Project
Kinshasa, DRC - The Interministerial Commission overseeing expropriations for the Ring Road project paid compensation on Tuesday, November 26 to 105 people affected by the planned route.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 24 November 2025
Huye: 25-Year-Old Found Hanging from a Tree, Police Investigate
Huye, Rwanda - Authorities are investigating the death of a 25-year-old man found hanging from a tree in Mpare Cell, Tumba Sector, Huye District.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 24 November 2025
Kinshasa: Advocacy for Full Implementation of Law Eliminating Court Fees for Gender-Based Violence Victims
On November 28, 2025, an advocacy workshop was held in Kinshasa as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 24 November 2025
Trial of Manzi Sezisoni Postponed Again by Gasabo High Court
Kigali, Rwanda - The Gasabo High Court has once again postponed the trial of Manzi Sezisoni Davis, who faces multiple charges, including obtaining property through fraud, money laundering, and illegal currency trading.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 24 November 2025
DRC: Two Continental Resolutions Recognizing the Congolese Genocide Presented to the ECC
Kinshasa, November 20, 2025 - The Minister of Human Rights, Samuel Mbemba, formally presented two resolutions recognizing the genocide committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the President of the Church of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 23 November 2025
Kinshasa: Life Sentence Sought in Rawbank Robbery Trial
Kinshasa-Gombe, November 18, 2025 - During the trial of the foiled October 16 robbery at Rawbank’s Victoire branch, prosecutors asked the military court to sentence Honorine Porsche, alleged mastermind, to life…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 19 November 2025
UNICEF and Abdou Moumouni University Forge Strategic Partnership for Children’s Rights
NIAMEY, Niger - In a major step toward strengthening the academic foundations of child protection and public policy, UNICEF and Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey signed a new memorandum of understanding on Friday…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 17 November 2025
Mongala: Vice-Governor Cédric Ayaka Kuma Dismissed by Provincial Assembly
Mongala, November 17, 2025 - The Mongala Provincial Assembly voted to remove Vice-Governor Cédric Ayaka Kuma from office.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 16 November 2025
Malian Media Authority Summons Joliba TV Over Jihadist Report
Bamako, Mali - November 18, 2025 - The High Authority for Communication (HAC) summoned the management of Joliba TV at 2:00 PM following a report on a Malian town deserted by its inhabitants after a jihadist incursion.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 16 November 2025
Malian Generals Charged with Undermining State Security
November 13, 2025 - Mariam Sagara and Abbass Dembélé, two Malian generals arrested in August for “attempted destabilization”, were formally charged by a military court with “undermining state security”.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 15 November 2025
UN Expert Warns of Escalating Violence in Mali
November 12, 2025 - The UN Independent Expert on Human Rights, Eduardo Gonzalez Cueva, painted an alarming picture of escalating violence, drone strikes targeting civilians, persistent impunity, and security gaps…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 11 November 2025
Rubavu Woman Arrested for Allegedly Concealing Information on Genocide Victims’ Whereabouts
Rubavu, Rwanda - A 49-year-old woman from Cyanzarwe Sector in Rubavu District has been arrested on suspicion of withholding information about the location of bodies of victims allegedly killed by her father during the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read