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Justice - 28 October 2025
Minor crimes dominate Rwandan courts, largely driven by youth, officials say
KIGALI - Nearly 70% of cases brought before Rwandan courts involve minor crimes, including theft, assault, and drug-related offenses, the Spokesperson for the Courts, Mutabazi Harrison, revealed on October 22, 2025…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 27 October 2025
Nyamagabe: 223 Genocide Convicts Undergo Training on Unity and National Heritage
NYAMAGABE, Rwanda - A training program on Unity and National Heritage was launched at Nyamagabe Prison on October 22, 2025, targeting 223 prisoners convicted of crimes during the Genocide against the Tutsi.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 27 October 2025
Nyamasheke Prison: Shots Fired to Quell Minor Rebellion
NYAMASHEKE, RWANDA - Shots were fired in the air at Nyamasheke Prison on October 26, 2025, after a small group of inmates attempted to rebel against prison rules, the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) confirmed.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 26 October 2025
Kinshasa: Trial Opens for Honorine Porsche and Accomplices Over Failed Rawbank Heist
Kinshasa, DRC - The military court of Kinshasa/Gombe opened the trial on Friday, October 24, 2025, for Honorine Porsche, a Congolese woman of German origin, and four co-defendants, following the failed robbery of the…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 26 October 2025
Karongi: Over 60 Arrested in 10 Months for Role in the Genocide
KARONGI - In the past 10 months, authorities in Karongi District have arrested over 60 individuals implicated in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the District Administration announced.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 26 October 2025
Lisbon: Congolese Human Rights Minister Calls for Recognition of Genocide at Council of Europe
Lisbon, Portugal - On the sidelines of the Council of Europe conference opening Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Congolese Minister of Human Rights Samuel Mbemba called for international recognition of the Congolese…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 26 October 2025
DRC: Consular Judges Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Threatening Commercial Justice
Kinshasa, DRC - Consular judges in the Democratic Republic of Congo have extended their strike, protesting the non-payment of salaries since the creation of commercial courts.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 26 October 2025
Paris: Congolese Civil Society Advocates for Special Tribunal to Support Peace and Justice in DRC
Paris, France - On October 30, 2025, during the International Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region, Nene Bintu, president of the South Kivu Civil Society Coordination Office, called…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 26 October 2025
Trial Begins for 16 Nyabihu District Officials Accused of Embezzlement, Entrepreneur Absent
The Nyabihu District Court has commenced hearings against 16 district officials accused of embezzling public funds, including the Executive Secretary of Nyabihu District, David Mugiraneza, and the Director of the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 26 October 2025
Kinshasa Journalists Join “Kinshasa Ezo Bonga” Campaign for a Cleaner City
Kinshasa, DRC - Around 100 journalists from the National Union of the Congolese Press (UNPC) took part in the “Kinshasa ezo bonga” programme on Saturday, 25 October 2025, demonstrating their commitment to a cleaner and…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 25 October 2025
Rwanda’s Forensic Institute Processes Nearly 100,000 Cases in Seven Years
The National Institute for Forensic Science and Technology (RFI) has announced that it has processed 96,989 forensic evidence files since its establishment seven years ago.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 15 October 2025
Rwanda Reaffirms Commitment to Refugee Rights and Welfare
Rwanda has reiterated its dedication to protecting the rights of refugees, ensuring they live in security and dignity across the country, according to the Rwanda Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read