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Law, accountability, and the fight against impunity.
Justice - 15 October 2025
Rwandan Prisons See Gradual Decline in Overcrowding, Yet Some Facilities Remain Strained
Rwanda’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reported that the country’s prison population has decreased, though several facilities remain overcrowded, according to its 2024/2025 activity report.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 8 October 2025
Judicial Reform Marks a Step Toward Institutional Consolidation
On October 7, 2025, the installation of Mr. Maazou Adam as Attorney General near the State Court marked a key moment in Niger’s judicial strengthening efforts under the transitional government.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 7 October 2025
DRC: Telecom operators commit to adjusting their rates to the real exchange rate
Meeting on Thursday 9 October 2025 in Kinshasa with the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, José Mpanda, the main operators in the sector - Vodacom, Airtel and Orange - promised to align their tariffs with the…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 6 October 2025
DRC: Judith Suminwa launches the first National Human Rights Forum to strengthen the rule of law
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa opened the first edition of the National Human Rights Forum on Thursday, 9 October 2025, at the People's Palace in Kinshasa, reaffirming her government's commitment to building a just…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 6 October 2025
DRC: CENCO says it is "horrified" by Joseph Kabila's death sentence
On 6 October 2025, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) expressed its indignation at the High Military Court's verdict sentencing former President Joseph Kabila to death.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 6 October 2025
DRC: Public Prosecutor's Office at the Court of Auditors identifies 26 cases of mismanagement in two years
The Public Prosecutor at the Court of Auditors, Salomon Tudisehe, revealed that 26 cases of mismanagement were identified between June 2022 and December 2024, six of which have already resulted in convictions, while 19…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 5 October 2025
Trial Continues for Two Members of Mali’s National Transitional Council
BAMAKO, Mali - Legal proceedings against two members of Mali’s National Transitional Council (CNT) continued on October 2, 2025, before the Criminal Court of the National Cybercrime Unit.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 5 October 2025
Trial of Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara Continues in Bamako
BAMAKO, Mali - On Monday, September 29, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, honorary president of the Yelema Party, appeared before the National Cybercrime Center (PNLC) for his ongoing trial.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 1 October 2025
DRC: Temporary suspension of the issuance of religious permits, nationality certificates and legal personality documents
On Sunday 28 September 2025, the Ministry of Justice announced a temporary five-week suspension of the issuance of religious permits, nationality certificates and legal personality documents in the Democratic Republic…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 1 October 2025
DRC: Joseph Kabila sentenced to death by military high court for treason and war crimes
On Tuesday, 30 September 2025, the military high court in Kinshasa sentenced former Congolese President Joseph Kabila to death, finding him guilty of treason, participation in an insurrectionary movement and war crimes.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read