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Justice - 10 July 2026
Senegalese National in Kigali Faces Trial Over Unexplained Rwf100 Million Transfers
KIGALI, July 10, 2026 - A Kicukiro Primary Court has opened proceedings against a Senegalese national residing in Kigali, Bokanga Peter, who is accused of failing to explain the source of more than Rwf100 million…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 10 July 2026
Rwanda Human Rights Commission Reviews Prison Conditions and Implementation of Reform
KIGALI, July 10, 2026 - The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has reviewed the findings of a study assessing prison conditions, detainees’ welfare, and the implementation of recommendations aimed at…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 9 July 2026
US Calls for Stronger Global Action Against Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Eastern
New York, July 9, 2026 - The United States has urged UN member states to strengthen accountability measures against perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence, particularly in regions affected by armed conflicts…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 9 July 2026
Illegal Poaching Threatens Rwanda’s Wildlife and Public Health
Nyamasheke, July 9, 2026 - Rwandan authorities have warned that crimes committed in national parks pose risks beyond environmental destruction, emphasizing that illegal hunting and unauthorized entry into protected…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 9 July 2026
European Parliament Urges EU to List Sudan’s RSF as Terrorist Organization
BRUSSELS, July 9, 2026 - The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the European Union to designate Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a terrorist organization and expand sanctions against…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 8 July 2026
DRC Strengthens Anti-Corruption Framework as Government and Private Sector Join Forces
Kinshasa, July 8, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo is advancing efforts to strengthen its legal framework against corruption, with the government and private sector reaffirming their commitment to closer…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 7 July 2026
Djibouti Hosts Regional Workshop to Strengthen Health Financing Oversight
Djibouti City, July 7, 2026 - Djibouti has brought together financial oversight officials and public audit experts from nine French-speaking African countries for a regional workshop aimed at improving transparency and…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 7 July 2026
Ugandan Court Orders Inquest into 2018 Killing of Bobi Wine’s Driver
Kampala, Uganda, July 7, 2026 - Uganda's High Court has ordered a formal judicial inquest into the 2018 killing of Yasin Kawuma, the driver of opposition leader Bobi Wine, reopening one of the country's most…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Justice - 7 July 2026
JEEMA Sets Ambitious Target for Local Council Elections
Kampala, Uganda, July 7, 2026 - The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has announced plans to win at least 65 per cent of Local Council I (LC1) and Local Council II (LC2) positions in Uganda’s upcoming grassroots elections…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Justice - 6 July 2026
Tanzanian Police Arrest Suspects Over Alleged Plot to Attack Officials
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, July 6, 2026 - Tanzanian police say they have arrested several suspects in connection with an alleged plot to organize unlawful protests and carry out violent attacks targeting government…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 6 July 2026
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Ugandan MP of Shs60 Million in Fake Government
Kampala, Uganda, July 6, 2026 - Ugandan authorities have arrested a 53-year-old businesswoman accused of defrauding a Member of Parliament of Shs60 million after allegedly posing as an official from the Office of the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Justice - 4 July 2026
RPF Marks Liberation Day with Focus on Unity, Self-Reliance and Youth Leadership
KIGALI, Rwanda, July 4, 2026 - Rwanda's 32nd Liberation Day was marked by renewed emphasis on national unity, self-reliance, and inclusive governance, with the ruling RPF-Inkotanyi highlighting the country's…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read