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Justice - 22 June 2026
DRC Files Case Against Rwanda at International Court of Justice Over Alleged
THE HAGUE, June 26, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of the Congo has formally instituted proceedings against Rwanda before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of committing serious violations…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 20 June 2026
Mali’s Justice Minister Commits to Stronger Dialogue with Magistrates’ Union
Bamako, June 19, 2026 - Mali's Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Mamoudou Kassogué, met with the newly elected leadership of the Free Union of Magistracy (SYLIMA), reaffirming his commitment to strengthening…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 12 June 2026
Djibouti National Assembly and UNFPA Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Human Rights
Djibouti, June 9, 2026 - The National Assembly of Djibouti and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have strengthened their cooperation through the signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at advancing…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 12 June 2026
Court Temporarily Halts IRA Decision Blocking CEO Contract Renewal
Kampala, June 3, 2026 - The High Court in Kampala has temporarily halted the implementation of a decision by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Board declining to recommend Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Lubega…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 11 June 2026
Sudan Accuses RSF of Mass Detention Abuses and Organ Trafficking in Darfur Prisons
United Nations, June 12, 2026 - Sudan has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of operating large-scale detention facilities in Darfur where inmates are allegedly subjected to torture, starvation, and unlawful medical…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 10 June 2026
Court Hears Domestic Violence Case Involving Disputed Marital Conflict
Djibouti, June 14, 2026 - A domestic dispute that escalated into violence was brought before the criminal court of first instance last Tuesday, where a young man stood trial for assaulting his wife.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 8 June 2026
African Court Urges Tanzania to Repeal Mandatory Death Penalty for Murder Convictions
Arusha, June 8, 2026 - The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has called on Tanzania to remove the mandatory death penalty from its Penal Code, ruling that the current legal framework violates international…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 29 May 2026
DRC Military Court to Try Former Army Chief Gen Tshiwewe and Senior Officers
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 1, 2026 - The High Military Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to begin proceedings on June 4, 2026, in a high-profile trial involving several senior military…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 27 May 2026
Rwanda Expands Alternative Justice Mechanisms to Promote Reconciliation and Ease Court
KIGALI, May 25, 2026 - Rwanda is intensifying efforts to strengthen alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, with senior judicial officials emphasizing that justice should focus not only on punishment but also on…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 26 May 2026
Police Arrest Four in Shs388.9 Million Gold Scam in Kampala
Kampala, May 21, 2026 - Police in Kampala have arrested four suspects over allegations of defrauding a South African national of USD 103,050 (approximately Shs388.9 million) in a suspected gold scam linked to a fake…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 25 May 2026
Nine Inmates Granted Parole at Overcrowded Kangbayi Prison in Beni
Beni, North Kivu - May 29, 2026 - Nine convicted inmates have been granted conditional release from Kangbayi Central Prison in Beni, in a supervised parole operation led by provincial authorities.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 24 May 2026
Djibouti Security Forces Arrest 125 in Major Anti-Crime Operation
Djibouti, May 17, 2026 - Djiboutian security forces arrested 125 people during a large-scale anti-crime operation carried out across several neighborhoods of the capital, authorities announced on Saturday.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read