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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail voting restrictions for upcoming midterms
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for upcoming midterms
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Rwanda records nearly 4,500 community service sentences since 2018
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S. Korea's ex-president Yoon acquitted of harboring suspect
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France’s top court closes case against soldiers accused of abandoning Tutsi
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Shema Fabrice appeals 30-day provisional detention
Sep 5, 2026Justice
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Court remands Shema Fabrice for 30 days
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Shema Fabrice accused of issuing bounced cheques worth Rwf 883.5 million
Aug 26, 2026Justice
Shema Fabrice accused of issuing bounced cheques worth Rwf 883.5 million

Prosecutors have accused businessman and Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) President Shema Fabrice of issuing two cheques totalling $600,000 (about Rwf 883.5 million) without sufficient funds.

Lawyer Maingain says Banyamulenge turned to ICC because DRC failed to deliver justice
Aug 15, 2026Justice
Lawyer Maingain says Banyamulenge turned to ICC because DRC failed to deliver justice

Banyamulenge representatives turned to the International Criminal Court (ICC) after years of attempts to seek justice through the Democratic Republic of Congo’s judicial system failed to produce a meaningful response, lawyer Bernard Maingain has said.

Banyamulenge file complaint against Tshisekedi and Burundi officials at ICC
Aug 14, 2026Justice
Banyamulenge file complaint against Tshisekedi and Burundi officials at ICC

Representatives of the Banyamulenge community from Minembwe in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, calling for an investigation into serious crimes committed against members of their community.

Trump sued over Truth Social advance access sale
Aug 14, 2026Justice
Trump sued over Truth Social advance access sale

U.S. President Donald Trump was sued Wednesday by two media organizations over a controversial service that sells faster access to his posts on Truth Social.

S. Korea’s independent counsel indicts ex-President Yoon for justifying martial law
Aug 13, 2026Justice
S. Korea's independent counsel indicts ex-President Yoon for justifying martial law

South Korea's independent counsel on Wednesday indicted former President Yoon Suk-yeol for justifying his martial law declaration, according to local media.

IRMCT turns down early release requests by Kambanda and Kamuhanda
Jul 25, 2026Justice
IRMCT turns down early release requests by Kambanda and Kamuhanda

The United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) has denied applications for early release filed by former Rwandan Prime Minister Jean Kambanda and former minister Jean de Dieu Kamuhanda.

Rwamucyo trial marked by protests, intimidation campaign and pressure on lawyers representing civil parties
Jul 22, 2026Justice
Rwamucyo trial marked by protests, intimidation campaign and pressure on lawyers representing civil parties

On the night of July 17–18, 2026, the Paris Court of Assizes upheld the conviction of Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo for complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity, confirming his 27-year prison sentence.

Rwamucyo, Kanziga cases and the pursuit of justice for genocide victims: CPCR founder Gauthier speaks
Jul 21, 2026Justice
Rwamucyo, Kanziga cases and the pursuit of justice for genocide victims: CPCR founder Gauthier speaks

During the appeal trial of Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo at the Paris Assize Court, the French prosecution expressed deep gratitude to the Collectif des Parties Civiles pour le Rwanda (CPCR), praising its 25-year unwavering effort to track down individuals suspected of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who fled to avoid justice.

French court upholds 27-year sentence for Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo
Jul 18, 2026Justice
French court upholds 27-year sentence for Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo

The Paris Court of Assizes has upheld the conviction of Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo for genocide and crimes against humanity, affirming the 27-year prison sentence imposed at his first trial.

French prosecution seeks 30-year sentence for Dr Eugène Rwamucyo
Jul 15, 2026Justice
French prosecution seeks 30-year sentence for Dr Eugène Rwamucyo

French prosecutors have asked the Paris Assize Court to uphold charges of genocide and crimes against humanity against Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo over his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, and hand him a 30-year prison sentence.

Dr. Rwamucyo shifts stance on Nyiramasuhuko diary entry during trial
Jul 13, 2026Justice
Dr. Rwamucyo shifts stance on Nyiramasuhuko diary entry during trial

Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo, who is appealing his conviction for genocide and crimes against humanity before the Paris Court of Assize in France, has denied ever working with Pauline Nyiramasuhuko, Rwanda's former Minister of Family and Women's Development from 1992 to 1994.

Investigation details Félicien Kabuga’s final hours before death
Jul 11, 2026Justice
Investigation details Félicien Kabuga’s final hours before death

Félicien Kabuga, one of the most prominent figures accused of financing the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, died on May 16, 2026, after being found unresponsive in his room at a United Nations detention facility in The Hague, an investigation has revealed.

S. Korea’s top court finalizes 7-year sentence for ex-President Yoon over arrest obstruction
Jul 9, 2026Justice
S. Korea's top court finalizes 7-year sentence for ex-President Yoon over arrest obstruction

South Korea's top court on Thursday finalized a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol over obstruction of arrest, live footage showed.

Huye: Genocide survivors recount ‘brutality’ of Dr. Rwamucyo, call for life sentence
Jul 5, 2026Justice
Huye: Genocide survivors recount 'brutality' of Dr. Rwamucyo, call for life sentence

Genocide survivors in Huye District have expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing appeal of Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo, who was convicted by the Paris Assize Court for genocide-related crimes, saying they want him to serve a life sentence and stop denying his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption
Jun 26, 2026Justice
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption

Kim Keon-hee, the wife of South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol, was sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday after being found guilty of extensive corruption, including trading highly coveted government positions for luxury goods and financial favors.

Businessman Jimmy Muyumbu indicted in U.S. over $44 million health care fraud case
Jun 25, 2026Justice
Businessman Jimmy Muyumbu indicted in U.S. over $44 million health care fraud case

U.S. federal prosecutors have indicted businessman Jimmy Muyumbu, a former Glendale, Arizona resident originally resettled in the United States from Rwanda, over an alleged healthcare fraud scheme involving more than $44 million (about Rwf 65 billion) in fraudulent Medicaid claims.

Nigeria launches investigation into death of Rwandan inmate
Jun 21, 2026Justice
Nigeria launches investigation into death of Rwandan inmate

Nigeria's National Correctional Service (NCS) has launched an investigation into the death of a Rwandan national, Benjamin Relasss, who died while in custody at Kuje Correctional Centre, amid allegations that he was denied timely medical care.

Court upholds detention of Dr. Semwaga and co-accused pending trial
Jun 20, 2026Justice
Court upholds detention of Dr. Semwaga and co-accused pending trial

The High Court of Nyarugenge has ruled that Dr. Semwaga Emmanuel, a medical doctor known for his work with infertile couples, together with Nsabimana Frederick and Mukahigiro Gérardine, will remain in provisional detention as they await trial on the merits.

Hearing of Victoire Ingabire on seven charges begins behind closed doors
Jun 17, 2026Justice
Hearing of Victoire Ingabire on seven charges begins behind closed doors

The High Court of Kigali has ordered that the preliminary hearing in the case involving Ingabire Victoire Umuhoza be held in camera.

Victoire Ingabire tells court she is not ready for trial, prosecution objects
Jun 15, 2026Justice
Victoire Ingabire tells court she is not ready for trial, prosecution objects

Victoire Ingabire appeared before the High Court of Kigali on Monday, June 15, 2026, where she informed the court that she was not ready to proceed with the substantive hearing of her case, citing several procedural and personal obstacles. The prosecution rejected her arguments, describing them as delaying tactics.

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