Courts
Court upholds sentence against Hotel Rwanda manager
The subject of the Hollywood movie about the Rwandan genocide, Hotel Rwanda, Rusesabagina has boycotted court proceedings since March 2021, saying they were unfair.
BBC
Results for "Rwandan genocide"
68 results.
Africa
UN court dismisses Sudan's genocide lawsuit against UAE, Cites lack of jurisdiction
In a decisive 14-2 vote, judges at the ICJ concluded they had no jurisdiction to hear the case. The court cited the UAE’s reservation to Article 9 of the Genocide Convention, which exempts it from legal claims brought by other states under...
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Africa
Miss Rwanda gets suspended sentence for drink-driving
Last month, Muheto was involved in a car accident in Kigali, crashing her vehicle into an electricity pole and a palm tree after leaving a bar, according to local news outlet The New Times.
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Europe
British lawyers could be based in Rwandan courts as part of asylum plans
The Rwanda policy, first announced in April 2022, would see some asylum seekers sent to the east African country to claim asylum there.
BBC
Africa
Rwandan Parliament rejects Bill on contraceptives for 15-year olds
Rwandan legislation considers a child any person who is under 18 years old. Currently, contraceptives are not allowed for children in Rwanda.
AllAfrica
Europe
UK Immigration Minister quits as Sunak unveils new Rwanda Asylum Bill
The government’s ill-fated plan to send some asylum seekers awaiting decisions on their claims to the African nation Rwanda has been the subject of extensive legal challenge since it was announced in April 2022.
CNN
Europe
UK Supreme Court rejects Rishi Sunak’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
Judges uphold appeal court ruling over risk to deported refugees and deals blow to PM’s ‘stop the boats’ strategy
The Guardian
Business
Harmonising Data Protection Laws: African Authorities sign MoU with Smart Africa Alliance
Smart Africa Alliance, a Rwandan-based ICT firm, chaired by President Paul Kagame, will provide institutional support and enhance the enforcement capacities of African Data Protection Authorities.
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US
ICC is illegitimate;Trump says as he imposes sanctions
The order enforces financial and visa restrictions on individuals involved in ICC probes against American citizens or allies.
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Others
Trump–Nigeria military intervention: Is it lawful under international law?
This article assesses President Trump’s actions in light of the rules of international law. It examines whether his conduct amounts to a violation of established principles and norms governing the use of force and foreign intervention.
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Africa
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to quit ICC, brand court 'Neo-Colonial Tool'
In a joint statement, the three Sahel states declared they no longer recognise the authority of the UN-backed tribunal, accusing it of failing to prosecute grave crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression.
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General
Avoiding ICC intervention; AG Dame urges African states to strengthen legal systems
Speaking at the 23rd Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Mr. Dame emphasized reducing reliance on external justice mechanisms by building robust national legal frameworks.
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Africa
Uganda judge who voted against all SA's measures in genocide case takes over as ICJ vice-president
The judge recently caused controversy in the international community when she ruled against emergency measures requested by South Africa against Israel over the war in Gaza.
BBC
US
ICJ: US dismisses SA's case against Israel as 'meritless'
South Africa argued that Israel is committing "genocidal" acts in Gaza in the case filed at the ICJ last week.
BBC
Crime
Sudan appears ready to hand over Ex-leader to ICC
A former Sudanese militia commander, Ali Kushayb, is already in The Hague to stand trial on dozens of charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur.
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Africa
UK wins Rwanda asylum deal compensation case
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled that Britain was not liable to make the payments Rwanda had sought after the scheme was cancelled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer shortly after Labour took office.
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Africa
Treason trial of former DR Congo President Kabila begins
Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for nearly two decades, faces a string of serious charges—including treason, murder, rape, torture, and leading an insurrection—over his alleged ties to the M23 rebel group, which controls vast mineral-rich territ...
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Courts
Justice Sir Dennis Adjei sworn in as Judge of the African Court
His special swearing-in ceremony took place at the 66th Ordinary Session of the Court at Arusha in Tanzania.
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General
Justice Sir Dennis Adjei to be sworn in at 66th Ordinary session of African Court
Justice Sir Dennis Adjei was elected, alongside Cameroonian judge, Justice Ntyam Ondo Mengue, at the just-ended 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union
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General
Justice Sir Dennis Adjei elected judge of the African Court of Human and People’s Rights
Justice Dennis Dominic Adjei’s election comes years after the first Ghanaian, a former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, rose from being a member to becoming the president of the court some few years ago.
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