She reported that during the 2024/25 judicial year, all courts across the country resolved 124,244 cases. These included 98,880 civil cases, 16,312 pretrial detention and bail-related cases, and 15,052 cases resolved through mediation and plea agreements.

Of all cases filed in court, 42,279 were brought forward, while 33,453 cases were formally closed.

"When combined civil cases, pretrial detention and bail cases, and those resolved through mediation and plea agreements the total reaches 124,244. This is the Judiciary’s achievement for the 2024/25 judicial year," she said.

Despite this progress, Mukantaganzwa noted that 58,323 cases remain pending, nearly half of which 26,862 cases have been unresolved for more than six months and are considered backlog.

She explained that the backlog is largely due to the public perception that disputes must result in winners and losers through court trials, rather than seeking amicable resolutions. She emphasized that mediation provides fast, affordable, and relationship-preserving justice.

"I urge court users to understand that resolving disputes through mediation is a way to deliver quick, low-cost justice while maintaining good relationships between parties," she said.

The Judiciary also reported that, on average, each judge resolved 26 cases per month, demonstrating diligence while highlighting the need to continue improving the efficiency of Rwanda’s justice system.

In parallel, the Office of the Prosecutor General received 78,489 cases in the 2024/25 fiscal year, of which 75,732 were processed, representing 96.4%. Prosecutor General Angélique Habyarimana stated that the office achieved 100% of its annual performance target last year.

Among these, 2,004 cases were resolved through mediation between the alleged offender and the victim without going to court, 559 cases were settled via fines without a trial, and 11,846 cases were resolved through plea agreements.

Prosecutor General Habyarimana noted, “This progress reflects our collaborative efforts, particularly in encouraging people to admit guilt or resolve disputes through alternative mechanisms without going to court.”