Article 68: Publication of correction, reply or rectification
In audiovisual media, correction, reply or rectification must be published in the same
conditions as those in which the implicated message referred to was published. Correction,
reply or rectification must also be published in the same time slot as the implicated message.
Except for the force majeure, request to exercise the right of correction, reply or rectification
shall be sent to the Director of the audiovisual media by registered letter within forty eight (48)
hours for the news hour or news information magazine and within a maximum period of a
week for a spot programme.
The request must contain the date and the time of the concerned programme and specific
accusations the claimant was subject to. It must also contain his/her reply elements.
Article 69: Rights of a person injured by an article when a correction, reply or
rectification have not been published
Where the Director of an audio or audio visual media enterprise does not answer to the request
for correction, reply or rectification within forty eight (48) hours from its receipt, the
concerned person may, within thirty (30) working days, refer the matter to the Media High
Council which takes a decision within a period not exceeding three (3) working days after the
receipt of the matter. Where the concerned person is not satisfied with the decision of the
Media High Council, he / she may refer the case to a competent court.
Article 70: Recording programmes
The audiovisual media organs is compelled to record its programmes and preserve them for at
least three (3) months. Where, before a period of three (3) months elapses, a claim or a
complaint relating to one or more programmes is declared, the obligation to preserve
recordings ends with the closing of proceedings.
CHAPTER VI: CERTAIN SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS Section One: Publications intended for
the children
Article 71: Restrictions to publications meant for children and the youth
Publications meant for children and the youth are particularly prohibited from acting as
illustrations, story, opinion, likely to defend robbery, lies, theft, laziness, hatred, fornication, or
delinquency or any other acts qualified as crimes or offences likely to demoralize youngsters
and the youth or aimed at discrimination of any kind whatsoever.
Section 2: Foreign media
Article 72: Application for authorisation to operate in Rwanda
Foreign audio-visual media organs wishing to operate in Rwanda shall apply for the related
authorization to the Minister in charge of information prior to starting any of their operations.