Elias Hakizimana

Elias Hakizimana

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), James Swan, has visited Goma in eastern DRC as part of efforts to support the implementation of the ongoing ceasefire and advance peacebuilding initiatives in the conflict-affected region.
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have held renewed diplomatic talks in Washington, United States, to assess progress in implementing peace commitments aimed at addressing long-standing insecurity in the Great Lakes region.
France has confirmed that 36 Rwandans are currently under investigation over suspected involvement in crimes related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, as judicial proceedings continue aimed at bringing genocide suspects residing in the country to justice.
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has provisionally suspended two football officials over allegations of misconduct, including suspected match manipulation and the use of witchcraft-related practices in official competitions.
The Ministry of Infrastructure has called on residents to increasingly use public transport, especially buses, as part of wider measures to respond to rising fuel prices and improve urban mobility across the country.
On this day in 1994, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) began evacuating survivors from areas under its control, relocating rescued civilians to safer zones in Byumba and Gahini, away from active conflict zones.
Rwanda’s representatives APR VC, Police VC, and Kepler VC delivered strong opening performances at the 2026 CAVB Men’s Club Volleyball Championship, while REG VC endured a difficult start on home soil.
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has moved to clarify growing public concerns over water pricing, intermittent supply, non-revenue water losses, and the rollout of smart metering systems, as residents in various parts of the country continue to report challenges in access and affordability.
Police in Nyanza District have arrested four individuals, including a father and his son, in connection with the death of an elderly woman suspected to have been living with a mental health condition.
Minister of Infrastructure Dr. Jimmy Gasore is representing President Paul Kagame at the Africa We Build Summit 2026, underway in Nairobi, Kenya, a high-level forum focused on accelerating the continent’s infrastructure-led transformation.