Elias Hakizimana

Elias Hakizimana

Japan’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Kazuya Nakajo, and Qatar’s Ambassador, Mansour Bin Ali Fahad Al Shahwani Al Hajri, have pledged to reinforce diplomatic relations and expand trade and investment between their countries and Rwanda.
Rwanda has 32,205 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers, serving 1,165,384 children in 2025, up more than 800,000 since 2020, the National Council for Children’s Development (NCDA) reports.
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has held high-level talks with leaders of GX Foundation on potential cooperation to strengthen Rwanda’s healthcare and public health systems.
Brazil’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Irene Vida Gala, has announced plans to raise awareness of Rwanda across Brazil, aiming to introduce the country to millions of Brazilians through the Visit Rwanda tourism initiative.
The United States has announced a temporary suspension of visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Rwanda, as part of a broader tightening of immigration controls introduced by President Donald Trump.
Rwanda has deployed a contingent of military engineers to Jamaica to assist in reconstruction efforts following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms to hit the Caribbean in recent years.
Renowned African and European filmmakers have launched an ambitious feature film project, The Battle of Bisesero, aimed at documenting the heroism of the people of Bisesero and confronting genocide denial and historical distortion surrounding the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Johnston Busingye, has praised the country’s beauty and visible development after touring several regions, describing Rwanda as both “beautiful and impressive.”
President Paul Kagame has received the letters of credence of newly appointed ambassadors of Japan and the State of Qatar, formally accrediting them to represent their countries in Rwanda.
Rwanda has taken a major step toward positioning itself as an active player in the global carbon market, following the introduction of new regulations that define how carbon-related projects and payments will be managed in the country.