Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement Dr Jean-Damascène Bizimana has said that 53,426 individuals convicted of genocide-related crimes were initially eligible for the death penalty before Rwanda abolished capital punishment, a decision he attributed to the country’s broader reconciliation and unity agenda.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta has represented President Paul Kagame at celebrations marking the 66th anniversary of Madagascar’s independence.

Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations mission in the Central African Republic have been urged to maintain professionalism, discipline, and strict adherence to UN regulations while remaining fully prepared to execute their mandate.

A year after Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement in Washington aimed at easing tensions between the two countries, insecurity in eastern DRC continues to undermine its implementation.

Partners in Bugesera District have been praised for their continued contribution to local development and the improvement of residents’ livelihoods, as authorities highlighted the value of strong collaboration between government and stakeholders.