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Veteran Rwandan actor Irunga Longin, popularly known by his screen name Tukowote, has announced his engagement to his longtime partner, with the couple planning to hold their wedding before the end of 2026.
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has issued a public warning against the misuse of banknotes, particularly the practice of attaching cash to flower bouquets and decorative gifts, saying the trend is illegal and threatens the integrity of the national currency.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said the failure to restore peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stems from a lack of political will, not the absence of peace agreements or mediation frameworks.
A Rwandan journalist who rose through perseverance and innovation has used the 20th National Umushyikirano Council to draw attention to the financial pressures confronting media practitioners, calling for stronger recognition of journalism as a professional and economic activity.
Rwandans living abroad are playing an increasingly significant role in the country’s economic transformation, with annual diaspora remittances surpassing $500 million, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said.
The first day of the 20th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) opened on February 5, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre, with discussions centred on governance, regional relations, economic performance and Rwanda’s long-term development priorities.
Rayon Sports ended a difficult run of form with a 1–0 win over AS Kigali, reviving their hopes of staying in contention in the Rwanda Premier League.
President Paul Kagame has said the international community should stop questioning the origin of Rwanda’s minerals, arguing that the country’s mining sector is often unfairly politicised despite clear data on Rwanda’s own mineral endowment and trade routes.
President Paul Kagame has rejected claims that Rwanda is responsible for the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying the war predates Rwanda’s involvement and that those responsible are well known.
Rwanda generated USD 108 million from conference, meetings and major events tourism in the 2024/2025 financial year, up from USD 95 million the previous year, Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has said.