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The Africa CEO Forum 2026, which brought together more than 2,800 participants including heads of state, senior government officials, and top executives from leading companies across Africa and beyond, has been described as a major milestone in Rwanda’s investment promotion and economic diplomacy agenda.
Rwanda and Nigeria have strengthened bilateral relations following Nigeria’s decision to grant visa-free entry to Rwandan citizens travelling to the West African country, a move both governments say will boost mobility, trade, and investment.
The Government of Rwanda has temporarily closed border crossing points between Rubavu District and Goma city in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), halting movement between Gisenyi and Goma as of Sunday morning, May 17, 2026.
Rwandans living in Chad, together with friends of Rwanda, have marked the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, pledging to strengthen efforts to combat genocide ideology and preserve historical memory for future generations.
A national security symposium held at the Rwanda Defence Force Military Academy in Gako has underscored the growing concern over foreign interference in African affairs and its implications for peace, stability, and governance across the continent.
IBUKA has said the death of Félicien Kabuga does not diminish accountability for his alleged role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, calling for continued efforts to expedite justice in genocide-related cases and prevent delays that could deny full judicial outcomes.
On May 17, 1994, as the Genocide against the Tutsi entered its 41st day, the United Nations Security Council approved an increase of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (MINUAR) forces to 5,500 troops, but stopped short of granting the mission powers to use force to halt the massacres.
Senate Vice President Soline Nyirahabimana has called on Rwandan youth to strengthen patriotism, defend the country against genocide ideology, and play an active role in preserving national unity and peace.