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President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Sunday paid tribute to Rwanda’s Heroes by laying wreaths at the Heroes Monument at Heroes Square in Remera, Kigali City, as the country marked the 32nd National Heroes Day.
President Paul Kagame has voiced concern over the growing number of young couples separating in Rwanda, questioning how marriages collapse so quickly despite family and societal support.
Prime Minister Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin joined residents of Kayonza District on Saturday, 31 January 2026, during a community work initiative (umuganda) to repair the road linking Gahini and Mwiri Sectors, praising their bravery and commitment.
Renowned Rwandan actor and filmmaker Niyitegeka Gratien, popularly known as Papa Sava, has announced plans to launch a new line of student exercise books branded “SAVA,” marking his latest venture beyond the film industry.
Kiyovu Sports and Gorilla FC shared the spoils in a 0-0 stalemate on Friday at Kigali Pele Stadium in Day 18 of the Rwanda Premier League.
Rwanda’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, held high-level talks with Pakistan’s Minister of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, aimed at boosting trade and private sector collaboration between the two countries.
On Friday, January 30, 2026, President Paul Kagame held private talks with Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Prime Minister of Togo and African Union mediator on the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Rwanda’s national handball team finished 12th out of 16 teams at the African Handball Championship, moving up from 14th place in 2024.
Women in Burera District, Nemba Sector, Kivumu Cell, Songorero Village, say they are concerned about fines of up to 10,000 Rwandan francs imposed on mothers who give birth outside health facilities.
The Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) has moved decisively to address issues highlighted in the 2024–2025 report by the National Commission for Human Rights, confirming that most of the challenges affecting inmates have already been resolved.