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Rwanda and the United Mexican States have marked 50 years of diplomatic relations, celebrating a partnership that has delivered cooperation across diplomacy, trade, investment, tourism and multilateral engagement.
Togo’s president of the council of ministers and African Union-appointed mediator in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) crisis, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, arrived in Rwanda late on Wednesday night, January 29, 2026.
Construction works on the Muhazi Water Supply System, a major water treatment plant set to serve residents of Gatsibo and Kayonza districts in Rwanda’s Eastern Province, are progressing steadily.
Transparency International Rwanda has raised alarm over widespread sexual corruption in Rwanda’s education sector, particularly in universities and other higher learning institutions, warning that the practice threatens access to inclusive and quality education.
The National Bank of Rwanda has suspended the operations of MobiCash Rwanda Ltd for a period of three months, citing breaches of laws and regulations governing payment service providers.
Rwanda is showcasing its premium coffee at the Rwanda Coffee Festival 2026 in Pakistan, an initiative aimed at promoting the country’s high-quality coffee and strengthening economic diplomacy through trade and investment.
The Cabinet has approved new regulations easing access to benefits under the Ejo Heza long-term savings scheme, including reducing the minimum savings required to qualify for a monthly pension from Rwf4 million to Rwf2 million.
Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, on January 28, 2026, received a delegation of Members of Parliament from Namibia’s National Assembly, drawn from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security.
The Government of Rwanda is set to establish a National Defence University (NDU–Rwanda) following Cabinet approval of a draft law creating the institution, marking a major step in advancing military education and professional training.
Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has welcomed Jean Maurice Uwera, who has been appointed to serve as her deputy following his new assignment.