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Rwandan troops serving in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the city of Bria, Central African Republic (CAR), were awarded UN medals on January 7, 2026, in recognition of their dedication and professionalism in maintaining peace and security in the country.
The Nyamata Primary Court in Bugesera District has ordered that proceedings in the case against Sheikh Bahame Hassan be conducted behind closed doors, citing the sensitive nature of the allegations.
Investors from Hong Kong, organized under the Hong Kong Chuangzhi Group, are in Rwanda to explore investment opportunities and strengthen business ties.
In 2025, Rwanda’s Ombudsman analyzed 555 cases, resolving 90% without finding evidence of injustice, according to the Office’s annual report.
The Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has launched the distribution of 15,000 computers to 483 schools, starting in the Eastern Province, to strengthen digital skills and improve education quality nationwide.
President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans to safeguard the values of their culture, emphasizing the importance of proper use and pronunciation of Kinyarwanda.
Congolese refugees in Rwanda have expressed outrage over recent statements made by Gen. Maj. Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which they say demean Tutsi women and constitute ethnic discrimination.
Selected Rwandan youth football coaches will benefit from specialized coaching and mentorship from experts at Atlético de Madrid, as part of a program led by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) under its Visit Rwanda initiative.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has received petitions from refugees in Rwanda alleging discrimination, hate speech, and killings targeting Tutsi communities and other Congolese citizens who speak Kinyarwanda in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Rwanda’s fish production from aquaculture and capture fisheries increased to 52,439 tonnes in 2025, up from 48,133 tonnes in 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) said.