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Rwanda’s minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, participated in the 48th ordinary meeting of the African Union (AU) council of ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Rwanda earned over $13 million from agricultural exports between February 2 and 6, 2026, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). The revenue, equivalent to about 19 billion Rwandan francs, highlights the growing contribution of agriculture to the country’s foreign earnings.
American security contractor Erik Prince has deployed private security operatives equipped with drones to support the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in operations against the AFC/M23 coalition in South Kivu, multiple sources have confirmed.
Rwandan lawmakers have raised concerns over insufficient psychological care and moral guidance for inmates, highlighting gaps in counseling, behavior change programs, and family reintegration efforts.
Rwanda’s Chief Ombudsman, Madeleine Nirere, has cautioned citizens against allowing property of unknown origin to be registered in their name, warning that such actions can constitute a criminal offense and may lead to seizure or auction of their assets.
Rwandan gospel singer Prosper Nkomezi held a “fruitful” meeting with Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Einat Weiss, as he prepares for a series of performances in Tel Aviv.
Rwanda’s annual inflation rate reached 8.9% in January 2026, up from the same month last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
Kayonza District has launched a dam-based irrigation project worth more than Rwf4.5 billion aimed at tackling recurrent drought in the area.
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has reminded African countries of the need to reduce reliance on foreign aid and prioritize self-reliance in driving the continent’s development agenda.