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Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has attributed delays in the implementation of the Washington peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to what he described as a lack of political will from Kinshasa.
Rayon Sports has confirmed that it will face Kenyan football giants Gor Mahia FC during its annual “Rayon Day” celebrations, scheduled for July 18, 2026, at Amahoro Stadium.
Rwanda has appointed NBA rookie Nate Ament as its Global Basketball Ambassador, reinforcing the country's strategy of leveraging sport to strengthen its international profile and promote the Visit Rwanda brand.
Rwanda and Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at streamlining the importation of petroleum products through the Northern Corridor, a move expected to strengthen regional trade cooperation and enhance Rwanda's energy security.
Senate President Dr. Kalinda François-Xavier has called on African countries to strengthen cooperation with Rwanda in tracking and prosecuting individuals suspected of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who continue to live abroad.
The Association of Parliamentarians Against Genocide (AGPF) has highlighted progress made in the training of teachers of the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi, while also pointing to key gaps that still need to be addressed to improve the programme’s effectiveness.
The City of Kigali has announced plans to host a major cultural concert during this year’s Umuganura celebrations, assuring residents of a lively summer season marked by entertainment and cultural performances.
The President of the Senate, Dr. Kalinda François-Xavier, and the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Kazarwa Gertrude, on Monday unveiled a genocide memorial symbol at the Parliament of Rwanda in honour of staff members of the former National Development Council (CND) who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
In Rwanda, abortion remains a criminal offence under Article 123 of Law Nº68/2018 of August 30, 2018 on offences and penalties in general, although the law provides narrowly defined exceptions under which a pregnancy may be lawfully terminated by a qualified medical doctor.
Residents of Gasabo and Rulindo districts have welcomed the ongoing construction of the Nyacyonga–Mukoto road, a project first pledged by President Paul Kagame in 2014, saying it is set to transform mobility and boost economic activity between the two districts.