Politics

Catholic leaders have called on Christians in Rwanda and Burundi not to lose hope despite the continued closure of borders between the two neighboring countries, emphasizing faith, unity and perseverance during challenging times.
Rwanda and Japan are strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise on disaster prevention and management, as both countries explore innovative ways to mitigate hazards such as landslides, floods, earthquakes and lightning that continue to threaten lives, infrastructure and economic stability.
Rwanda has facilitated the voluntary return of 74 Burundian refugees, comprising 47 families, to their home country, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs Rwanda (MINEMA) reported.
Rwanda has welcomed 64 families, totaling more than 200 Rwandans, who voluntarily returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Rwanda National Police has received a contingent of officers who completed a peacekeeping mission under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) after serving for more than a year.
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion Rwanda says family conflicts, drug abuse and the misuse of social media are among the leading factors behind the rising number of teenage pregnancies in Rwanda.
The President of the Supreme Court of Rwanda, Donatille Mukantaganzwa, has urged land title registrars to uphold professionalism and integrity by helping resolve land-related disputes rather than becoming sources of conflict.
Zambia’s immigration authorities have arrested 58 suspected illegal immigrants, including five Rwandans, during an enforcement operation conducted in the capital, Lusaka.
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Rwanda’s economy, sustaining a large share of the population, which explains the government’s significant investments in this sector. Traditionally reliant on conventional methods, Rwandan farming has faced challenges such as low yields, climate change, limited access to fertilizers, and seed shortages.