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Rwanda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, with Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe calling for deeper regional cooperation to advance peace, economic development and shared prosperity.
The Rwandan Government has briefed foreign diplomats on its ongoing crackdown on illicit and substandard alcoholic beverages, including products commonly known as “ibyuma,” as authorities intensify efforts to address the public health crisis linked to unsafe alcohol.
Rwanda’s 2026 local government elections will begin on October 24, with voters set to elect representatives and leaders from the village level through to the district level, according to the electoral calendar released by the National Electoral Commission (NEC).
Rwanda Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has accused Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Government Spokesperson Patrick Muyaya of using the commemoration of Banyamulenge victims of the 2004 Gatumba massacre as a platform to target Rwanda.
The United States has welcomed progress made by Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in implementing the Washington Accords, which seek to promote peace and security in eastern DRC.
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed on new measures to strengthen monitoring and verification of the implementation of the Washington Accords, as the two countries continue efforts to advance the peace process.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has urged African countries to strengthen cooperation and invest in home-grown technological capabilities to address emerging security challenges.
Rwanda and Armenia are looking to deepen bilateral relations, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, advanced technology and innovation, following the presentation of credentials by Rwanda’s Ambassador Maj. Gen. Joseph Nzabamwita to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan.
South Sudan lawmakers are exploring ways to translate a parliamentary resolution endorsing the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) into practical measures in leadership, governance and public institutions.
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has adopted a resolution endorsing the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), in a move presented as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s institutional approach to peacebuilding.

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