Politics

The Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs reports a 92% rise in the number of people admitted to correctional facilities in 2023/2024, highlighting ongoing challenges in curbing behaviors that threaten public safety.
Rwanda has improved its position in global anti-corruption efforts, rising two places to rank 41st worldwide in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International Rwanda.
The armed group AFC/M23 has recruited 7,532 new fighters, following the completion of military training at the Tshanzu training camp in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu Province.
Veteran love-song artist Makanyaga Abdul is set to perform at the upcoming Gen-Z Comedy show scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Camp Kigali.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has publicly questioned the professional integrity of journalist Hariana Verás Victória, highlighting what he describes as bias and omissions in her reporting on issues related to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the FDLR armed group.
The Government of Rwanda has approved a new draft law imposing tougher penalties on farmers and traders who violate regulations on land use, seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals. The move aims to professionalize the agriculture sector, protect crop quality, and safeguard the environment.
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Damascène Bizimana, has said that strengthening the use of Kinyarwanda does not hinder Rwandans from learning other languages, stressing that proper mastery of the national language is essential for sustainable development and self-reliance.
The President of Rwanda’s Supreme Court and Chair of the High Council of the Judiciary, Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, has warned judges against delaying court cases without valid reasons, calling on them to uphold citizens’ rights to timely justice.
The National Identification Agency (NIDA) has clarified how Rwanda’s new digital ID system will operate, emphasizing that individuals will decide which personal information to share based on the services they request or provide.