A pivotal handover ceremony was held at the Rwanda Defence Force headquarters on January 26, 2026, as Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana formally transferred his duties to Colonel Dan Gatsinzi as deputy commander of the Rwanda Air Force.
In recognition of exceptional service to national development, leadership, and social transformation, several prominent Rwandan leaders and public figures have received honorary doctoral degrees from international universities.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to healthcare delivery, education advancement, gender equality, and social development in Rwanda and across Africa.
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has urged graduates of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) to view the completion of their studies not as an end, but as a transition from preparation into a life of service and responsibility.
President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), has appointed Brig Gen Godfrey Gasana as the Presidential Pilot, the RDF announced on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has once again accused Rwanda of destabilising eastern Congo, following a detailed response to allegations raised by Human Rights Watch.
The United States government has highlighted the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) as a key impediment to lasting peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Rwanda’s livestock sector has recorded steady growth over the past seven years, with national milk production surpassing one billion litres, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).
The Government of Rwanda has strengthened measures to protect the safety and wellbeing of communities living near mining sites, including relocating households at risk, securing mining areas, and rehabilitating abandoned pits.
A delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) visited the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) headquarters in Kimihurura on Thursday to inspect air force equipment Rwanda has committed to regional standby operations.
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