Politics

Justin Nsengiyumva, the Prime Minister of Rwanda, has highlighted the country’s significant progress in the use of financial technology, noting that digital service delivery has become a key driver of economic growth.
The AFC/M23 rebel movement has accused the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known as FARDC, of carrying out drone strikes in the city of Goma in North Kivu Province, reportedly killing a French national who worked for the United Nations children’s agency, UNICEF.
A contingent of Rwandan Police officers preparing to serve in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Bangassou, in the Central African Republic, has received a pre-deployment briefing and guidance ahead of their departure.
President Paul Kagame has emphasized that nuclear energy will play a central role in Rwanda’s long-term development strategy, helping the country achieve its goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2050.
Rwanda is facing two major economic challenges: rising prices and a persistent trade deficit, with imports far exceeding exports. Experts say agriculture could offer a sustainable solution.
Rwanda’s annual inflation rate rose to 9.2 percent in February 2026, up from 8.9 percent recorded in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda.
More than 200 investors from Northern Europe have convened in Rwanda for a three-day forum aimed at exploring investment opportunities across key sectors of the country’s economy.
Meteo Rwanda has warned that Rwanda is likely to experience above-normal rainfall in March 2026, which could lead to disasters in several parts of the country.
Rwandan community leaders across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. last weekend for a two-day retreat focused on strengthening unity, promoting youth development, and enhancing the diaspora’s role in Rwanda’s growth.