On March 4, 2026, the official Gazette of Rwanda published Law No. 011/2026 of February 26, 2026, governing competition and consumer protection, replacing the previous Law No. 36/2012 of September 21, 2012.
Twagirumukiza François has been elected president of the Private Sector Federation, taking over from Jeanne Françoise Mubiligi, who led the federation since February 2023.
The government of Jamaica has formally expressed gratitude to Rwanda for sending troops to assist in rebuilding infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Melissa, which struck the Caribbean nation in late 2025.
The United States has condemned a drone strike that targeted civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, urging all parties involved in the conflict to respect ceasefire commitments and protect civilians as well as humanitarian personnel.
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.
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.
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