Rwanda’s police team, RNP SWAT Team I, claimed the bronze medal at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, an international counter-terrorism competition held in the United Arab Emirates.

Rwanda’s minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, participated in the 48th ordinary meeting of the African Union (AU) council of ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

American security contractor Erik Prince has deployed private security operatives equipped with drones to support the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in operations against the AFC/M23 coalition in South Kivu, multiple sources have confirmed.

Rwandan lawmakers have raised concerns over insufficient psychological care and moral guidance for inmates, highlighting gaps in counseling, behavior change programs, and family reintegration efforts.

Rwanda’s Chief Ombudsman, Madeleine Nirere, has cautioned citizens against allowing property of unknown origin to be registered in their name, warning that such actions can constitute a criminal offense and may lead to seizure or auction of their assets.

Rwanda’s annual inflation rate reached 8.9% in January 2026, up from the same month last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has reminded African countries of the need to reduce reliance on foreign aid and prioritize self-reliance in driving the continent’s development agenda.