Politics

Rwanda’s ability to rebuild and regain confidence after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi was rooted in national unity, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr Jean Damascène Bizimana, has said.
Kigali has witnessed a remarkable transformation in urban transport over the past six years, moving from overcrowded minibuses to modern electric buses, as the city works to reduce congestion, improve mobility, and embrace cleaner technologies.
Rwandan troops deployed in Jamaica have been praised for their vital role in supporting communities affected by natural disasters, following their involvement in rebuilding homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa.
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Sunday paid tribute to Rwanda’s Heroes by laying wreaths at the Heroes Monument at Heroes Square in Remera, Kigali City, as the country marked the 32nd National Heroes Day.
President Paul Kagame has voiced concern over the growing number of young couples separating in Rwanda, questioning how marriages collapse so quickly despite family and societal support.
Prime Minister Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin joined residents of Kayonza District on Saturday, 31 January 2026, during a community work initiative (umuganda) to repair the road linking Gahini and Mwiri Sectors, praising their bravery and commitment.
Rwanda’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, held high-level talks with Pakistan’s Minister of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, aimed at boosting trade and private sector collaboration between the two countries.
On Friday, January 30, 2026, President Paul Kagame held private talks with Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Prime Minister of Togo and African Union mediator on the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Women in Burera District, Nemba Sector, Kivumu Cell, Songorero Village, say they are concerned about fines of up to 10,000 Rwandan francs imposed on mothers who give birth outside health facilities.