Politics

President Paul Kagame met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on Friday evening, January 16, 2026, in Conakry, Guinea. The discussions focused on strengthening Rwanda’s ongoing partnership with AfDB and advancing the country’s sustainable development initiatives.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has arrived in Conakry, Guinea, to attend the inauguration of newly elected President Mamadi Doumbouya.
Ambassador Maj Gen Joseph Nzabamwita has presented his letters of credence to Russian President Vladimir Putin, formally accrediting him as the Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the Russian Federation.
The Government of Jamaica has officially received a team of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) engineers deployed to help rehabilitate infrastructure damaged by natural disasters, marking a new step in growing bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Japan’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Kazuya Nakajo, and Qatar’s Ambassador, Mansour Bin Ali Fahad Al Shahwani Al Hajri, have pledged to reinforce diplomatic relations and expand trade and investment between their countries and Rwanda.
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has held high-level talks with leaders of GX Foundation on potential cooperation to strengthen Rwanda’s healthcare and public health systems.
Brazil’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Irene Vida Gala, has announced plans to raise awareness of Rwanda across Brazil, aiming to introduce the country to millions of Brazilians through the Visit Rwanda tourism initiative.
The United States has announced a temporary suspension of visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Rwanda, as part of a broader tightening of immigration controls introduced by President Donald Trump.
Rwanda has deployed a contingent of military engineers to Jamaica to assist in reconstruction efforts following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms to hit the Caribbean in recent years.