Politics

Rwanda has welcomed 34 Rwandans and their family members who were formerly associated with the FDLR, officials said on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Rwanda’s Minister of National Unity and Civic Responsibilities, Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, has urged citizens to speak Kinyarwanda correctly, describing it as the foundation of heroism and national identity.
Nyabihu District has achieved a significant reduction in poverty over the past seven years, with the rate falling from 39.6 percent in 2017/18 to 20.2 percent in 2024/25, according to district authorities.
Nyabihu district officials have announced a notable decline in child stunting over the past five years, with the rate now standing at 32.7 percent.
A pivotal handover ceremony was held at the Rwanda Defence Force headquarters on January 26, 2026, as Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana formally transferred his duties to Colonel Dan Gatsinzi as deputy commander of the Rwanda Air Force.
In recognition of exceptional service to national development, leadership, and social transformation, several prominent Rwandan leaders and public figures have received honorary doctoral degrees from international universities.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to healthcare delivery, education advancement, gender equality, and social development in Rwanda and across Africa.
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has urged graduates of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) to view the completion of their studies not as an end, but as a transition from preparation into a life of service and responsibility.
President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), has appointed Brig Gen Godfrey Gasana as the Presidential Pilot, the RDF announced on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has once again accused Rwanda of destabilising eastern Congo, following a detailed response to allegations raised by Human Rights Watch.