First Lady Jeannette Kagame has urged women to step up their role in Rwanda’s development, stressing the need for mindset change, self-confidence and active participation in economic transformation.
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Friday evening hosted Francine LeFrak and her delegation in Kigali, as part of an ongoing study visit to Rwanda.
His Excellency President Paul Kagame has wished Rwandan women a happy International Women’s Day, commending their growing contributions to the country’s development.
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, received a delegation of 25 leaders from global companies and organizations for discussions centered on Rwanda’s development progress over the past 23 years.
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, received Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, in talks aimed at deepening cooperation between the two nations.
On Friday, February 20, 2026, President Paul Kagame received Veronica M. Nduva, secretary-general of the East African Community (EAC), in Kigali during a meeting organized by the regional bloc.
The 20th national Umushyikirano dialogue concluded in Kigali on February 6 with leaders pledging stronger follow-through on resolutions, as citizens raised concerns ranging from agricultural services to delays in business registration.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said the failure to restore peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stems from a lack of political will, not the absence of peace agreements or mediation frameworks.
A Rwandan journalist who rose through perseverance and innovation has used the 20th National Umushyikirano Council to draw attention to the financial pressures confronting media practitioners, calling for stronger recognition of journalism as a professional and economic activity.
The first day of the 20th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) opened on February 5, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre, with discussions centred on governance, regional relations, economic performance and Rwanda’s long-term development priorities.
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