Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are set to resume high-level peace talks in Washington as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the conflict-prone Great Lakes region.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has congratulated Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election, reaffirming the commitment to strengthen bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.
Rwanda and Togo have officially signed an agreement allowing citizens of both countries to travel without visas. The deal was finalized in Lomé, Togo, on Friday, January 16, 2026, by Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Togolese counterpart, Professor Robert Dussey.
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.
Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila Kabange has returned to Goma, according to Corneille Nangaa, the coordinator of the AFC/M23 coalition.
Gasabo District on Tuesday granted Rwandan citizenship to 25 foreign nationals from various countries, marking another step in Rwanda’s efforts to attract skilled individuals, investors and long-term residents.
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday met with outgoing United States Ambassador to Rwanda Eric Kneedler at Village Urugwiro, as the diplomat concluded his assignment in the country.
The Government of Rwanda has renominated Louise Mushikiwabo as its candidate for a third term as Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), signaling continued regional and international support for her leadership.
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