President Paul Kagame and his Estonian counterpart Alar Karis have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital governance as Rwanda and Estonia seek to deepen their partnership in the digital era.
GENEVA, Switzerland – President Paul Kagame on Wednesday officially launched the AI for Good Global Commission and chaired its inaugural meeting, ushering in a new United Nations-backed initiative aimed at ensuring artificial intelligence is developed and deployed to advance sustainable development and improve lives worldwide.
President Paul Kagame has urged Africa to seize the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution by becoming a creator of cutting-edge technologies rather than remaining a consumer, warning that the transformative potential of AI will only be realized through sustained investment, collaboration and inclusive digital infrastructure.
Rwanda’s Senate has summoned the Prime Minister to provide explanations on persistent challenges affecting industrial parks, as lawmakers seek solutions to bottlenecks they say could slow the country’s industrial development ambitions.
President Paul Kagame has been appointed co-chair of the newly established AI for Good Global Commission, a United Nations-backed body created to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) for global development.
During an official visit to Israel, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, visited the Old City of Jerusalem and the Western Wall, one of the most significant religious and historical sites in the world.
Eight percent of women aged 15 to 49 in Rwanda who had ever been pregnant reported experiencing physical violence during pregnancy, according to the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS), highlighting the continued vulnerability of women during one of the most critical stages of their lives.
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) spokesperson Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa has said Rwanda will continue maintaining its defense measures as long as security threats persist, noting that such arrangements are a normal practice for any country seeking to safeguard its sovereignty.
The integration of former Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) and former Rwandan Armed Forces (FAR) soldiers after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi demonstrated that Rwanda’s greatest enemy was not the soldier on the battlefield but bad governance, Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Patrick Karuretwa has said.
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Rwanda National Police have been commended for extending their role beyond safeguarding peace and national sovereignty to implementing community development projects that are improving livelihoods across the country.
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