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Rwanda’s import bill declined by 3.4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
Rwanda’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a national budget of Rwf7,796 billion for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, marking a 12 percent increase compared to the revised 2025/2026 budget.
President Paul Kagame has held discussions with senior leaders of The Wood Foundation, focusing on long-standing cooperation in Rwanda’s tea sector and ongoing initiatives to strengthen healthcare delivery for children.
Rwanda has signed a tripartite agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to facilitate the voluntary return of refugees between the two countries.
Rwanda’s economy has expanded significantly over the past five years, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing by Rwf 3.245 trillion, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
Rwanda’s Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, has urged 38 police officers who graduated from the Rwanda National Police College to translate classroom learning into practical leadership, saying true leadership is demonstrated in service and decision-making beyond academic achievement.
Rwanda’s Minister of Education, Nsengimana Joseph, has conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees on 38 police officers who completed leadership training at the Rwanda National Police (RNP) College.
President Paul Kagame held discussions with the Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Stephen Patrick Mbundi, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and the regional bloc.
Talks between Rwanda and South Africa have signaled renewed momentum toward rebuilding bilateral relations after years of diplomatic strain, with both sides expressing willingness to deepen cooperation and address longstanding disagreements.
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda’s development trajectory would not have been possible if those who liberated the country and stopped the Genocide against the Tutsi had acted out of self-interest.