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US Senator Steve Daines of Montana has visited the Nyakabingo wolfram mine operated by Trinity Metals, underscoring growing strategic ties between Rwanda and the United States in the critical minerals sector.
Eng. Apollinaire Sayinzoga Nkongoli has been elected Chairperson of the Board of Transparency International Rwanda (TIR), taking over from Ingabire Marie Immaculée, who passed away.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has cast doubt on Burundi’s ability to play a neutral mediation role in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite Bujumbura’s recent election to chair the African Union.
Rwanda has positioned itself at the center of global education reform discussions as it hosts the Global Learning Conference 2026, a high-level international forum focused on aligning education systems with health, environmental sustainability and inclusive development.
As the first light of February 18, 2026, touched the skies over Rwanda and beyond, millions of Muslims began observing Ramadhan, the sacred month of fasting that has shaped Islamic life for centuries. It is a time when faith meets discipline, and personal devotion intertwines with acts of generosity.
Sheikh Dr. Muhammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and head of the Council of Islamic Scholars, arrived in Rwanda on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, for a three-day official visit.
Rwanda’s Minister of Security, Dr. Vincent Biruta, on an official visit to Egypt, toured the National Center for Special Forces Training, observing advanced professional programs for Egypt’s police force.
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, received a delegation of international education leaders visiting Rwanda for the upcoming Global Learning Conference 2026.
The Higher Education Council (HEC) says strengthening research and innovation in universities is essential to addressing labour market needs and preparing graduates to create jobs.
Rayon Sports F.C. secured a comfortable 2–0 victory over second-division side City Boys F.C. in the first leg of the Peace Cup round of 16 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Kigali Pele Stadium.