The Government of Rwanda plans to relocate five prisons currently in central urban areas as part of efforts to implement urban master plans and improve prison management.
Rwanda’s lawmakers have raised alarms over the persistent challenges in the country’s mining sector, calling on the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to provide detailed measures addressing illegal mining and improving oversight.
The Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) has simplified the process for sending money to inmates, introducing digital solutions aimed at improving service delivery in correctional facilities.
Ambassador Moses Rugema officially presented his letters of credence to the Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Ambassador Wahab Adekola Akande, formally authorizing him to represent Rwanda in the country.
On March 4, 2026, the official Gazette of Rwanda published Law No. 011/2026 of February 26, 2026, governing competition and consumer protection, replacing the previous Law No. 36/2012 of September 21, 2012.
Twagirumukiza François has been elected president of the Private Sector Federation, taking over from Jeanne Françoise Mubiligi, who led the federation since February 2023.
The government of Jamaica has formally expressed gratitude to Rwanda for sending troops to assist in rebuilding infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Melissa, which struck the Caribbean nation in late 2025.
The United States has condemned a drone strike that targeted civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, urging all parties involved in the conflict to respect ceasefire commitments and protect civilians as well as humanitarian personnel.
Catholic leaders have called on Christians in Rwanda and Burundi not to lose hope despite the continued closure of borders between the two neighboring countries, emphasizing faith, unity and perseverance during challenging times.
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs Rwanda (MINEMA) has reported that as of March 11, 2026, floods, landslides, lightning strikes, and other disasters have claimed 28 lives across the country.
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