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President Paul Kagame has clarified Rwanda’s position on the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and allegations of links with the AFC/M23 coalition, insisting that Rwanda’s actions are driven by self-defence, not territorial or economic interests.
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has announced that Rwanda’s economy grew to 8.9 percent under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), up from 8.2 percent in 2023, surpassing government projections.
President Paul Kagame has urged Rwandans to abandon dependency on others for survival and instead fully embrace self-reliance as both a national vision and a personal responsibility.
As Rwanda gears up for the 20th National Umushyikirano Council set for February 4–5 in Kigali, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) has announced that more than 80 percent of resolutions adopted during the 19th Council have been implemented.
Rwanda’s ability to rebuild and regain confidence after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi was rooted in national unity, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr Jean Damascène Bizimana, has said.
Kigali has witnessed a remarkable transformation in urban transport over the past six years, moving from overcrowded minibuses to modern electric buses, as the city works to reduce congestion, improve mobility, and embrace cleaner technologies.
Rwanda has lost one of its most distinguished scholars of the Kinyarwanda language following the death of Simon Bizimana, a veteran researcher and linguist, who passed away at the age of 88 after a long illness.
Rwandan troops deployed in Jamaica have been praised for their vital role in supporting communities affected by natural disasters, following their involvement in rebuilding homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa.
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Sunday paid tribute to Rwanda’s Heroes by laying wreaths at the Heroes Monument at Heroes Square in Remera, Kigali City, as the country marked the 32nd National Heroes Day.