Fire outbreaks remain a major threat to lives and property in Rwanda, with some incidents resulting in deaths, permanent injuries and significant financial losses.
Rwanda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached RWF 7.174 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, up from RWF 5.799 trillion recorded during the same quarter in 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
Rwanda has officially opened a liaison office attached to its embassy in Japan in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, as part of efforts to expand its diplomatic engagement and bring embassy services closer to Rwandan citizens.
Rwanda has been ranked 20th among 199 countries for the ease of entry for foreign visitors, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, highlighting the country’s relatively open visa policy as tourism continues to grow.
Rwanda has opened a new steel plant in Musanze with an annual production capacity of 250,000 tonnes, in a move expected to reduce the country’s dependence on imported steel and strengthen local manufacturing.
Rwanda’s secondary school national examination pass rate climbed to 94.33% in the 2025/26 academic year, up from 89.1% the previous year, according to results released by the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA).
Kagame, Macron discuss strengthening Rwanda-France tiPresident Paul Kagame met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris for talks on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between Rwanda and France.
President Paul Kagame and his Republic of the Congo counterpart, Denis Sassou Nguesso, have discussed the need for African countries to develop homegrown solutions to the challenges facing the continent.
President Paul Kagame has called for Africa to play a greater role in the global space sector, saying the continent should move beyond using space technology to actively participate in research, science, decision-making and industrial development.
Louise Mushikiwabo has led the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) for seven years, with her tenure focused on women’s empowerment, youth, technology, education and strengthening ties among French-speaking countries and communities.
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