Rwanda is among the countries with high levels of female representation in public institutions, with women playing a significant role in national decision-making.
President Paul Kagame has met a panel of African Union (AU) mediators working to support efforts to restore peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Rwanda’s industrial output increased by 6.8% in August 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, according to figures from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
Rwanda and Kenya have signed 11 agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in several areas, including justice, security, housing, governance, culture and environmental protection.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a preliminary agreement to provide Rwanda with $35.7 million under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF), as the country seeks to sustain economic growth while tackling inflation and managing public finances.
Rwanda and Kenya are looking to deepen cooperation in trade, energy, investment and infrastructure as the two countries seek to strengthen economic ties and support development across East Africa.
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has said Rwanda’s response to rising prices must focus on increasing domestic production rather than relying on short-term measures or emotional reactions.
Rwanda is expanding the use of technology in healthcare to improve the collection and analysis of health data, support faster decision-making and provide timely medical services to citizens.
Shema Ngoga Fabrice resigned as president of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) on September 29, 2026, just over a year after taking office, adding to a long history of unfinished terms at the federation.
Rwanda has urged the United Nations Security Council to prioritise efforts to eliminate the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying its continued presence remains a security concern for Rwanda and the wider region.
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