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Rwanda Marks 32nd Commemoration of Tutsi Genocide

Rwanda and the world began the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on April 7, 2026, with a series of remembrance events organized by the Ministry of Unity and National Cohesion (MINUBUMWE).

PM Arrives in Equatorial Guinea for OACPS Summit

Prime Minister, Dr. Edouard Ngirente Nsengiyumva, has arrived in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to represent President Paul Kagame at the 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS).

Dr. Biruta delivers Kagame message to Congo’s Sassou Nguesso

Rwanda’s interior minister, Dr. Vincent Biruta, met with Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso to deliver a message from President Paul Kagame congratulating him on his re-election for a fifth term, Rwanda’s foreign ministry said.

Rwanda’s Ambassador Presents Credentials to Gabonese President

Rwanda’s Ambassador Parfait Busabizwa presented his credentials to Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on Tuesday, March 17, formally assuming his role as Rwanda’s representative in Gabon. The ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Libreville.

Rwandan Soldiers Return Home After Infrastructure Mission in Jamaica

Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) soldiers returned home Monday, March 16, 2026, after completing a two-month infrastructure and disaster relief mission in Jamaica. They arrived at Kigali International Airport in Kanombe, where they were welcomed by RDF Rescue Unit Commander Gen. Maj. Alexis Kagame.

Rwanda Lawmakers Call for Lasting Solution to Illegal Mining

Rwanda’s lower chamber of parliament has called for stronger and long-term measures to curb illegal mining, warning that the practice is threatening public safety, damaging the environment and undermining the country’s mineral sector.

Senators call for urgent measures to curb water losses

Rwandan senators have urged WASAC Group to urgently address the high level of treated water being lost through leaks, warning it represents a major financial loss and limits access to clean water for many citizens.