Rwanda

As of July 31, 2025, Rwanda ranked second in terms of contribution of uniformed personnel to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, with 5,905 personnel.

The strikes, which targeted senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, had earlier drawn condemnation from Kigali.

Since it wants to use Rwanda as a base to access the African market, “I believe it could be even more. But of course, it will take some time, and it will depend on the customers”.

Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, the Head of Defence Public Affairs Department and Defence Spokesperson for the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), underscored the significance of the initiative in building capacity for sustainable peacekeeping.

According to the HRW, 1,171 new graves were recorded between 2022 and 2025, the increase coinciding with the M23 armed group's offensive on Goma and Bukavu cities in the eastern DRC in January 2025.

Opening the summit, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that the high cost of air travel remains a barrier to tourism and connectivity across Africa.

The summit has drawn representatives from airlines, airports, aviation authorities, and industry professionals from across the continent and beyond.

The move forms part of a series of measures aimed at ensuring adherence to the peace accord, also referred to as the Washington Accord, which commits the two states to work with regional and international partners to promote stability, security and development in the region, recognising that peace and prosperity are interdependent.

The initiative is powered by EHang, a global leader in urban air mobility technology, which has joined forces with CRBC to expand its international footprint.

The deal was announced on Wednesday during a meeting between Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and Mozambique's Daniel Chapo, elected in October 2024. 

As of May 2023, more than 208,000 Rwandan refugees were hosted in the DRC, while an estimated 81,000 Congolese refugees lived in Rwanda.

Rwanda dismissed these allegations as hastily released and lacking credible investigation, claiming they were designed to promote a predetermined narrative.

Rwanbatt-2 has now fully assumed its duties in Sector North, continuing Rwanda’s strong contribution to UN peacekeeping efforts.

All schools within Kigali will be closed during the championship week, while public servants have been encouraged to work remotely.

Francois Gasana, 53, was extradited after being detained in Norway in 2022 on charges of murder during the genocide.

The 20th edition of Kwita Izina will unfold in the foothills of Volcanoes National Park, in Musanze District, northern Rwanda, and the baby gorillas to be named include 18 born in 2024.

The US State Department has already sent Kigali a list of names for the first batch, with the initial 10 deportees expected to arrive soon, according to a senior official.

The Parliament said “these utterances contrast sharply with the constructive spirit” demonstrated at the session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie held in Paris, France.

The meeting, held in the Washington DC, included observers from the United States, Qatar, the Republic of Togo (serving as the African Union facilitator), and the African Union Commission.

President Kagame made the remarks during the official opening of Zaria Court, a $25 million (Sh3.6 billion) sports and entertainment complex in Kigali, on Monday, July 28.

Built by former NBA player and Giants of Africa founder Masai Ujiri, the complex includes sports courts, an 80-room hotel, retail and co-working spaces, and a podcast hub.

The launch of Zaria Court was part of the Giants of Africa Festival, a week-long event running through August 2, dedicated to empowering African youth through sports, arts, and leadership.

Kagame urged them to lead with purpose, accountability, and self-reflection, stressing that no external validation can replace personal dedication to national service.

The reshuffle came just one day after Kagame appointed a new prime minister on Wednesday.

Nsengiyumva, who until now served as deputy governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, replaces Édouard Ngirente, whose seven-year tenure came to an abrupt end on Wednesday.

Karega's latest assignment comes after Brussels quietly rejected his nomination as Rwanda's ambassador to Belgium—an apparent snub that was never publicly explained.

Speaking in Nairobi during Rwanda’s 31st Liberation Day on Friday, High Commissioner Ernest Rwamucyo described Kenya as a true ally in the country’s rise from genocide and dictatorship.

The Rwandan leader went further, suggesting that former President Joseph Kabila orchestrated the transition.

Speaking to journalists in Kigali, Kagame reaffirmed Rwanda's commitment to the agreement, which was brokered by the administration of US President Donald Trump.

On June 27, the DRC and Rwanda signed a landmark peace agreement in the United States, sparking hopes of ending years of armed conflict and humanitarian crises in the eastern DRC and the wider Great Lakes region.

The two-day celebrations in Kigali will highlight Kiswahili’s growing role in regional integration, education, diplomacy, and economic development.

A treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo comes as the United States tries to reassert its role as a global mediator under President Donald Trump. But it leaves many unanswered questions.

The peace agreement was initially expected to be signed by Rwandan and DR Congo Presidents in the White House in mid-June, according to the Declaration of Principles signed by the countries' foreign ministers on April 25.

The deal, quietly initialled by technical teams on June 18, is to be witnessed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and bears the fingerprints of both Washington and Doha.

Technical teams from Rwanda and DR Congo finalised a draft of the agreement, which is scheduled to be signed by the countries’ foreign ministers next week.

Ingabire is currently being held at the RIB Remera Station in Kigali, pending the transfer of her case file to the National Public Prosecution Authority.

The agreement, according to a joint statement from the US State Department, is due to be signed on June 27 at a ministerial-level meeting.

The visit began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, paying tribute to the historical legacy and enduring leadership of the father of independence.

The vehicle has a method of cleaning roads without raising dust, by using a vacuum or suction system to remove dirt, debris, and loose materials from the road surface.

If convicted, Nzigiyimfura faces up to 30 years in prison, with sentencing to be determined by a federal judge in accordance with U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Rwanda took over the leadership from Kenya on Friday during the 11th Council of Ministers meeting held in Nairobi. The meeting concluded with renewed commitments from Member States to tackle the challenges posed by the spread of small arms and light weapons in the region.

Ngoga pointed to the recent discovery of Faustin Nsabumukunzi, an indicted genocide suspect found living as a beekeeper in New York.

The Rwandan Court of Appeal found him guilty on July 31, 2024, after overturning a previous acquittal by the High Council Chamber for International Crimes (HCCIC). The charges detailed his direct participation in the massacres at Busasamana and Gacamena, as well as attacks on the Tutsi at Mudende University and those transported from Saint Fidèle School to Nyundo, where many were killed.

After being flown to Kigali, the rhinos were moved by road to Akagera National Park, covering a combined distance of over 3,400 kilometres.

Speaking in Glasgow, Scotland, after the final stage of the Tour of Britain Women, FERWACY President Samson Ndayishimiye reassured the global cycling community that the country's security situation does not pose any threat to the tournament.

Nsanzimana also warned of the possibility of increased malaria during the period, calling upon people to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, drain standing water and get tested early.

In the statement announcing the withdrawal, Rwanda condemned "the instrumentalisation" of the ECCAS by DR Congo with the support from some members and "distortion of the organisation’s purpose."

Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision follows the 26th ECCAS Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, where it says member states unlawfully denied it the bloc’s rotating chairmanship in favour of the DRC.

Rwandan regulations already determine that to start a church, a preacher must have at least a theology degree.

The traffickers work with agents using the internet to lure their victims through making bogus promises of lucrative jobs and education scholarships.

The advantages of the microscope are the system’s precision, which helps surgeons operate more safely and efficiently, especially in delicate brain and spine procedures.