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Among the reforms under discussion are enhanced scanner image sharing, customs data exchange, automation of customs systems, improved cargo monitoring and stronger risk management mechanisms.

The ministry said all foreign nationals who have travelled to or transited through the DRC within 30 days prior to their intended travel to Rwanda will be denied entry.

The signing was announced by the Russian Ministry of Health on Tuesday, May 19, through a statement shared on its official Telegram account.

The event was presided over by Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Marksons Oboth, who also serves as Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of the EASF.

UN judges have formally terminated proceedings in the Félicien Kabuga case following his death in The Hague, marking the end of the last Rwanda-related genocide trial before the UN Mechanism.

Rwanda maintains that more than 1,000 perpetrators fled abroad and continue to live freely, insisting they must be brought to justice where they are or repatriated for prosecution.

According to Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, Kigali will now directly deal with the government of Mozambique to secure funding for the deployment, rather than relying on European Union (EU) support.

The incubation period for Ebola, the time between exposure to the virus and the appearance of the first symptoms, can go up to 21 days.

Beyond electricity generation, Rwanda is also prioritising broader applications of nuclear science in healthcare, agriculture and research.

The President of the Mechanism, Judge Graciela Gatti Santana, has since ordered a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Kabuga’s death, assigning Judge Alphons Orie to conduct the inquiry.

The EAC has both the platform and responsibility to reject and counter this ideology. Failure to act now risks allowing it to entrench further, at a far greater cost than the political discomfort of addressing it today.

According to HRW, Karasira began facing pressure and threats after releasing a video on his YouTube channel in 2020 about losing relatives during the 1994 genocide and against the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) in its aftermath.

The 521-kilometre line, estimated to cost $2.5 billion, has been under discussion since at least 2007 but has not progressed to construction.

Rwanda’s candidacy was announced on Monday, May 4, during the ITU Council session in Geneva by Urujeni Bakuramutsa, the country’s ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva.

At Rwanda’s Nyarubuye Genocide Memorial in Kirehe District, a guide says Tutsi relocations were later followed by a breakdown of coexistence after the April 1994 killings began, leaving thousands dead.

Saverina Mujawayezu, widowed during Rwanda’s 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, later returned to teaching, testified in Gacaca courts, and helped establish AVEGA Agahozo in Rwamagana.

The number of registered projects rose from 612 in 2024 to 799 in 2025, an increase of 30.6 per cent, reflecting stronger investor participation and a more diversified pipeline.

The performance was supported by 1.49 million visitor arrivals, attracted in part by Rwanda's mountain gorilla trekking and new experiences across its national parks, the report said.

We do not say "Never Again" because we believe that the ill has been eradicated, nor that the fight is over; we say "Never Again" because we have embraced the reality of a perpetual resistance against the recurrence of the evil that tried to break us, to erase us.

The meeting also received an update from Qatar on ongoing negotiations between the Congolese government and the AFC/M23 movement, which are complementary to the Washington process.

Christen said France established a specialised system of magistrates and gendarmes dedicated to fighting impunity and handling genocide-related cases.

Celestin Nsanzuwera was in control for most of the day, picking up birdies on the 1st, 7th, 8th, 13th and 15th holes to build a comfortable lead.

The agreement forms part of broader outcomes under the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in November 2025.

Rwanda’s military intervention in northern Mozambique began in July 2021, when Kigali deployed about 1,000 troops and police at the request of the Mozambican government.

Robert Kayinamura, the Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, said the continued presence and tolerance of the FDLR in eastern DR Congo remains Rwanda’s primary security concern, describing it as an “ongoing existential threat”.

For citizens aged 16 and above, registration involves submitting biometric data, including fingerprints, a facial photograph, and a signature, along with personal details such as the name, parents’ names, date of birth, and current address.

Kagame said the reality of the genocide is clear for all to see. The real leaders were convicted in national courts with rigorous evidence, and the Gacaca process documented the causes of the genocide in a way never seen or heard in Rwanda.

At a UN commemoration in Nairobi, Rwanda urged countries to prosecute or extradite over 1,000 suspected 1994 genocide perpetrators living abroad and warned that global inaction risks enabling new atrocities.

The memorial will be unveiled as the continental body joins Rwandans for the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at its headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.

The President will also lay a wreath in honour of the more than 250,000 victims laid to rest at the memorial, as well as all those who perished. A nationwide minute of silence will follow, and the national flag will fly at half-mast throughout the week of mourning.

He was a young child when the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi began in Rwanda and narrowly escaped death on multiple occasions. His mother was murdered, and he saw his grandmother killed by a grenade attack on a church where Tutsis were hiding.

Rwanda plans to start using methane from Lake Kivu for cooking by early 2028, prioritising schools and other large users as LPG prices rise and firewood remains dominant.

Rwanda’s daily fuel demand hit 3.1 million litres in early April, driven by local rush-buying and cross-border motorists, prompting a 13–14% pump price hike to protect national fuel stocks.

Kagame described Washington’s approach as “insults thrown in the face” of Rwanda, asserting that the sanctions ignore the deeper security challenges in the region.

United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe, Edward Kallon, noted that despite these enormous challenges, post-genocide Rwanda has made significant progress in its recovery, which is, however, under threat from the FDLR, genocide ideology and denial.

The same approach applies across other denominations, with older series being withdrawn and newer ones retained due to improved durability and security elements.

Ngoga stressed that the FDLR should not be treated as an ordinary armed group, describing it as a force with genocidal intent.

Rwanda argues that the UK failed to honour financial obligations worth millions of pounds.

Officials warn that individuals who fail to obtain the Digital ID risk difficulties accessing services, as institutions increasingly adopt systems that rely on digital verification.

President Paul Kagame promised that additional support, including assistance for essential infrastructure, would be provided and personally monitored.

President Paul Kagame says Rwanda’s oversight of religious institutions is meant to prevent exploitation and improve accountability, not restrict faith, as he addresses Muslim leaders after Eid ul-Fitr celebrations.

Some of the unconfirmed claims were that there was an attempted unlawful and hostile breach of the First Lady’s hotel room, but security officials intervened, and local security agencies are following up on the matter.

The move is in line with Rwanda's efforts to reduce reliance on electricity imports and fossil fuels.

As Rwanda accelerates its digital transformation and positions itself as a regional technology hub, experts say the country should start planning early for the environmental impact of the infrastructure powering artificial intelligence.

Africa’s young and rapidly growing population presents what Hugh Evans calls a “massive demographic dividend,” one that could fuel not just music, but adjacent industries like tech and media.

It adds that Rwanda and DRC also reaffirmed their commitments under the Washington Accords to achieve lasting peace and prosperity in the region.

Rwanda plans to seek UNESCO recognition for its Inyambo cattle once a new animal husbandry law is passed, aiming to protect the indigenous breed’s identity amid rising risks of misidentification.

The arbitration proceedings were initiated by Rwanda in January over the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP), a bilateral treaty signed in 2024.

Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said in a post on X that the mission had played a critical role in restoring a measure of order in the troubled province.

Ethiopia is in the midst of a rainy season, which started in February and is expected to last through March.

As Rwanda aspires to be a high-income country by 2050, it requires abundant electricity to power its development initiatives, said Kagame.