Pitchou Shomongo, president of Diaspora Plurielle and a member of the International Social Body for Human Rights in Congo, has called for greater international attention to the situation of the Banyamulenge in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Banyamulenge representatives turned to the International Criminal Court (ICC) after years of attempts to seek justice through the Democratic Republic of Congo’s judicial system failed to produce a meaningful response, lawyer Bernard Maingain has said.

Representatives of the Banyamulenge community from Minembwe in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, calling for an investigation into serious crimes committed against members of their community.

From August 2 to 30, 2026, the Museum für Kunst, located in Rockenhausen, Germany, will host an art exhibition entitled “Rwanda: The Land of a Thousand Hills, Home to a Thousand Stories,” inviting visitors to discover Rwanda’s rich cultural, historical, and human heritage through the works of Rwandan artist Émile Ngaboyisonga.

As more and more members of the Rwandan diaspora invest in real estate back home, managing their properties remotely remains a major challenge.

Rwanda and Poland have taken another step in strengthening their bilateral relations by signing an agreement allowing family members of diplomats and other embassy staff from both countries to engage in gainful employment in their host countries.

On the night of July 17–18, 2026, the Paris Court of Assizes upheld the conviction of Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo for complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity, confirming his 27-year prison sentence.

Rwandans living in Türkiye, together with their friends, gathered in Ankara on July 18, 2026, to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation (Kwibohora32). The event combined sports competitions, discussions on Rwanda’s liberation struggle, and cultural performances, with a strong focus on the role of young people in safeguarding the country’s achievements.

Nearly 200 members of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) living, working and studying across different parts of the United Kingdom gathered in Brighton on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for a day of discussions focused on Rwanda’s history, the country’s achievements, cultural values and the role of the diaspora in shaping its future.

At just 26 years old, Kevin Ishimwe, from Gikondo in Kigali City, is part of a new generation of young Rwandans using the skills acquired abroad to contribute to their country’s development.