Rwanda's contribution to global research has received fresh recognition following the election of two Rwandan academics to The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), an international body that brings together scientists whose work advances knowledge and development.

Kenyan businesses taking part in the 26th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair in Kigali say they are finding opportunities to expand into Rwanda, with some already securing buyers and exploring partnerships with local businesses.

A Kenyan court has sentenced pastor Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for his role in the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children who were starved to death on his orders in one of the country's deadliest cult-related tragedies.

Equity Bank Rwanda has launched Equity Mobile Money Africa (EMMA, a digital banking account that brings payments, savings and access to credit into one platform, in a move aimed at expanding access to formal financial services.

Rwanda's central bank governor, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, has been named Africa's Woman in Finance at the 2026 Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) Awards, in recognition of her leadership and contribution to advancing financial inclusion.

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war in Iran contributed to Republican losses in the November 3 midterm elections, which saw Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress in a major setback for his administration.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has urged African countries to strengthen trade among themselves, arguing that changing United States trade policies should encourage businesses to explore opportunities within the continent.

Rwandan artisans and creative entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to showcase their work to international audiences when the Rwanda Diplomatic Charity Bazaar returns to Kigali for its second edition on November 21, 2026.

Rwanda’s changing climate is creating growing risks for public health, with floods, landslides, extreme heat and drought threatening communities in different parts of the country, according to a new government assessment.

President Paul Kagame has arrived in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, to attend the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which brings together leaders and representatives of the organisation’s 56 member states.