Older banknotes of Rwf 500 , Rwf 1,000, Rwf2,000 and Rwf 5,000 that were issued between 2004 and 2015 will soon be withdrawn from circulation in Rwanda, following a new presidential order published late February.

The Lower Chamber of Parliament, has unanimously approved the revised budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, which has been reduced by 80.4 billion Rwandan Francs (Rwf) compared to the previously approved budget, bringing the total to Rwf 6.952 trillion.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will halt collection of additional duties pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting Tuesday, following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 20.

European Union (EU) foreign ministers failed on Monday to reach an agreement on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, after Hungary refused to back the measures ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russian-Ukraine conflict.

Rwanda is set to spend more than Rwf 513 billion on key infrastructure projects during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to a performance report from the Ministry of Infrastructure. The funding will support the construction and rehabilitation of roads and other strategic facilities across the country. The government recently indicated that the national budget approved […]

The plenary of the Senate of Rwanda has endorsed its recommendations on the revised 2025/2026 national budget bill, which has been reduced by Rwf 80.4 billion. Despite the overall cut, allocations for social welfare have increased, placing citizens’ well-being at the center of the revised spending plan.

Foreign direct investment in Rwanda reached $1.09 billion (over Rwf 1.5 trillion) in 2024, up from $886.9 million recorded in 2023, according to a new report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda released on February 17, 2026.

Rwanda's government has reported significant progress in implementing the national budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year, with 65% already executed by early February 2026. This strong pace positions the country to fully utilize its resources by the end of June, even as officials pursue a modest revision to refine priorities.

A new survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum reveals that most of the world’s central banks remain cautious about embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into core operations, and overwhelmingly avoid investing in digital assets.

Rwanda continues to demonstrate strong and resilient governance performance, with Safety, Inclusion, and Transparency emerging as the country’s best-performing pillars in the newly released 12th Rwanda Governance Scorecard (RGS).

These include a new iron and steel processing plant, a lithium and tantalum refinery, and expanded petroleum storage facilities. These projects are highlighted in the annual economic performance report released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM). Export targets and industrial growth According to MINICOM, Rwanda aims to increase its total export value to […]

The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has reported that the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main gauge of inflation rose by 7.3 percent year-on-year in September 2025, up from 7.1 percent recorded in August 2025.

The Government of Rwanda , on October 8, 2025, signed two financing agreements with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) totaling US $45 million (over Frw 65 billion) to advance national development goals.

Rwanda aims to increase agricultural and livestock production by 50% by 2029, a move designed to strengthen food security and accelerate economic growth. The government has outlined a series of strategies to achieve this ambitious target, focusing on technology adoption, investment, and farmer support.

Rwanda’s economy grew by 7.8% in the second quarter of 2025, up from 6.5% in the first quarter, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, rose by 7.1 percent in August 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to new figures released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has raised its Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 6.75 per cent, in a move aimed at keeping inflation within target while safeguarding macroeconomic stability.

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has taken a major step toward the introduction of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), as the country moves steadily toward a more modern, inclusive financial system. The project, which began in 2023 with a feasibility study, has now entered the proof-of-concept (PoC) phase, testing the digital currency on a small scale and gathering feedback from stakeholders in the financial sector.

The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has revealed that Rwanda's trade with international markets reached a total value of $1.995 billion in the first quarter of 2025.

Michael Fairbanks, a longtime advisor to President Paul Kagame, has credited Rwanda’s thriving value chains to a culture of accountability, innovation, and mutual trust, qualities he says set the country apart from other emerging markets.