The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has welcomed a new cohort of young men and women into its ranks following the successful completion of six months of intensive basic military training at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) Nasho in Kirehe District.

Senators and Members of Parliament who worked with the late Senator Mukabalisa Donatille have paid tribute to her, describing her as a dedicated leader, a source of guidance, a mother figure to many, and a role model whose legacy will continue to inspire.

The Senate of Rwanda has expressed condolences to the family of Senator Donatille Mukabalisa, who passed away after an illness.

The Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) has officially repatriated to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) thirty-nine (39) Congolese nationals who had falsely identified themselves as former FDLR combatants.

President Paul Kagame has said he could not accept that the government of former President Juvénal Habyarimana continued denying Rwandan refugees the right to return home, arguing that this was the reason he and his colleagues took up the struggle to liberate the country.

Rwanda has granted citizenship to 105 people from 27 countries, with the majority originating from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

President Paul Kagame, who also serves as Chairman of the RPF-Inkotanyi, has held discussions with senior cadres of the RPF for discussions on the Party’s history and its role in Rwanda’s transformation. 

A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Friday, July 24, 2026, approved the establishment of the Rwanda Nature Foundation (RNF), a dedicated body to strengthen the protection, conservation and sustainable management of Rwanda's wildlife and protected areas, among a raft of decisions aimed at advancing the country's digital transformation, food security, infrastructure development and international cooperation.

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.

Rwanda has introduced a new technology that uses specialised cameras to improve artificial insemination in cows and pigs, a development expected to increase livestock productivity and help farmers achieve better breeding results.

A town hall meeting was held Thursday for the six candidates for the next UN secretary-general, allowing them to reach a global audience.

Rwanda has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening defence cooperation with China as the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) marked the 99th anniversary of its founding.

The construction of the Kivu Belt Water Treatment Plant has been completed, with the facility now supplying clean water to residents in Bwishyura and Rubengera sectors of Karongi District, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA).

American billionaire and Co-Chair of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, is in Rwanda as part of a visit focused on learning more about the country’s progress in health, agriculture, and digital public infrastructure.

The creation of the world's first intergovernmental international organization to cope with opportunities and challenges posed by thinking machines was announced at a major AI governance conference in Shanghai on Friday.

Rwanda’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Vincent Biruta, has expressed concern over what he described as a lack of balance in the approach taken by the United States in mediating the implementation of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

President Paul Kagame has warned against fabricating achievements, saying Rwandans themselves will expose false claims because the experiences and observations of citizens remain the true measure of what has been accomplished.

The Rwanda National Police (RNP) has expressed confidence that Rwanda will soon have an internationally recognised driving permit system.

The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on two senior commanders of the FDLR, a terrorist group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Kigali has joined the BestCities Global Alliance as its 14th member, a global network of leading convention destinations, in a move expected to strengthen Rwanda's position in the international meetings and events industry.