Gorilla tourism remains one of the major sources of revenue from visitors to Rwanda, generating an estimated $45.7 million in the second quarter of 2026 alone, equivalent to more than Rwf65 billion.

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Rwanda’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘B+’ with a Stable Outlook, citing strong governance indicators, high growth potential and the highly concessional nature of the country’s public debt.

Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has criticised his Burundian counterpart, Édouard Bizimana, over remarks dismissing the FDLR as a pretext for the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, questioning his position as Chairperson of the African Union Executive Council.

Rwandan investors can now participate in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, a development that comes amid ongoing discussions over Rwanda’s potential investment in a separate Dangote-backed refinery project planned for Kenya.

Rwandan courts have handed down community service sentences in 4,474 cases since 2018, with offenders either serving them from home or at designated facilities.

Rwanda and Oman have signed two agreements and six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation across areas including trade, investment, agriculture, logistics and food security.

Rwanda’s formal industrial production increased by 6.6 percent in July 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, reflecting continued expansion across the country’s mining, manufacturing, electricity, and water and waste management sectors, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

President Paul Kagame and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq held bilateral talks as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including energy, logistics and food security.

The University of Rwanda is among six universities selected to anchor a new regional artificial intelligence network aimed at strengthening AI education, research and innovation across East Africa.

Bishop Kalisa Atupenda Prince, who was officially installed as a bishop of the Lutheran Church in Rwanda on Sunday, September 6, 2026, has pledged to strengthen the church’s independence by equipping its members with education, improving church infrastructure and promoting self-reliance.

President Paul Kagame has expressed condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

As Rwanda begins a new school year, the government is stepping up efforts to improve education quality, strengthen discipline in schools and address gaps in teachers’ skills, Education Minister Joseph Nsengimana has said.

President Paul Kagame is expected in Oman on Monday, September 7, for a two-day working visit that comes as relations between Rwanda and the Gulf state enter a new phase of closer economic cooperation.

A customer asks a small business owner on WhatsApp whether a product is available. The seller checks their stock, responds with a price, shares payment details and waits for a screenshot confirming the transaction.

Deep in the mountain forests of southwestern China lives one of the world’s most beloved animals: the giant panda. With its distinctive black-and-white coat and gentle appearance, the panda has become a global symbol of wildlife conservation and one of China’s most recognisable national treasures.

Lumia Lux has launched a project to construct Lumia Lux Apartments Hotel, a 14-storey building in Kiyovu, Kigali, with an investment of more than $20 million.

VINMUSA Vineyard Estate has planted Rwanda’s first fine-wine vines, setting in motion a $22 million (approximately Rwf 32 billion) investment aimed at establishing a high-elevation wine estate combining premium wine production, luxury hospitality and agri-tourism.

Rwandans living in Copenhagen showcased Rwanda’s culture, tourism, coffee and locally made products at Gladsaxe Day 2026, a major community festival that brought together more than 10,000 people in the Municipality of Gladsaxe, Denmark, on Saturday, August 22.

Kigali City plans to progressively expand the Mpazi Model Village housing project in Gitega Sector, Nyarugenge District, to about 4,106 housing units, the city spokesperson has said.

Rwanda and Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in higher education, research, technology, innovation, and skills and capacity development.