President Paul Kagame has said that Rwanda’s decision to grant visa-free entry to all Africans and simplify entry procedures has yielded significant benefits in both trade and tourism, urging other African countries to adopt similar measures.
President Paul Kagame arrived in Lomé, Togo, on Monday, June 15, 2026, to participate in the African Air Transport Convention & Expo, a major continental forum focused on advancing Africa’s aviation industry.
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has commended Rwanda’s progress in trade and investment, saying the Commonwealth should draw lessons from the country’s experience as it pursues institutional reforms.
North Korea has strongly criticized the United States over its approval of a major missile sale to South Korea, warning that the move could further worsen tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
President Paul Kagame held talks with the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, who is in Rwanda on an official working visit.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has announced that the United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire deal following mediation efforts led by Pakistan.
In January 2026, he had also been sentenced to five years in prison on charges of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and forging official documents.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died after spending more than three years in a coma. She passed away on Thursday at the age of 47.
Trump claims Iran deal is near, but Tehran denies final agreement, as tensions continue despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations and uncertainty.
On June 10, 2026, Human Rights Watch released a report documenting allegations of killings, unlawful detentions, and forced recruitment of civilians into armed groups in eastern DRC.
