The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased its key interest rate from 7.25%, which had been set in February this year, to 8.25% in an effort to curb rising inflation.
Ronald Rwivanga has officially been sworn in as the Force Commander of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), taking over from Kenya’s Brig Gen (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, who served in the role for the past three years.
The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has announced that products exported by Rwanda between May 11–15, 2026 generated $14.7 million (more than RWF 21.5 billion).
The announcement was made by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Rwanda and Russia deepen health cooperation focusing on medical research and advanced nuclear medicine.
Rwanda and Tanzania have signed a cooperation agreement focused on energy development and cross-border collaboration.
Paul Kagame has received a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency containing the results of the first-phase assessment of Rwanda’s readiness to establish infrastructure for nuclear energy development.
Samia Suluhu Hassan praised Paul Kagame for his tireless efforts in advocating for Africa’s inclusion in global nuclear energy development initiatives.
The President of the Council of Ministers of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, has decided to remove visa requirements for all Africans planning to stay in the country for no more than 30 days.
Global climate leaders gather in Kigali to scale up adaptation finance and action.
