Rwanda’s mining sector grows strongly by 20% in early 2026.
June 22, 2026
Rwanda’s mineral sector grew 20% in early 2026, strengthening exports and economic performance.
Rwanda’s mineral sector grew 20% in early 2026, strengthening exports and economic performance.
Thirty-eight senior police officers from 10 African countries, including Rwanda, have completed a one-year leadership and security studies program at the Rwanda National Police College (NPC) in Musanze.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has emphasized that his recent visit to South Africa yielded positive results and is expected to further strengthen ties between the two countries, citing the planned resumption of the Joint Commission for Cooperation, which has not met in nearly 15 years.
President Paul Kagame has said that without patience on the part of those responsible for supervising government officials, some ministers who were recently removed from their positions would have been dismissed much earlier.
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has announced that Rwanda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached Rwf 6.346 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, up from Rwf 5.276 trillion recorded during the same period in 2025, representing an economic growth rate of 10%.
The meeting between Nduhungirehe and Lamola is scheduled to take place in Pretoria, South Africa, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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.
Northern Province Geopark bid strengthens Rwanda’s vision for sustainable tourism and scientific research hub.
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.
EVP is set to construct 55 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of Rwanda’s broader strategy to develop a modern, sustainable transport system aligned with environmental protection goals.
