“A single market works best, when rules and standards are predictable and consistent across jurisdictions. The institutions mandated to lead this work already exist, and they deserve our support. The same principle applies to visa policies. In Rwanda, we removed this particular barrier because we wanted people to visit, connect and discover opportunities. And as we know, it is just the right thing to do. We saw stronger business activity, increased tourism, and expanded air links. Experience, therefore, shows us that openness and cooperation are powerful drivers of development. No single region has unlocked its potential, while remaining fragmented. Air connectivity opens immense opportunities and possibilities.” President Kagame | African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026

“Air connectivity, at its core, is about Africa’s ability to act collectively and obtain concrete results. For decades, we have spoken about integration, trade and free movement. We know what has to be done. We just have to do it.” President Kagame | African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026

This afternoon in Kigali, Minister of State @UstaNcusta officially launched the National Consultations on the Drafting Process of the East African Community (EAC) Political Confederation. In her remarks, she emphasized that this event marks a significant milestone in Rwanda's contribution to the East African integration, as it provides an opportunity for citizens to actively participate and share their views to inform the confederation constitution making process. 🔗For more pictures: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCWGUj ==== = Uyu munsi, Umunyamabanga wa Leta @UstaNcusta yafunguye ku mugaragaro ibiganiro nyunguranabitekerezo ku mushinga wo guhuza inzego za politiki z'Umuryango wa Afurika y'i Burasirazuba (@jumuiya). Muri ibi biganiro, impuguke ziturutse muri EAC zizakusanya ibitekerezo by'Abanyarwanda bo mu ngeri zitandukanye, ku ngingo z'ingenzi bifuza ko uyu mushinga wazibandaho mu gihe cyo gushyirwa mu bikorwa.

🇸🇿 🇷🇼 Highlights from today's welcoming session with the Judiciary delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini, who are in Rwanda for a study visit on legal and digital frameworks. #RwandaWorks #RwandaIsOpen

This morning High Commissioner @Emmanu_bugingo received #WHO Rep. to #Zambia Dr. Clement L. Peter Lasuba. Discussions focused on strengthening Health cooperation between #Zambia and #Rwanda through South-South cooperation.@RwandaMFA #RwandaInZambia #WHOInZambia

Today in Doha, President Kagame met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani @TamimBinHamad, Amir of the State of Qatar, during his one-day working visit to Qatar. His Highness welcomed President Kagame at the Amiri Diwan, where the two leaders discussed the strong brotherly relations between Rwanda and Qatar, as well as the continued cooperation between the two countries across key sectors of mutual benefit. President Kagame and His Highness Sheikh Tamim also exchanged views on regional developments and current international affairs, reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting international peace and security. President Kagame expressed Rwanda’s solidarity and continued support for the people of Qatar.

Le Ministre @onduhungirehe est en visite à Rabat pour la 2ème Conférence ministérielle sur le maintien de la paix en environnement francophone , co-organisée par @MarocDiplomatie, @francediplo & @OIFrancophonie.

This morning, H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo, arrived in Kigali for a working visit.

On Tuesday 12 May 2026, High Commissioner @Emmanu_bugingo received for a courtesy Mr. Clement Kayitakire, CEO of EAX, accompanied by Mr. Innocent Niyonshuti, the company’s CFO. The two are in Zambia to explore business opportunities with various companies. @RwandaMFA, @EAX.

It was good to meet with Dr George Chaponda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of #Malawi, in the margins of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. We exchanged on strengthening our bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation, as well as on sharing experience in socio-economic transformation. We agreed to organise the second Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPCC) between the two countries before the end of the year. 🇲🇼🤝🏾🇷🇼

Today High Commissioner @Emmanu_bugingo held a fruitful meeting with Prof. Boniface Namangala DVC @UNZA and Hambaba Jimaima Ag. Dean School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Discussed organizing Conference @Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. @RwandaMFA @Unity_MemoryRw

“Accountability, equity and visionary leadership has led to this award-winning progress.” Thanks @EnsignMargee The Undeniable Progress in Rwanda. premiumtimesng.com/features-…

Today in Gaborone, Minister @onduhungirehe and his counterpart, Hon. Phenyo Butale, Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, co-chaired the 2nd Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) between Rwanda and Botswana. In his remarks, Minister @onduhungirehe highlighted the strong ties between the two countries and underscored the need to deepen bilateral economic cooperation. Both Ministers welcomed the finalisation of six key instruments, to be signed during the State Visit of H.E. President Paul Kagame to Botswana on 6 May 2026.

I Nairobi, ahagarariye Nyakubahwa Perezida wa Repubulika @PaulKagame, Minisitiri @Dr_JimmyGasore yitabiriye inama ya Africa We Build Summit 2026. Iyi nama yahuje abayobozi batandukanye kugira ngo baganire ku ngamba zigamije guteza imbere ibikorwa remezo muri Afurika.

"Rwanda calls on the United Nations not to fail this region once again, but to stand firmly against hatred, injustice and the seeds of the genocide." Foreign Affairs Minister, @onduhungirehe, calls on the international community to not turn a blind eye to the acts of violence of the genocidal FDLR that have found fertile ground in the Eastern DRC. #RBANews #Kwibuka32

President Kagame sent a written message to H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Rwanda–Qatar relations, delivered by @Vbiruta Minister of @RwandaInterior, during his meeting with H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of @MOI_Qatar and ISF Commander.

Today, the Vice President of the Senate Nyirahabimana Soline addressed the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly on the theme of “Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace, and Ensuring Justice for Future Generations.” Thirty-two years ago, #Rwanda endured the darkest chapter in its history, the Genocide against the Tutsi. The country was close to becoming a failed state, the hope for the future generation seemed almost extinguished. However, with the visionary leadership, we embarked on a journey of rebuilding unity, peace and justice. We established strong and accountable public institutions and inclusive governance. We restored the rule of law, and fostered democratic practices that focus on citizen participation.” #IPU152

As the @WorldBankGroup Meetings comes to an end, a key highlight: The World Bank Vice President for People @MamtaMurthi hands the HCI award to Min. @yusuf_murangwa , recognizing Rwanda’s strong progress in health, education, and human capital development.

This morning, Minister of State @UstaNcusta received Ms. Patricia Pilar Llombart Cussac @llombartpatUE, Managing Director for Africa at the European Union External Action Service (EEAS), on courtesy call. They discussed ways to further strengthen Rwanda–EU partnership.

Minister @onduhungirehe is in Türkiye for the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, taking place from 17-19 April, under the theme “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties”. He will participate in the panel discussion: “Investing in Africa’s Future: Strategy, Scale and Competitiveness”. Follow his intervention live: 🔗tv-trthaber6.medya.trt.com.t… ⏲️ 3:00 PM (Kigali time)