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
President Kagame attended the BAL Semi-Finals game between Angola’s Petro de Luanda and Libya’s Al Ahly Ly, where Petro de Luanda qualified for the final against Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers on Sunday, 31 May 2026.
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined thousands of fans as RSSB Tigers defeated Petro de Luanda 90–88 to become BAL Season 6 champions, the first Rwandan team to lift the trophy.
Today at the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College in Nyakinama, President Kagame presides over the Rwanda Defence Force Senior Command and Staff Course Intake 14 Graduation Ceremony. Follow live: youtube.com/watch?v=cBJks3…
“This course was designed to enhance your ability to navigate complex and sometimes, seemingly impossible situations. There are, however, certain qualities that it cannot give you that you must personally cultivate.
The first is courage. You will not always have guarantees, and
“The current standing of RDF does not exist by default. It has been built over many years through dedicated service, discipline, and professionalism. You must lead with integrity, and never stop learning and improving.” President Kagame | RDF Senior Command and Staff Course 14
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Amb. Johan Borgstam, European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region. Their discussions covered regional developments, including the need for concrete action to address the root causes of the
President Kagame also welcomed Hon. Shirley Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth @SGCommonwealth, who is in Rwanda on a working visit. They held constructive discussions on strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and the Commonwealth, and the forthcoming CHOGM 2026.
President Kagame has arrived in Lomé, Togo, where he was received by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé @FEGnassingbe ahead of the inaugural African Air Transport Convention & Expo.
“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
“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
The IMF has approved US $250m ECF for Rwanda with the initial disbursement upon approval. The 38‑month program aims to stabilize the economy, ease external and fiscal pressures, and boost private sector-led inclusive growth. imf.org/en/news/articl…#Rwanda#IMF