Latest news in Rwanda? September 27th, 2026

Key developments and news in Rwanda around late September 2026 include:

• Leadership of the G77 and China Coalition: Rwanda officially assumed the chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G77) and China at the United Nations, taking a prominent leadership role in representing the collective interests of developing economies on global policy, climate financing, and development issues.

  The New Times

• Restoration of Diplomatic Ties with Belgium: Rwanda and Belgium agreed to restore formal diplomatic ties and reopen their respective embassies following several rounds of foreign ministerial discussions aimed at overcoming recent diplomatic rifts.

  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

• Bilateral Trade Expansion with Pakistan: Kigali hosted the Rwanda–Pakistan Investment Forum, culminating in a new bilateral trade and investment agreement focused on manufacturing, agriculture, renewable energy, and ICT cooperation.

  Lumina

• Economic and Policy Developments: Newly released government economic data showed robust second-quarter GDP growth driven by mining and construction, alongside policy efforts by the central bank to manage domestic inflationary pressures. In parallel, the cabinet endorsed a long-term development cooperation framework prioritizing green industry, digital governance, and transport infrastructure.

  Lumina

• International Justice Updates: In the United Kingdom, metropolitan prosecutors brought the first universal-jurisdiction charges against a former Rwandan official in connection with the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

  Al Jazeera