Latest news in Rwanda? September 28th, 2026

Here are the major news headlines and developments concerning Rwanda as of September 28, 2026:

• Leadership of the G77 and China Coalition: Rwanda officially assumed the chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G77) and China, the largest intergovernmental coalition of developing nations at the United Nations. The leadership transition places Kigali at the forefront of championing the economic, climate, and development priorities of the Global South on the multilateral stage.

  The New Times

• Restoration of Diplomatic Ties with Belgium: Rwanda and Belgium formally re-established full diplomatic relations following an 18-month rift sparked by disputes concerning regional security in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The move has been widely welcomed by regional and international observers as a positive step for diplomatic engagement.

  NewsNow

• Regional Security and DRC Peace Efforts: Diplomatic efforts surrounding stability in eastern DR Congo remain central, with continued international callsincluding commendations from international partnersfor all parties to adhere to verified ceasefire and peace negotiation frameworks.

  Al Jazeera

• Trade and Economic Partnerships:

  • Rwanda is expanding bilateral trade outreach following recent trade pacts, notably deepening commercial ties and exploring logistics partnerships with Oman.

    NewsNow

  • Bilateral technology cooperation expanded through a newly signed ICT partnership agreement with Jordan.

    NewsNow

  • Financial integration deepened with Rwandan financial institutions moving to connect with cross-border yuan settlement networks to facilitate trade with Asian markets.

    NewsNow

• Domestic Affairs & Public Safety:

  • Rwanda National Police launched enforcement actions against reckless public behavior, arresting several content creators accused of executing dangerous road stunts on public highways for social media engagement.

  • The nationwide community work program (Umuganda) and civic campaigns have pivoted heavily toward youth substance abuse prevention and national public health initiatives.