Kigali

Nairobi and Kigali signed three agreements to expand Rwanda’s access to petroleum imports through Mombasa, Kenya. The move aims to diversify fuel supply routes amid a continent-wide crisis caused by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Nigeria’s Dangote Group plans to expand oil refining capacity in response to the energy challenges.

DR Congo's Minister of Communication Patrick Muyaya accused Rwanda of lacking political will to implement the 2025 US-brokered peace deal and urged stronger international pressure on Rwanda. Muyaya called for the United States to apply more tools to pressure Kigali.

Rwanda has questioned the methodology of a UN commission investigating human rights in eastern DR Congo, asserting that allegations require independently verifiable evidence and field access to affected areas. The government argues the inquiry cannot fully fulfill its mandate without on-the-ground access.

Tony Ojukwu of NHRC was elected vice-president of the African Rights Network on 26 June. The election occurred during the Fourth Annual Conference of ANPMN held in Kigali, Rwanda.

Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe expressed disappointment in the US mediation in the DR Congo conflict, accusing the US of biased actions and singling out Rwanda for sanctions while DR Congo fails to uphold the 2025 Washington Accords.

Kigali aims to increase public transport usage from 20 per cent to 50 per cent within 10 years by prioritizing reliability, efficiency, and attractiveness over expanding bus routes.

Six months into Kigali's new public transport model, there are signs of progress with increased ridership, government-backed bus investments, performance-based contracts, and a focus on technology. The reforms aim to transition public transport from a fragmented business to a structured public service.

Rwanda's RSSB Tigers won the 2026 Basketball Africa League, defeating Angola's Petro de Luanda 90-88 in Kigali. The NBA-backed league attracted record crowds during the event.

A €15 million multicountry clinical trial for a vaccine against chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease often mistaken for malaria, has been launched in Rwanda's Kigali. The initiative aims to accelerate vaccine development.

FSD Africa is raising $400 million for SME financing in five nations, with the announcement featuring a view of Kigali, Rwanda's skyline, indicating a significant investment initiative.

Airtel Africa Plc is planning a $2 billion initial public offering (IPO) in London for its mobile money unit. The announcement highlights the company's expansion strategy and financial ambitions.