La stratégie de la France pour l'espace comprend une forte dimension internationale et multilatérale. Ce matin, la rencontre avec @Rwandaspace a permis de valoriser notre coopération et d'échanger sur le prochain sommet spatial international de Paris
@francediplo@GifasOfficiel
The official FIFA World Cup ball went to space!
We're working to inspire the next generation by showing how space exploration inspires innovation in sports science — and everyday life. Learn more: https://t.co/CWbI8MFDtp
Yesterday, in collaboration with @RwandaICT and @TRLspace, we celebrated and awarded the winners of the Space Innovation Challenge 2026.
Congratulations to our top 5 teams:
🥇 SESA - Rwanda Coding Academy
🥈 Cos X - Hope Haven Christian School
🥉 ASSYN - Ecoles Des Sciences Byimana
🏅 Inganzo IOT - College Saint André
🏅 Orion Victor - Groupe Scolaire APACOPE
We thank all participating schools, teachers, mentors, & parents who came to support these young innovators.
RSA remains committed to expanding space technology competitions and empowering the next generation to use space technology and data to solve real-world challenges.
All Earth and Space Sciences unite for this evening’s Venus–Jupiter conjunction.
The two planets will appear exceptionally close together in the sky after sunset, offering a rare and beautiful viewing opportunity for observers across the World.
Watch our explainer below and remember to take photos.
🇯🇵🇷🇼 As her departure approaches, Ms. Shiotsuka Minako, Chief Representative of the JICA Rwanda Office, paid a courtesy call to Mr. Gaspard Twagirayezu, CEO of @RwandaSpace .
The meeting reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Japan and Rwanda, grounded in a shared vision of harnessing space and digital technologies for socio-economic development.🛰️
#Rwanda #Japan #JICA #SpaceForDevelopment #Space
“This has been a day of great meaning and promise. Rwanda appreciates the steps you have taken. We have chosen to look forward, and write a new chapter together, and that choice is already bearing fruit. The ambition is there on both sides. But what matters most is the renewal of trust. Today, France is an important partner for Rwanda, in investment, technology, climate, and many other common priorities. Rwanda looks forward to working with France to deepen our collaboration, and expand the possibilities between our two countries.” President Kagame
Last night in Paris, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame attended a dinner at Palais de l'Élysée, hosted by President @EmmanuelMacron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, following the inauguration of the memorial commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.
Today at Green Hills Academy, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined Grandparents Day, where they enjoyed traditional Rwandan performances by the school’s Nursery Three learners.
The day offered grandparents a memorable opportunity to celebrate Rwandan culture alongside their grandchildren.
ASECNA-Rwanda : signature d’accords stratégiques
🛰️ Programme #ANGA (#SBAS africain) de l’#ASECNA : Le #Rwanda hébergera le Centre de Contrôle de Mission (MCC)
#ASECNA#Rwanda#ANGA
CALL FOR INTEREST — GLOC 2026 Space Innovation Challenge
The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), MINICT & TRL Space Rwanda invite secondary schools across Rwanda to apply for the GLOC 2026 Space Innovation Challenge
Students will develop space-based solutions to climate & sustainability challenges, with winning teams getting the opportunity to design small-scale satellites.
Who can apply:
• Secondary schools in Rwanda
• S4, S5 & S6 students
• 1–2 teams per school
• 1 teacher/mentor per team
Mixed gender participation is strongly encouraged.
📍 Final live demo: Kigali Convention Center — June 4, 2026
Deadline: May 11, 2026 — 5PM CAT
Application Form: https://t.co/DZDbd4WU4T
@RwandaSpace
Happy International Labour Day to the scientists, engineers, innovators, and changemakers whose work is advancing space innovation, driving climate solutions, and shaping a smarter, greener future for our planet.
#GLOC2026
We are honored to announce the participation of Hon. @yves_Iradukunda , Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation Rwanda, as a distinguished speaker at GLOC 2026.
A key voice in Rwanda’s digital and innovation ecosystem, his perspective will bring powerful local and global relevance to the conversation.
We invite you to be part of these important discussions. Register now to secure your participation. Link in bio
Today on 22 April, Earth Day, we celebrate a legacy that began with a new way of seeing our planet.
The IAF proudly carries this spirit forward. At GLOC 2026 to be held on 2-4 June 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, this celebration of becomes ACTION.
#EarthDay#ClimateChange#GLOC2026
PRESS RELEASE
The IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (#GLOC2026) will take place in Kigali from 2–4 June 2026.
Bringing together global leaders in space, science, and climate, the conference will drive collaboration and data-driven solutions for climate resilience.
Read the full press release.
We are pleased to welcome Hon. Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation of Rwanda, as a speaker at #GLOC2026.
Her leadership continues to position Rwanda at the forefront of innovation and its growing role in space and climate.
Join the conversation. Register today: Link in our Bio.
“What sustains Rwanda today is the unity of Rwandans, and the conviction that like all people, we have the right to live in safety and dignity, and at peace with all our neighbours.
What we ask, is for partners to join with us to fight extremism, rather than punishing Rwanda for defending itself. We owe future generations of Rwandans more than survival. They deserve to inherit a secure, united, and bold country, and an integrated and confident Africa.” President Kagame | #Kwibuka32
On the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, we stand in solidarity with #Rwanda.
We honor the victims, stand with survivors, and reaffirm our shared commitment to remembrance and unity.
#RememberUniteRenew
Liftoff.
The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.
Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.
Tidiane Ouattara, President of the African Space Council @AfSA_AU, mentioned one of their main missions as a continental space agency of the African Union.
“It is to make sure all African decision makers consider space a key pillar for socioeconomic development” #IAFSM2026
The #IAFGNF session highlighted how African nations are strengthening national capabilities and enhancing regional coordination, positioning the continent as one of the most dynamic and promising frontiers in the global space ecosystem.
Henriette Cyuzuzo, International Cooperation Analyst at @RwandaSpace, “The legacy of GLOC 2026 should be strengthened global partnerships and actionable commitments. Rwanda hopes the event will catalyze long-term collaborations and inspire investment in emerging space nations”
Julie Payette, Astronaut and President @ASE_Astronauts “We live on this planet, this is our only one… Global issues that we face whether it is climate change or conflicts, can only be solved together and we need to not dwell on what separate us but to find a common ground”