Planting of season B crops (sorghum, maize and beans) is ongoing under average rainfall conditions. Nyagatare, which accounts for 15.4% of national cereal production, received 16% above the long-term average rainfall. Biomass is below average (-16%) in Musanze and slightly below average in Gisagara, Kamonyi, Kirehe, Rubavu and Rusizi. According to
UNHCR, 707 Rwandan returnees were registered in February 2026, all coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rubavu was the primary district of return, receiving 39% of the total, followed by Nyabihu at 25%.