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The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration has announced that the registration for electronic identity cards for foreigners, refugees, migrants and other non-Rwandan nationals is ongoing in Kigali.
Technology
Where can refugees, foreigners register for digital ID?
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Education
UGHE’s Professor Abebe Bekele on training Africa’s next health leaders
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Elon Musk reveals plan to build city on the Moon.
Technology
Elon Musk reveals plan to build city on the Moon
Monday, February 09, 2026
Kakamega Homeboyz Player Silas Abungana is dead. Internet
Football
Kenya: Footballer allegedly killed by brother
Friday, February 06, 2026
Scovia Mutesi. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda
Journalist Scovia Mutesi on ethics, support for media
Friday, February 06, 2026
Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) chief executive Doris Picard Uwicyeza speaks during Umushyikirano on February 6. Courtesy
Politics
RGB boss concerned over ‘declining citizen participation’
Friday, February 06, 2026
Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge, and Estelle Kayitesi, Head of Policy and Partnerships, receive the award after Rwanda was recognized for IREMBO services with the Best Government Service in the World award at the GovTech Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE, on Wednesday, February 4. Courtesy
Technology
Rwanda's Irembo scoops global GovTech award
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Rwanda will host the 2027 International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Congress.
Rwanda
What to know as Rwanda set to host ICCA Congress
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
AFCM23 has claimed that its forces destroyed a military drone command centre operated by the Congolese government at Kisangani airport, describing the strike.
Africa
AFC/M23 says its forces ‘destroyed’ Kinshasa’s drone command center
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
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International
Rwanda sends humanitarian aid to Mozambique after severe floods
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Valens Rwamukwaya.
People
Longtime TV cameraman Rwamukwaya dies at 69
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Africa
AFC/M23, DR Congo sign ceasefire monitoring mandate in Doha
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
AFCM23’s deputy coordinator Bertand Bisiimwa during a press conference in Goma in January 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
Bisiimwa condemns Kinshasa’s blockade on Minembwe amid Doha talks
Monday, February 02, 2026
Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire speaks during a past SportsBiz Africa Forum in Kigali. File
Other Sports
Kigali to host SportsBiz Africa Forum 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Japan’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Kazuya Nakajo, and representatives of AVEH Umurerwa, Eugene Ndayambaje, the organisation's co-founder, during the signing ceremony on January 26. Courtesy
International
Japan funds construction of dormitory for children with disabilities
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
WASAC Group has introduced a new system allowing customers to apply for water services through the IremboGov platform. Courtesy
Rwanda
WASAC moves water connection services online
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
President Kagame meets with Prof. Dong-Sup Yoon, President of Yonsei University, Dr. Won-Yong Lee, Executive Vice President for Research Affairs, and their delegation at Village Urugwiro on January 27.
Education
Kagame, Yonsei University leadership discuss partnership in education
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The graduation ceremony took place at Butaro in Burera District on Sunday, January 25. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
UGHE graduates first cohort of doctors, marks 10 years of health equity training
Monday, January 26, 2026

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