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A citizen undergoes biometrics capture during National ID registration. Rwanda is transitioning from physical ID cards to a new digital identification system, which will address long-standing gaps in current system. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

A smarter, safer ID system is crucial for a digital future

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Technology

Inside Rwanda’s​​ switch to a biometric digital ID

Monday, November 24, 2025
Rwanda's Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira, attended the 76th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee on Monday, October 6, in Geneva. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda warns of funding gaps in refugee support

Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Officials and the participants gathered for a group photo during the launch of a three-year Dukore Twigire project in September. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi 
Featured

Dukore Twigire: World Vision, EU project to boost self-reliance for refugees, host communities in Rwanda

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Yordanos Afewerki commends the treatment of all migrants and asylum seekers living in Gashora Camp. Photos: Courtesy
Rwanda

What if hope had no home in Rwanda? The resurgence of migrants and asylum seekers rescued from Libya

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
More than 3,300 people have registered for the upcoming digital identity card, known as the Single Digital ID (SDID) since August 7. File
Technology

Over 3,300 registered for upcoming digital ID

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Congolese refugees during a peaceful march on March 8, 2024. Photo by Willy Mucyo

August 22, 1997: A reminder of the forgotten Congolese Tutsi refugees

Friday, August 22, 2025
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Education

Top scholarships, fellowships Rwandans can apply for in 2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025
The Director General of the National Identification Agency (NIDA), Josephine Mukesha, speaks during the launch of registration for Rwanda’s first digital ID at Expo Grounds Gikondo. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Technology

Rwanda launches digital ID registration

Friday, August 08, 2025
A group of men detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol after crossing the border wall in the Tucson Sector of the U.S.-Mexico border are processed at a makeshift intake center on Aug. 29, 2023. Photo by Matt York / AP file
Politics

Rwanda, United States agree on migrant resettlement deal — reports

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Officials launch the new FinScope 2024 Refugees Financial Inclusion Thematic Report on Friday, June 20. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

New report: 99 percent refugees in Rwanda are financially included 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation olivier Nduhungirehe during an interview on October 30, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
International

Nduhungirehe confirms Rwanda, US in talks for possible migration deal

Monday, May 05, 2025