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(L-R) Andrea Bagnoli, WFP’s Representative and Country Director in Rwanda, Japan's Ambassador to Rwanda, Kazuya Nakajo; Ngoga Aristarque, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management during the hand over ceremony in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Japan provides Rwf 1bn to WFP for refugee food aid

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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
Bwiza Riverside Homes project was among the facilities designated to accommodate migrants from the UK under the Rwanda–UK immigration deal. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
International

Rwanda explains arbitration case against UK over cancelled migration partnership

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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