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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
François Bazaramba, who was convicted of Genocide crimes, has died while serving a life sentence in Finland.
Rwanda

Genocide convict Bazaramba dies in Finnish prison

Sunday, January 18, 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
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses supporters in the Zocalo, Mexico City's main square, in October 2024 [Fernando Llano/AP]
International

Peru bans Mexico’s President Sheinbaum as diplomatic dispute grows

Friday, November 07, 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
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja and delegates follow a presentation at the National Stakeholders’ Validation Workshop, held on Tuesday, September 30. courtesy
Rwanda

How is Rwanda faring in achieving over 100 UPR recommendations

Wednesday, October 01, 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
Agathe Kanziga Habyarimana, the wife of former President Juvenal Habyarimana. Internet

Inquiry into Agathe Habyarimana clearly necessary, says French historian

Sunday, August 24, 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