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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
Rayon Sports officials meet with players at Nzove stadium. Members of the parliament have tasked Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) to step in and help resolve ongoing disputes within Rayon Sports FC administration.
Football

MPs call for Governance Board intervention as Rayon internal chaos linger

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Thousands of tonnes of grains at Nyanza Strategic Grain Reserve in Nyanza District in South Province.
Agriculture

Farmers back new nationwide grain storage expansion

Thursday, November 20, 2025
The meeting will be under the theme “30 Years after the Beijing Conference: The Contribution of Women in the Francophone World.” Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
International

Francophonie leaders meet in Kigali to advance women’s leadership

Monday, November 17, 2025
MPs who are members of the Network of Rwandan Parliamentarians on Population and Development (RPRPD) and the Rwanda Women Parliamentary Forum (FFRP) during the outreach.
Featured

MPs urge youth to shape their future amid teen pregnancy crackdown

Friday, November 14, 2025
A view of Bugarama rice plantation in Rusizi. Rwanda is set to unveil three new rice varieties, which could potentially rival highly sought-after long-grain imports. File
Agriculture

New rice varieties could rival long-grain imports: officials

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Some new houses that were given to the Genocide survivors in Ruhango District in 2021. The government has unveiled plans to construct 296 new houses for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. file
Housing

Nearly 300 new homes to be built for Genocide survivors

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Some housing units at Riverside estate in Kigali. Rwanda's affordable housing policy determines that an affordable house should not exceed Rwf40–50 million, with payment spread over 15 to 20 years, on a mortgage.
Housing

A three-pronged plan to scale up affordable housing

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Six districts on the spot over misusing funds meant for Genocide survivors’ homes

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Members of Parliament during an outreach visit in Gasabo District, where they toured various mining sites. Courtesy
Law

Lawmakers caution against illegal mining

Monday, November 10, 2025
President Paul Kagame greets RPF-Inkotanyi members during a campaign rally in Bugesera District on July 6, 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Consensual democracy: Understanding Rwanda’s homegrown political model

Monday, November 10, 2025