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Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug, on January 3. COURTESY
Health
Two-month HIV prevention injection set for nationwide rollout
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Engineer Baziramwabo demonstrates a robotics system at Rwanda Coding Academy during the visit of Heike Uta Dettmann, German Ambassador to Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured
How one engineer’s experience in Japan is helping advance tech education in Rwanda
Monday, March 30, 2026
Supportive relationships can make difficult moments feel manageable, while tense or distant ones can deepen stress and emotional strain. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health
Connected or drained? How relationships affect your mental health
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Health
Mental health: Recognising signs before stress builds
Saturday, March 28, 2026
A resident undergoes e-ndangamuntu registration process in Remera. The government will phase out current national identity cards by June 2027. Kellya Keza
Technology
Govt sets 2027 deadline for full shift to digital ID
Friday, March 27, 2026
Daniel Adesiyan was awarded a trophy shaped like the map of Africa.
Education
Student from Rwanda wins African Spelling Bee, eyes engineering career
Thursday, March 26, 2026
A child undergoes e-Indangamuntu registration process in Remera. Kellya Keza
People
Digital ID: How children's info will be updated until age 16
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Residents undergo a e-Indangamuntu registration process at at a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
Technology
Nine days left for digital ID registration in Kigali
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Residents attend the event as Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 at Gasabo District. Courtesy
Health
World TB day: Death rate drops by over 95% in Rwanda
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Health
Tuberculosis: 5–7% of patients die due to late detection
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Health
Tooth decay affects one in three children
Saturday, March 21, 2026
A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.
Health
Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%
Saturday, March 21, 2026
People with disabilities and the elderly are receiving support to register for the new digital national ID, from their home. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health
People with disabilities can register for digital IDs at home
Friday, March 20, 2026
King Faisal Hospital has performed Rwanda’s first minimally invasive operation to replace a damaged valve in the heart, a procedure that helps restore normal blood flow. Courtesy
Health
King Faisal performs first minimally invasive heart surgery
Friday, March 20, 2026
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Religion
Muslims reflect on Ramadan, share plans for Eid al-Fitr
Friday, March 20, 2026
Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, May 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Religion
Eid al-Fitr: How muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan
Friday, March 20, 2026
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy
Mufti Sindayigaya raises Middle East concerns ahead of Eid celebrations
Thursday, March 19, 2026
A resident in Remera undergoes e-Indangamuntu registration process at a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza
Technology
What to know about digital ID for foreign nationals
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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