Smart national ID project to cost over 100 billion Rwandan Francs
The Ministry of ICT and Innovation has announced that the Smart National ID Project will cost around $70 million (over 101 billion Rwandan francs) once completed. The project began in 2023.Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, stated that the World Bank, as the primary partner, contributed more than $48 million (about 69 billion Frw) […]
The last living child of King Musinga passes away
The last surviving daughter of King Yuhi Musinga, Speciose Mukabayojo, has passed away at the age of 93. Albert Rudatsimburwa, a member of her extended family, confirmed the news to IGIHE, saying that she died in Nairobi, Kenya. “She passed away in Nairobi yesterday evening — that’s when I found out. We used to talk […]
Trump’s new Russian oil sanctions shake global markets as India and China reconsider their ties with Moscow
President Donald Trump’s latest sanctions on Russia’s top oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, have sent shockwaves through global markets. These sanctions are designed to weaken Moscow’s ability to finance its ongoing war in Ukraine, but their effects are already being felt far beyond Russia’s borders. In both India and China, Russia’s biggest oil customers’ major […]
Violence against Christians in Nigeria draws global concern
In recent years, Nigeria has been facing one of the most serious security and humanitarian crises in Africa. Across several regions of the country, Christian communities have been repeatedly targeted in violent attacks, leading to deaths, displacement, and destruction of property. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, report that thousands of […]
United States and Cambodia sign strategic partnership deal
The United States and Cambodia recently signed a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening economic and technological cooperation between the two countries. The deal focuses on areas including trade, infrastructure development, and investment in technology and education. According to officials, the agreement is designed to enhance Cambodia’s economic growth while providing American businesses with opportunities to […]
President Kagame engages Telecom leaders ahead of MWC25
President Paul Kagame recently held a high-level meeting with executives from leading telecommunications and technology companies to discuss Rwanda’s participation in the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) in Barcelona, one of the largest global events in mobile and digital technology During the meeting, discussions focused on Rwanda’s ongoing efforts in digital transformation, including the […]
Rwanda marks 79 Years since king Rudahigwa’s historic dedication to Christ
Seventy-nine years after King Mutara III Rudahigwa dedicated Rwanda to Christ the King, the event is remembered as a pivotal moment of faith and a flashpoint in the nation’s complex history. This week, Rwanda marked the 79th anniversary of one of its most profound spiritual and political events: the dedication of the entire nation to […]
The fall of “Tokyo”: Notorious FDLR fighter captured in Eastern DR Congo
The reign of terror led by one of the most feared FDLR fighters has come to an end. In a dramatic turn in eastern DR Congo, Yoweri, better known by his alias “Tokyo,” has been captured by AFC/M23 forces, dealing a serious blow to the embattled militia group. Sources in North Kivu report that Tokyo […]
Mount Kigali University students learn life-saving fire safety skills
Students at Mount Kigali University are gaining more than academic knowledge; they are learning essential life-saving skills in fire safety and first aid. These practical lessons equip students with the tools to respond effectively to emergencies, a training often missing from traditional school curricula. In partnership with the Rwanda National Police, the university organized sessions […]
Russia’s Burevestnik Missile: “flying Chernobyl” or strategic masterstroke?
The West is sounding alarms over Russia’s nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, nicknamed a “flying Chernobyl” by critics. The New York Times described it as “a sci-fi weapon that could upend global security.” Rumored to have a virtually unlimited range, the missile has reignited fears, highlighting Moscow’s ability to keep the world on edge with cutting-edge technology. […]
