Rwanda moves to protect cultural heritage through new digital preservation platform
Rwanda is taking a major step in preserving its cultural identity by adopting a digital approach to safeguard historical documents, audio recordings, and visual archives. The National Institute of Cultural Heritage (Inteko y’Umuco) has announced that a new platform connecting government institutions is currently being tested. This system will allow heritage materials to be stored […]
20,000 migrants entered the United Kingdom illegally in 2025
The Government of the United Kingdom has announced that since January 2025, more than 20,000 migrants from Europe have entered the country illegally using small boats crossing the area known as the English Channel. This figure is higher than in any previous year. Statistics show that on Monday alone, 879 migrants entered the UK, bringing […]
Prince Andrew to be stripped of military honors
The King of the United Kingdom, Charles III, has ordered that Andrew, the former prince, be stripped of his military honors in the British armed forces. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his royal title and all accompanying privileges on October 30, 2025, though he retains his title as Deputy Commander of the Royal Navy. […]
Kagame shows commitment to regional peace, says Trump advisor
Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump on African Affairs, says the United States remains confident in President Paul Kagame’s commitment to advancing peace and development in the Great Lakes Region. Boulos shared the remarks on November 2 following a meeting he held with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, […]
Sudanese living in Rwanda condemn the ongoing Killings of their compatriots in El Fasher
The Ambassador of Sudan to Rwanda, Khalid Musa Dafalla, joined Sudanese nationals living in Rwanda in condemning the ongoing killings of their compatriots in the city of El Fasher, committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is fighting against the Government of Sudan. Since the war began in 2023, more than 150,000 people have […]
Over Rwf 190.7 million worth of school property embezzled in three years
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has revealed that more than Rwf 190 million worth of school property, including food supplied to students, has been embezzled over the past three years. Those implicated include school administrators and teachers. This information was shared by the RIB spokesperson, Dr. Murangira B. Thierry, while presenting the latest findings on […]
Rwanda explores partnerships with Chinese genomics research institutions
Rwanda is strengthening global partnerships to advance genomic research, build skilled workforces, and accelerate precision medicine, according to health officials. This was emphasized during a week-long visit by Dr. Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Director General of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), to leading biomedical and genomics institutions in China’s cities of Shenzhen and Hangzhou. The visit […]
UK sends aid to Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa death toll rises
The first shipment of British aid has arrived in Jamaica to support recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The UK has also announced plans for its first chartered flight to evacuate British nationals from the affected areas. The hurricane has caused significant loss of life and destruction across the Caribbean. In Jamaica, the death toll has […]
Howo truck loses brakes, strikes pedestrians at Kicukiro Centre
A heavy-duty HOWO truck traveling from Nyanza toward the Sonatubes junction lost its brakes this morning and hit a group of pedestrians near the town centre. Eyewitnesses said the truck went onto the pavement and struck several people. Emergency services responded immediately. The exact number of casualties is not yet confirmed, but several victims are […]
Local leaders conclude four-day retreat focused on citizen-centered governance
District, provincial, and City of Kigali leaders have concluded a four-day retreat in Gako, Bugesera District, aimed at enhancing citizen-centered governance and promoting local development. The retreat, organized by the Ministry of Local Government, provided an opportunity for leaders to reflect on their responsibilities and evaluate progress made in delivering services that directly impact citizens’ […]
