China introduces classroom “Siesta Chairs” so students can nap properly
China has officially announced that beginning February 2026, all primary and secondary schools must provide students with special convertible “siesta chairs” designed to support healthy midday naps, a long-standing cultural tradition across the country. The new national standard for classroom desk-chair sets was issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation and aims to prevent […]
Kagame urges global leaders to build strong nations from within
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, President Paul Kagame attended the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he emphasized national accountability and self-reliance as foundations for global success, drawing on Rwanda’s post-Genocide transformation. He also participated in panel discussions and met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss bilateral cooperation. […]
Trump and Japan’s first female PM mark ‘New Golden Age’ with rare earth deal
President Donald Trump wrapped up the Japan leg of his Asia tour with a grand ceremony, praise, and new trade promises. He met Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi — the country’s first female leader — and the two pledged a ‘new golden age’ in US–Japan relations. During their meeting at Tokyo’s ornate Akasaka […]
Trump Delights U.S. Troops in Japan with Surprise “YMCA” Dance
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday as part of his Asian tour, where he met Japanese leaders and American troops stationed at Yokosuka Naval Base. After delivering a strong speech aboard the USS George Washington aircraft carrier, Trump surprised the crowd by breaking into his signature “YMCA” dance, prompting cheers and applause […]
Rwanda set to welcome Five-Star Mövenpick Hotel Kigali
Rwanda is about to gain a new five-star hotel in Kigali, as Mövenpick Hotel Kigali prepares to open on the site of the former Hotel Umubano. Over the years, the property has operated under different names, including Hotel Novotel, Hotel Meridien, and Hotel Umubano, before being acquired and expanded. In 2017, it was purchased by […]
What keeps her awake at night, the sale of BPR, and the use of AI: Mutesi Patience tells it all
The CEO of BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, Mutesi Patience, has revealed that among the things that could keep her awake at night are potential cyberattacks targeting the bank. She made these remarks in an interview on The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya, where she discussed several issues, including the acquisition of Rwandan banks such as […]
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 […]
Young man drowns in Nyabarongo river
Muhanga — A 19-year-old man, Emmanuel Kwizera, tragically drowned in the Nyabarongo River while attempting to cross it with a cow he was taking to the market. Kwizera, the son of Uwizeyimana Melchior and Mukamurenzi Donathile, lived in Muzamuzi Village, Gashorera Cell, Nyabinoni Sector. François Nsabimana, Executive Secretary of Kibangu Sector, explained that Kwizera had […]
