The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC Group) has announced that customers can now apply for key water services through the IremboGov platform. According to the announcement, the new system takes effect on January 26, 2026. Services now available online Customers can now submit applications for new water connections, supplementary meter requests, and water reconnection services…
Rwanda plans to open a specialised higher learning institution focused on sign language and inclusive education. The move aims to improve access to skills and information for deaf and deaf-blind people. The institution, the Africa Deaf Christian College, is expected to open by September in Bugesera District. It will begin with 12 classrooms and a…
The European Union has opened a new investigation into X over how it uses artificial intelligence on its platform. On January 26, 2026, the European Commission announced a formal probe into X’s AI tool, Grok, under the Digital Services Act (DSA). At the same time, regulators expanded an earlier investigation launched in December 2023. That…
A woman in Wales who was later diagnosed with cervical cancer says repeated delays in her diagnosis caused lasting physical and emotional harm. Jessica Mason, 44, says doctors dismissed her symptoms for years before she finally received urgent cancer treatment. As a result, she says she has lost trust in the healthcare system. Years of…
Eating enough fibre does more than support digestion. Research now shows it can also protect brain health, slow cognitive decline, and improve overall wellbeing. Fibre-rich foods include wholegrains, fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts, and seeds. However, most people still do not eat enough of this essential nutrient. Scientists say increasing fibre intake is one of the…
Kenya and Rwanda have taken a new step to strengthen regional trade by formalising the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) liaison office in Kigali. For more than 12 years, the Kenya Ports Authority has served Rwanda through the Port of Mombasa, which remains the main gateway for Rwanda’s international trade. To bring port services closer to…
A newly completed road in northern Rwanda is improving lives, boosting trade, and opening new economic opportunities for local communities. For years, residents of Burera District struggled with poor roads that made travel slow and expensive. However, the Base–Butaro–Kidaho (BBK) road has changed that reality. The 63-kilometre road now links remote areas to major towns,…
The University of Rwanda has welcomed 422 new Mastercard Foundation Scholars. At the same time, the university celebrated the graduation of 38 students from the programme’s first cohort. The milestone marks significant progress in a 10-year partnership focused on expanding access to higher education and developing future African leaders. The combined reception and graduation ceremony…
The Minneapolis ICE shootings have pushed former President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown into the center of a fierce election-year political battle. The debate intensified after two U.S. citizens were killed during confrontations involving federal immigration agents. As a result, national scrutiny of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sharply increased. The incidents have divided…
Rafah crossing reopening plans have been confirmed by Israel, which says the border point between Gaza and Egypt will open to pedestrian traffic only after a military operation to recover the last Israeli hostage body concludes. According to a statement released late Sunday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, the crossing will remain closed until…
