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Some of over 200 students from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST) in Khartoum, Sudan, who relocated to Kigali, to continue their studies at University of Rwanda. Mugwiza

With 10,000 foreign students, Rwanda seeks to become hub for university education

Rwanda is expecting more foreign students as it is gearing up for becoming a hub for university education in Africa by 2035. The Higher Education Council (HEC) has reported that the number of

Thursday, November 28, 2024

(Left) University of Rwanda garduates, (Right) University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) graduates

UGHE, University of Rwanda ranked in 10 top varsities in Sub-Saharan Africa

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) and the University of Rwanda (UR) are among the top 10 universities in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education rankings. ALSO

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

A teacher during a class of adults during a reading session. Rwanda aims to train 710,852 illiterate adults, equipping them with basic reading, counting and writing skills by 2029. File

New literacy campaign targets 700,000 by 2029

Rwanda aims to train 710,852 illiterate adults, equipping them with basic reading, counting and writing skills by 2029. Statistics from the Ministry of Education show that the country has an

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Officials pose for a group photo with best performers of 2023-2024 national examinations. Courtesy

Engaging S.6 graduates: Turning the year-long vacation’s idle time into opportunity

When the 2023/24 senior six national exam results were released, on November 15, excitement filled the air as thousands of students celebrated their hard-earned success. But beneath the jubilation

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Chriss Tuyishime

Rwandan secures prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

A primary school teacher delivers a lesson at a Catholic primary school in the Gatsata sector, Gasabo District, in Kigali. Photos by Craish Bahizi

English tests: why teachers face possible dismissal

A teacher helps a student during a reading course at GS Kimisange in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Can private investors fill the education funding void?

Students at Nyamata TVET School in Bugesera District put their skills into practice. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

More Rwandans embracing technical, vocational education

Joseph Nsengimana, the Minister of Education, announced the results of the 2023/2024 A-Level national examinations in Kigali on November 15. Photo by RBA

Five key highlights from the 2023/24 S6 national exam results

The top 18 performers from upcountry schools pose for a group photo with officials from the Ministry of Education during the release of Advanced Level (A-Level) examination results on November 15. Pho

A-Level exams: Upcountry schools shine, Kigali underachieves for second consecutive year

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I&M Bank Rwanda conducts fire drill to enhance emergency preparedness

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ILPD graduates first-ever cohort of postgraduate programme in Child Justice

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Should Rwanda imitate Australia’s social media ban for children under 16?

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D-Day: Rayon welcomes APR in high-stakes derby

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President Kagame attends 22nd edition of Doha Forum

Joseph Nsengimana, Rwanda’s Minister of Education, speaks at the Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX) 2024 in Kigali on November 13. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Africa must prioritise improving quality of education – Minister Joseph Nsengimana

Thursday, November 14, 2024

First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks at the opening of the second Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX 2024) in Kigali on November 12. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Let quality education cement the path to Africa’s development – First Lady

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Pupils inside a computer lab at Busanza primary school. More than 500 education leaders, including 30 African ministers and representatives from 39 countries, are set to meet in Kigali from November 11-13 for the second Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX 2024). Photo by Craish Bahizi

African ministers, education experts to meet in Kigali to address learning crisis

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Rose Mukankomeje, the Director General of the Higher Education Council,

Rwanda enhances international students' experience with new guidelines

Saturday, November 09, 2024

Kepler University alumni pose for a Photo during the 20th anniversary.All Photos by Craish Bahizi

Kepler’s 20-year impact on education, community

Monday, November 04, 2024

Richard Hategekimana, author, and President of Rwanda Writers Federation during the book launch on Friday, November 1.

Private sector advocates for practical education

Saturday, November 02, 2024

Participants of the 14th Annual Holiday Camp for senior six graduates from its Edified Generation Scholarship Programme. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: Over 200 high school graduates participate in Imbuto Foundation camp

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Students during an electrical installation exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Inside $200m package for skills development, youth empowerment

Thursday, October 24, 2024

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